Riya Gupta

About Riya Gupta

As a qualified Chartered Accountant, I bring hands-on experience in statutory audits and indirect taxation, developed over three years of articleship training. Currently, I am part of Deloitte USI’s Power, Utilities & Renewables (PU & R) Audit division, where I manage audit engagements for PCAOB - public clients.Currently engaged on a PCAOB utility client, with responsibilities including preparation of substantive audit workpapers, internal control walkthroughs, and Guided Risk Assessments. Experienced in industry-specific audits such as FERC and Nuclear Decommissioning Trust fund audits for power and utilities companies. Actively participate in client and U.S. team calls to support audit planning and ensure timely, accurate deliverables. Skilled in financial statement preparation, flux analysis, and leveraging MS Excel dashboards to enhance audit accuracy and decision-making.To streamline documentation and elevate audit quality and productivity, I leverage advanced AI tools including Sidekick (Deloitte’s customized ChatGPT), DNAV, and Excel AI. I am well-versed in a range of accounting software such as Tally Prime, Tally ERP, SAP, and other cloud-based applications. Additionally, I am proficient in MS Excel and MS Word, enabling efficient data analysis and reporting.

Experience

1. Audit Senior Assistant

   Deloitte

   Oct 2024 — Present · Gurgaon, IN

   Currently, I am engaged on a PCAOB Utility client, wherein my responsibility involves- Prepare substantive audit workpapers for key financial statement line items at quarter, interim & year-end stages- Perform walkthroughs & documentation of internal controls- Actively participate in client and U.S. team calls, providing status updates and supporting audit planning for timely, efficient deliverables- Prepare Guided Risk Assessments (GRAs) for financial statement line items- Execute tie-out procedures for audit filings and manage project plans to ensure compliance- Conduct industry-specific audits, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Nuclear Decommissioning Trust fund audits for power and utilities clients- Create roll-forward workpapers, prepare financial statements, and perform flux analyses to identify variances and improvement opportunities- Implement performance tracking dashboards in MS Excel to enhance decision-making and audit accuracy.

Education

• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra

  Master of commerce - MCom

• St. Patrick's Junior College, Agra

  Higher Secondary Education

• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom