Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Audit Portfolio
Audit Competencies
Interests & Hobbies
References
Timeline
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Simran Kumar

Simran Kumar

Auckland

Summary

Experienced senior auditor with expertise in assessing financial statement captions across diverse industries. Demonstrates effective gauging and analysis of potential risks for clients. Detail-oriented professional with keen eye for accuracy and precision. Committed to delivering comprehensive and reliable assessments to support informed decision-making.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Auditor

KPMG NZ
11.2023 - Current
  • Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Evaluated the accuracy of financial reporting systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
  • Implemented best practices in auditing procedures through continuous learning and professional development activities.
  • Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Created a more collaborative work environment by fostering open communication channels between auditors, management, and other stakeholders.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and enabling open communication during the audit process.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.

Senior Auditor

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway, NZ
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Evaluated the accuracy of financial reporting systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
  • Implemented best practices in auditing procedures through continuous learning and professional development activities.
  • Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Created a more collaborative work environment by fostering open communication channels between auditors, management, and other stakeholders.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and enabling open communication during the audit process.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.

Senior Auditor

KPMG Fiji
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Evaluated the accuracy of financial reporting systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
  • Implemented best practices in auditing procedures through continuous learning and professional development activities.
  • Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Created a more collaborative work environment by fostering open communication channels between auditors, management, and other stakeholders.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and enabling open communication during the audit process.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.

Assistant Auditor

KPMG Fiji
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed strong working relationships with clients, fostering trust and cooperation throughout the audit process.
  • Implemented accounting training and education for new hires on county staff.
  • Provided administrative and management assistance to auditor and directed activities in office.
  • Drafted findings and recommendations into detailed reports.
  • Assisted in the development of comprehensive audit plans to effectively assess financial operations.
  • Developed audit scopes and audit programs.
  • Performed standardized tests to check processes and adequacy of internal control structure.
  • Supervised assigned accounting staff to evaluate performance and maintain standards.

Graduate Auditor

KPMG Fiji
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
  • Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process.
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
  • Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.

Peer Mentor-Economics

The University of The South Pacific
01.2019 - 12.2019

Assisting students through providing mentoring services for economics courses in their tertiary studies

Vacational Employee

KPMG
06.2019 - 08.2019

Assisting audit engagements through internship programme within the audit division

Education

CA ANZ Qualification -

CA ANZ
New Zealand

Foundation Studies - Accounting & Economics

The University of The South Pacific
Fiji Islands
2020

Bachelor of Arts - Foundation Studies

The University of The South Pacific
Fiji Islands
2016

High School Diploma -

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu Correspendence School, Ne
New Zealand
2015

High School Diploma -

Woodford International High School
Solomon Islands
2014

Skills

  • Excellent in written & verbal communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Organized
  • Punctual
  • Teamwork
  • Meeting strict deadlines
  • Team Leadership Qualities
  • Balance sheets
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Internal Controls
  • IFRS familiarity (IFRS 16, IFRS 15, IFRS 1 and others)
  • Process Mapping
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Project management experience
  • Audit Planning
  • Preparation of reconciliation

Additional Information

As an experienced senior auditor, I have demonstrated the following responsibilities during my five years of work experience:

  • Planning and executing audit audit engagements
  • Supervising and providing guidance to team members
  • Reviewing work of junior team members
  • Analyzing and reviewing of financial statements
  • Understanding of client business processes such as revenue, treasury, human resource, inventory, leases, related parties and various other sections in order to perform efficient and effective field work
  • Preparation of various reconciliations
  • Client relationships with the various industries exposed
  • Comprehensive communication with client on audit findings through management rep letter, management letter and through board reporting



Audit Portfolio

  • Telecommunication
  • Fueling
  • Utilities- Energy
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing & Retail
  • Technology
  • Educational
  • Not for profit
  • Film audits

Audit Competencies

  • Comprehensive understanding of IFRS (Tier 1 & 2 entities) & IAS
  • Leases and cashflow workings
  • External audit, project audit and film audit
  • Excelling understanding of auditing techniques/methods
  • General IT controls
  • Preparation of financial statement and reporting
  • Analytical expertise in financial statement analysis
  • Softwares (Xero, MYOB, SAP, Navision, Caseware and various other audit softwares

Interests & Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Travelling
  • Cooking & baking
  • Socialising

References

Mr Steve Nutley

Partner

KPMG Fiji

Email: snutley1@kpmg.co.nz


Emily Wee

Assistant Manager

Bakertilly Staples Rodway New Zealand

Email: emily.wee@bakertillysr.nz


Winson Koh 

Manager 

KPMG New Zealand

Email: winsonkoh@kpmg.co.nz 

Timeline

Senior Auditor

KPMG NZ
11.2023 - Current

Senior Auditor

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway, NZ
07.2022 - 11.2023

Senior Auditor

KPMG Fiji
01.2022 - 06.2022

Assistant Auditor

KPMG Fiji
01.2021 - 01.2022

Graduate Auditor

KPMG Fiji
01.2020 - 12.2020

Vacational Employee

KPMG
06.2019 - 08.2019

Peer Mentor-Economics

The University of The South Pacific
01.2019 - 12.2019

CA ANZ Qualification -

CA ANZ

Foundation Studies - Accounting & Economics

The University of The South Pacific

Bachelor of Arts - Foundation Studies

The University of The South Pacific

High School Diploma -

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu Correspendence School, Ne

High School Diploma -

Woodford International High School
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