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PADRINATHAN R S

Chartered Accountant

Bengaluru

5+ years of work experience

KPMG
Oct 20251 yr 2 mosPresent

Hybrid

Performed financial statement and complex tax work paper tie-outs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with underlying records. Verified compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining precision in documentation and analysis. •Conducted journal entry testing, assessing appropriateness, completeness, and risk for potential misstatements or fraudulent activity. •Executed Tests of Effectiveness (TOE) procedures, evaluating the efficiency and reliability of internal controls to ensure robust compliance and operational integrity. •Participated in kick-off calls with the engagement team to define the scope of audit, ensuring clarity in objectives and alignment with client expectations. •Assessed the Risk of Material Misstatement (RMM) in the fair valuation of CPD-eligible financial instruments, leveraging detailed evaluations and analyses. Conducted risk assessments of non-vendor priced securities, determining classification of fair value based on NAV or RDFV. For material investments, executed required procedures such as running N Securities routine, submitting files to EVS, and documenting involvement agreements, memos, and conclusions appropriately in KCW. •Performed substantive testwork on NAV as practical expedient, including confirmation procedures, tie-outs between confirmations and AFS, and backtesting processes. •Vouched unaudited financial information, conducted transaction testing, and recalculated entities' NAVs to ensure accuracy in valuations. •Handled investment rollforwards, ensuring proper tracking and validation of changes in portfolio positions. •Led training sessions to develop team expertise in conceptual audit topics, fostered collaboration through clear communication with onshore teams, and successfully adapted to tight deadlines, including high-pressure scenarios, without compromising quality
KPMG
Oct 20241 yrSep 2025

Hybrid

Performed financial statement and complex tax work paper tie-outs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with underlying records. Verified compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining precision in documentation and analysis. •Conducted journal entry testing, assessing appropriateness, completeness, and risk for potential misstatements or fraudulent activity. •Executed Tests of Effectiveness (TOE) procedures, evaluating the efficiency and reliability of internal controls to ensure robust compliance and operational integrity. •Participated in kick-off calls with the engagement team to define the scope of audit, ensuring clarity in objectives and alignment with client expectations. •Assessed the Risk of Material Misstatement (RMM) in the fair valuation of CPD-eligible financial instruments, leveraging detailed evaluations and analyses. Conducted risk assessments of non-vendor priced securities, determining classification of fair value based on NAV or RDFV. For material investments, executed required procedures such as running N Securities routine, submitting files to EVS, and documenting involvement agreements, memos, and conclusions appropriately in KCW. •Performed substantive testwork on NAV as practical expedient, including confirmation procedures, tie-outs between confirmations and AFS, and backtesting processes. •Vouched unaudited financial information, conducted transaction testing, and recalculated entities' NAVs to ensure accuracy in valuations. •Handled investment rollforwards, ensuring proper tracking and validation of changes in portfolio positions. •Led training sessions to develop team expertise in conceptual audit topics, fostered collaboration through clear communication with onshore teams, and successfully adapted to tight deadlines, including high-pressure scenarios, without compromising quality
KPMG
Oct 20231 yrSep 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dec 20171 yr 1 moDec 2018

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Contributed to audit planning and strategy discussions by revising plans to ensure alignment with client requirements and regulatory standards. Facilitated engagement team meetings, clearly defining responsibilities and managing the preparation of audit engagement letters to establish deliverables. Prepared comprehensive financial statements under IND AS, demonstrating expertise in financial reporting and compliance with industry standards. •Led and mentored a team during internal audits for a listed entity, ensuring effective execution and actionable outcomes that enhanced operational efficiency •Ensured timely statutory compliance and collaborated with stakeholders to deliver detailed reports for strategic decision-making by partners. •Participated in bank audit engagements, contributing to high-quality deliverables and meticulous assessments.
Dec 20171 yr 1 moDec 2018

