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Khushbu Yadav

CFA Level II Candidate | CA | Finance Professional | Manager at HSBC | Ex–Grant Thornton

Mumbai

5+ years of work experience

HSBC
Jan 20251 yr 6 mosPresent

Gurugram, Haryana, India

- Managed end-to-end financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards - Analyzed financial statements and identified key variances, delivering actionable insights to enhance reporting quality and support business decision-making - Supported month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation - Interpreted financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and performance drivers across business segments - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes and improve operational efficiency - Performed detailed account reconciliations and resolved discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity and accuracy - Assisted in preparation of management reports and dashboards, enabling senior stakeholders to track financial performance - Ensured compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/IND AS), internal policies, and audit requirements - Led process improvement initiatives, reducing manual effort and improving turnaround time in reporting cycles - Handled and analyzed large datasets using Excel to improve reporting efficiency and data-driven insights
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
Apr 20247 mosOct 2024

On-site

Assisted in statutory audits and limited reviews for private and listed public companies in sectors like credit rating and construction materials, with turnovers between INR 155 crores and INR 2600 crores. Reviewed financial statements, ensured compliance IND AS. - Forecasted year-end financial statements accurately through extrapolation of interim data. Managed and analyzed expenses totaling 486 crores by conducting year-on-year and month-on-month analyses, recomputing figures, and performing variance analysis. - Directed the certification for fund utilization and expense capitalization in a waste-to-energy plant project worth 258 crores, ensuring proper financial management and reporting. - Facilitated the first-time adoption of IND AS for a private limited company’s accounts. - Led audit teams for a private limited company with a turnover of 155 crores, overseeing all audit stages from planning to conclusion. Reported findings directly to the Director. - Analyzed financial statements and forecasts, including going concern assumptions. Conducted variance analysis for revenue and costs during limited reviews to ensure accuracy. - Examined internal controls across revenue, treasury, and book closure areas. Conducted walkthroughs and performed extensive testing to ensure control effectiveness and reliability. - Implemented CARO 2020 guidelines to enhance audit transparency and compliance with updated regulatory requirements. Reviewed audit processes to improve reporting accuracy. - Assisted in the consolidation of financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with IND AS presentation and disclosure requirements. - Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted figures, analyzing these to improve financial accuracy and provide actionable insights. - Utilized IDEA Software for advanced audit sampling methods, including monetary unit and random sampling, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audits.
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
Apr 20213 yrsMar 2024

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Assisted in statutory audits and limited reviews for private and listed public companies across diverse sectors, including waste management and manufacturing industries, with turnovers from INR 62 crores to INR 910 crores. Reviewed financial statements, ensured compliance with Indian accounting standards (IND AS), and assessed regulatory adherence. - Independently audited trade payables totaling 124 crores by performing aging, ratio, and trend analyses to evaluate liquidity and credit risk. Conducted revenue audits through analyzing rates and number of trips. - Ensured strict compliance with statutory requirements related to TDS, TCS, and GST, maintaining audit integrity and upholding legal adherence. - Implemented Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order (CARO) 2020 guidelines to ensure audit transparency and compliance with updated regulatory requirements. Reviewed audit processes and applied guidelines to enhance reporting accuracy. - Applied extrapolation techniques to project financial results based on interim data, providing reliable year-end forecasts and supporting accurate financial planning. - Executed variance analysis to identify and investigate discrepancies between actual and budgeted figures. Analyzed variances to enhance financial accuracy and offer actionable insights. - Verified compliance with tax regulations, including TDS (Tax Deducted at Source), TCS (Tax Collected at Source), and GST (Goods and Services Tax). Ensured adherence to statutory requirements and maintained the integrity of audit processes. - Utilized IDEA Software for employing sophisticated audit sampling methods, including monetary unit and random sampling. Enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of audits through applying advanced sampling techniques.

