Audit & Accounting Professional | 1+ Year Big 4 Experience | ACCA Finalist, Dubai-Based

Professional Summary

Finance graduate with 1+ year of Big 4 audit experience at EY Global Delivery Services (GDS), Bangalore, supporting Financial Services (Insurance sector) clients under US GAAP and ISA standards. ACCA Finalist with 11 of 13 papers completed (expected 2026) and BBA in Finance & Accountancy (CGPA 8.52/10, First Class). Dubai-born and raised, with an immediate availability and a valid UAE driving license.

Experience

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) — Audit & Assurance Associate (Aug 2024 – Sep 2025)

• Supported external audit engagements for Financial Services (Insurance sector) clients across the Americas South East region, spanning 10+ engagements including one of the practice’s most complex multi-business-unit accounts
• Performed reconciliations, tie-outs, and substantive testing under the guidance of a Chartered Accountant senior, ensuring financial record accuracy ahead of reporting deadlines
• Assisted with risk assessment procedures and documented client internal control structures, escalating exceptions and discrepancies in a timely manner
• Prepared EY Standard Work Papers and structured documentation in accordance with EY’s global audit methodology
• Coordinated directly with US onshore engagement teams across time zones, soliciting real-time feedback and resolving open items
• Recognized with EY’s GDS Squad Extraordinaire Award for contributing to a resourcing model that improved account ownership and audit turnaround

Education & Qualifications

• ACCA — Finalist, 11 of 13 papers completed | Expected completion 2026
• BBA, Finance & Accountancy — Christ University, Bangalore | CGPA 8.52/10 (First Class) | 2024
• Licentiate Certification — Insurance Institute of India

Key Skills

• Substantive Testing & Audit Procedures
• Internal Control Documentation & Risk Assessment
• Account Reconciliations & Tie-Outs
• Bookkeeping & General Ledger Support
• Financial Statement Preparation & Review
• US GAAP & ISA Standards
• UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Awareness
• MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Advanced Formulas)
• EY Canvas & EY Helix (Data Analytics)
• Cross-Border Team Coordination

Languages

• English (Fluent)
• Malayalam (Native)
• Hindi (Advanced)
• French (Reading Proficiency)
• Arabic (Basic)

Additional

• Dubai native — born and raised; deep familiarity with the UAE business environment
• Immediately available for full-time roles in audit, assurance, or general accounting
• Valid UAE driving license