Chartered Accountant, ICAI Websites, Portfolios, Profiles linkedin.com/in/padrinathan-r-s- 09b21395 • Rejith And Maju Chartered Accountants - Audit Assistant Kochi 12/2015 - 11/2017 Title: SENIOR ASSOCIATE English, Tamil, Malayalam Revised audit plans to ensure alignment with client requirements and regulatory standards, facilitated engagement team meetings, defined responsibilities, and managed preparation of audit engagement letters to clarify deliverables. Prepared comprehensive financial statements under IND AS, demonstrating expertise in financial reporting and compliance with industry standards. • Led and mentored a team during internal audits for a listed entity, ensuring effective execution and actionable outcomes that enhanced operational efficiency • Delivered detailed reports for strategic decision-making by partners, ensuring timely statutory compliance and collaborating with stakeholders. • Contributed to high-quality deliverables and meticulous assessments during bank audit engagements. • Conducted statutory audits ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with IND AS, refining audit strategies to mitigate risks and improve execution. • Performed PSU audits verifying fund allocation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing governance frameworks for public sector financial operations. • Evaluated internal controls to identify gaps, mitigate risks, and streamline processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reporting. • Managed direct tax department, optimizing tax planning, compliance, and accounting while overseeing scrutiny cases with income tax department. • Prepared project reports for startups, supporting loan applications with structured financial insights and profitability evaluations.
Dec 20152 yrsNov 2017

Ernakulam, Kerala, India

•Conducted statutory audits ensuring financial accuracy, compliance with IND AS, and risk mitigation, while refining audit strategies and improving execution efficiency. •Performed PSU audits to ensure proper fund allocation, regulatory compliance, and strengthen governance frameworks for public sector financial operations. •Evaluated internal controls to identify gaps, mitigate risks, and streamline processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reporting. •Managed the direct tax department, optimizing tax planning, compliance, and accounting, and efficiently handled scrutiny cases with the income tax department. •Prepared project reports for startups, supporting loan applications with structured financial insights and profitability evaluations.

PADRINATHAN’s AI Stack

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Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Master of Business Administration

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

20212021

CA Inter, Finance, General, Audit

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

20162016

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Chartered Accountant

About

Confident, Trustworthy, Prompt, Fast learner, determined professional with an ability to handle discrete work concurrently and building a healthy relationship with clients.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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gemini

Work experience

Assistant Manager at KPMG, Oct 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos, Hybrid, Performed financial statement and complex tax work paper tie-outs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with underlying records. Verified compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining precision in documentation and analysis. •Conducted journal entry testing, assessing appropriateness, completeness, and risk for potential misstatements or fraudulent activity. •Executed Tests of Effectiveness (TOE) procedures, evaluating the efficiency and reliability of internal controls to ensure robust compliance and operational integrity. •Participated in kick-off calls with the engagement team to define the scope of audit, ensuring clarity in objectives and alignment with client expectations. •Assessed the Risk of Material Misstatement (RMM) in the fair valuation of CPD-eligible financial instruments, leveraging detailed evaluations and analyses. Conducted risk assessments of non-vendor priced securities, determining classification of fair value based on NAV or RDFV. For material investments, executed required procedures such as running N Securities routine, submitting files to EVS, and documenting involvement agreements, memos, and conclusions appropriately in KCW. •Performed substantive testwork on NAV as practical expedient, including confirmation procedures, tie-outs between confirmations and AFS, and backtesting processes. •Vouched unaudited financial information, conducted transaction testing, and recalculated entities' NAVs to ensure accuracy in valuations. •Handled investment rollforwards, ensuring proper tracking and validation of changes in portfolio positions. •Led training sessions to develop team expertise in conceptual audit topics, fostered collaboration through clear communication with onshore teams, and successfully adapted to tight deadlines, including high-pressure scenarios, without compromising quality