Education

Chartered Accountant

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

20204 yrs2024

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

Smt Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College, Maharashtra

20193 yrs2022

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Headline

CFA Level II Candidate | CA | Finance Professional | Manager at HSBC | Ex–Grant Thornton

About

Chartered Accountant with professional experience at HSBC, working across financial reporting, analysis, and data interpretation within a global banking environment. Strong foundation in financial statement analysis, with hands-on exposure to interpreting financial data and supporting business decision-making. Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights in a structured and time-sensitive environment. Currently building expertise in core finance areas including valuation (DCF, comparable company analysis), financial modeling, and equity research. Actively seeking opportunities in Investment Banking, Valuation, and Equity Research, where I can leverage my analytical skills and financial acumen to contribute to high-impact financial decisions.

Location

Mumbai

Work experience

Manager at HSBC, Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, - Managed end-to-end financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards - Analyzed financial statements and identified key variances, delivering actionable insights to enhance reporting quality and support business decision-making - Supported month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation - Interpreted financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and performance drivers across business segments - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes and improve operational efficiency - Performed detailed account reconciliations and resolved discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity and accuracy - Assisted in preparation of management reports and dashboards, enabling senior stakeholders to track financial performance - Ensured compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/IND AS), internal policies, and audit requirements - Led process improvement initiatives, reducing manual effort and improving turnaround time in reporting cycles - Handled and analyzed large datasets using Excel to improve reporting efficiency and data-driven insights

Consultant at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, Apr 2024 - Oct 2024 · 7 mos, On-site, Assisted in statutory audits and limited reviews for private and listed public companies in sectors like credit rating and construction materials, with turnovers between INR 155 crores and INR 2600 crores. Reviewed financial statements, ensured compliance IND AS. - Forecasted year-end financial statements accurately through extrapolation of interim data. Managed and analyzed expenses totaling 486 crores by conducting year-on-year and month-on-month analyses, recomputing figures, and performing variance analysis. - Directed the certification for fund utilization and expense capitalization in a waste-to-energy plant project worth 258 crores, ensuring proper financial management and reporting. - Facilitated the first-time adoption of IND AS for a private limited company’s accounts. - Led audit teams for a private limited company with a turnover of 155 crores, overseeing all audit stages from planning to conclusion. Reported findings directly to the Director. - Analyzed financial statements and forecasts, including going concern assumptions. Conducted variance analysis for revenue and costs during limited reviews to ensure accuracy. - Examined internal controls across revenue, treasury, and book closure areas. Conducted walkthroughs and performed extensive testing to ensure control effectiveness and reliability. - Implemented CARO 2020 guidelines to enhance audit transparency and compliance with updated regulatory requirements. Reviewed audit processes to improve reporting accuracy. - Assisted in the consolidation of financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with IND AS presentation and disclosure requirements. - Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted figures, analyzing these to improve financial accuracy and provide actionable insights. - Utilized IDEA Software for advanced audit sampling methods, including monetary unit and random sampling, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audits.

Analyst at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, Apr 2021 - Mar 2024 · 3 yrs, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Assisted in statutory audits and limited reviews for private and listed public companies across diverse sectors, including waste management and manufacturing industries, with turnovers from INR 62 crores to INR 910 crores. Reviewed financial statements, ensured compliance with Indian accounting standards (IND AS), and assessed regulatory adherence. - Independently audited trade payables totaling 124 crores by performing aging, ratio, and trend analyses to evaluate liquidity and credit risk. Conducted revenue audits through analyzing rates and number of trips. - Ensured strict compliance with statutory requirements related to TDS, TCS, and GST, maintaining audit integrity and upholding legal adherence. - Implemented Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order (CARO) 2020 guidelines to ensure audit transparency and compliance with updated regulatory requirements. Reviewed audit processes and applied guidelines to enhance reporting accuracy. - Applied extrapolation techniques to project financial results based on interim data, providing reliable year-end forecasts and supporting accurate financial planning. - Executed variance analysis to identify and investigate discrepancies between actual and budgeted figures. Analyzed variances to enhance financial accuracy and offer actionable insights. - Verified compliance with tax regulations, including TDS (Tax Deducted at Source), TCS (Tax Collected at Source), and GST (Goods and Services Tax). Ensured adherence to statutory requirements and maintained the integrity of audit processes. - Utilized IDEA Software for employing sophisticated audit sampling methods, including monetary unit and random sampling. Enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of audits through applying advanced sampling techniques.

Education

Chartered Accountant, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General, Smt Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College, Maharashtra