Siddharth Asthana

Business Development Executive

Rochester, New York, United States6 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Over 9 years of experience in auditing and project management.
Proven track record in driving operational efficiency.
Skilled in risk assessment and business process transformation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled professional in auditing and risk management within the financial services industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementBusiness TransformationAuditingRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementComplianceFinancial Accounting

Other Skills

AccountingAnalytical SkillsAttitude ManagementAudit ManagementAudit of Financial ServicesBasic Communication and EtiquettesBig Four Accounting FirmsBilling ProcessBusiness AnalysisBusiness ProcessBusiness Process ImprovementChange ManagementClient ServicesCompliance TestingContinuous Improvement

About

Results-driven professional with over 9 years of experience in auditing, business process transformation, and project management. Proven track record of driving operational efficiency, implementing risk management frameworks, and executing large-scale transformation projects across diverse industries. Skilled in risk assessment, process optimization, and governance with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes. I am currently working towards my MS in Accounting and Analytics at RIT University in New York, as well as pursuing my US CPA certification. Additionally, I hold a CA-Inter designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. My academic background in accounting and business administration has provided me with a robust foundation in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance. I am eager to use my knowledge and skills to contribute to project success and foster organizational growth.

Experience

6 yrs

Total Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Sutherland

Lead - Account Management

May 2022 – Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos · United States · Hybrid

As the Project Management Office (PMO) for multiple business transformation projects, the key responsibilities include:
1. Project Governance: Establishing project management methodologies, standards, and best practices.
2. Project Oversight and Reporting: Monitoring project progress and performance, analyzing and reporting project data, and conducting project reviews and audits.
3. Risk and Issue Management: Identifying and assessing project risks and issues, developing response strategies and mitigation plans, and monitoring and controlling risks throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve project management processes and practices, implementing best practices, and measuring and monitoring PMO performance.
5. Change Management: Supporting organizational change initiatives, ensuring project management practices align with business needs, and communicating changes to project teams.
6. Project Initiation and Planning: Supporting project initiation activities, assisting in project planning, and establishing project baselines and performance metrics.

Project GovernanceProject Oversight and ReportingRisk and Issue ManagementContinuous ImprovementChange ManagementProject Initiation and Planning+2

Kpmg india

Associate Consultant

May 2021 – Apr 2022 · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Internal and Process Audit Assignment, MIS and Physical Verification Review.
Team Lead at Outstation Client Location.
Industry – Integrated Aluminium Manufacturing with Captive Power Plant – Bharat
Aluminium Company Limited, Korba, Chhattisgarh

Internal AuditProcess AuditMIS ReviewPhysical VerificationAuditingRisk Assessment

Abhishek dixit and associate

Senior Analyst (Risk and Assurance) - SOX Review

Dec 2018 – Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Responsibilities:
Review of internal control systems
Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Drafted Risk Control Matrix
Conduct of Test of Design (ToD)
Conduct of Test of Effectiveness (ToE)
Identification of process gaps
Redesigning of process flow chart
Redrafted standard operating procedures (SOP)
Industry – Copper Manufacturing – Sterlite Copper Limited, Silvassa, Dadar and Nagar
Haveli

Internal Control SystemsStandard Operating ProceduresRisk Control MatrixTest of DesignTest of EffectivenessProcess Gap Identification+2

Indian farmers fertiliser coop ltd.

Assistant Manager (Accounts)

Nov 2017 – May 2018 · 6 mos · Phulpur

Amit ray & company

Article Assistant

Jul 2014 – Jul 2017 · 3 yrs · Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Key learnings:
Engaged in the audit of financial services and manufacturing entities from all over India
Preparation of client-specific checklists and audit programs
Finalization of accounts of companies by the provision of the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and Accounting Standards
Filling Income Tax, VAT, PF, and Service Tax returns
Worked for the Provision of Income-tax / MAT Calculation
Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues
Experience in general or tax accounting
Preparation of Audit program for Stock & Fixed asset Audit
Obtaining required data for physical verification from Oracle, Tally, SAP, etc.
Filling data according to the requirement of the management, discussing relevant points with senior management
Submitting final reports to the management.
Reviewing Loans & Advances.
Reviewing of Investment.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Industry Exposure – PSU Projects, Iron & Steel Manufacturing, Newspaper
Agency, PSU Banking Institutions