Senior Associate 1 (ACH) at KPMG, Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr, Hybrid, Performed financial statement and complex tax work paper tie-outs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with underlying records. Verified compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining precision in documentation and analysis. •Conducted journal entry testing, assessing appropriateness, completeness, and risk for potential misstatements or fraudulent activity. •Executed Tests of Effectiveness (TOE) procedures, evaluating the efficiency and reliability of internal controls to ensure robust compliance and operational integrity. •Participated in kick-off calls with the engagement team to define the scope of audit, ensuring clarity in objectives and alignment with client expectations. •Assessed the Risk of Material Misstatement (RMM) in the fair valuation of CPD-eligible financial instruments, leveraging detailed evaluations and analyses. Conducted risk assessments of non-vendor priced securities, determining classification of fair value based on NAV or RDFV. For material investments, executed required procedures such as running N Securities routine, submitting files to EVS, and documenting involvement agreements, memos, and conclusions appropriately in KCW. •Performed substantive testwork on NAV as practical expedient, including confirmation procedures, tie-outs between confirmations and AFS, and backtesting processes. •Vouched unaudited financial information, conducted transaction testing, and recalculated entities' NAVs to ensure accuracy in valuations. •Handled investment rollforwards, ensuring proper tracking and validation of changes in portfolio positions. •Led training sessions to develop team expertise in conceptual audit topics, fostered collaboration through clear communication with onshore teams, and successfully adapted to tight deadlines, including high-pressure scenarios, without compromising quality

Senior Associate 1 at KPMG, Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Articled Assistant at SRSV & Associates, Dec 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Contributed to audit planning and strategy discussions by revising plans to ensure alignment with client requirements and regulatory standards. Facilitated engagement team meetings, clearly defining responsibilities and managing the preparation of audit engagement letters to establish deliverables. Prepared comprehensive financial statements under IND AS, demonstrating expertise in financial reporting and compliance with industry standards. •Led and mentored a team during internal audits for a listed entity, ensuring effective execution and actionable outcomes that enhanced operational efficiency •Ensured timely statutory compliance and collaborated with stakeholders to deliver detailed reports for strategic decision-making by partners. •Participated in bank audit engagements, contributing to high-quality deliverables and meticulous assessments.

Audit Assistant at SRSV & Associates, Dec 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo, Chartered Accountant, ICAI Websites, Portfolios, Profiles linkedin.com/in/padrinathan-r-s- 09b21395 • Rejith And Maju Chartered Accountants - Audit Assistant Kochi 12/2015 - 11/2017 Title: SENIOR ASSOCIATE English, Tamil, Malayalam Revised audit plans to ensure alignment with client requirements and regulatory standards, facilitated engagement team meetings, defined responsibilities, and managed preparation of audit engagement letters to clarify deliverables. Prepared comprehensive financial statements under IND AS, demonstrating expertise in financial reporting and compliance with industry standards. • Led and mentored a team during internal audits for a listed entity, ensuring effective execution and actionable outcomes that enhanced operational efficiency • Delivered detailed reports for strategic decision-making by partners, ensuring timely statutory compliance and collaborating with stakeholders. • Contributed to high-quality deliverables and meticulous assessments during bank audit engagements. • Conducted statutory audits ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with IND AS, refining audit strategies to mitigate risks and improve execution. • Performed PSU audits verifying fund allocation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing governance frameworks for public sector financial operations. • Evaluated internal controls to identify gaps, mitigate risks, and streamline processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reporting. • Managed direct tax department, optimizing tax planning, compliance, and accounting while overseeing scrutiny cases with income tax department. • Prepared project reports for startups, supporting loan applications with structured financial insights and profitability evaluations.

Articled Assistant at Rejith & maju Chartered Accountants, Dec 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, •Conducted statutory audits ensuring financial accuracy, compliance with IND AS, and risk mitigation, while refining audit strategies and improving execution efficiency. •Performed PSU audits to ensure proper fund allocation, regulatory compliance, and strengthen governance frameworks for public sector financial operations. •Evaluated internal controls to identify gaps, mitigate risks, and streamline processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reporting. •Managed the direct tax department, optimizing tax planning, compliance, and accounting, and efficiently handled scrutiny cases with the income tax department. •Prepared project reports for startups, supporting loan applications with structured financial insights and profitability evaluations.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

CA Inter, Finance, General, Audit, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India