Pooja K R Shetty

Experience

1. Assistant Manager

   EY

   Sep 2015 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Planned and executed audit procedures for financial statements and disclosures of long/short hedge funds, mutual funds, special purpose vehicles, private equity fund and funds of funds, in compliance with U.S. GAAP under AICPA and PCAOB standards. Main busy season clients are hedge funds with an overall AUM of 5b-10b and summer season is a fund of fund client, mainly private equity style funds that have an overall AUM of 120b+ Analyzed and reviewed investor capital allocation schedules, capital activity, and management/incentive fees to ensure accurate calculations based on partnership and fee agreements. Conducted valuation testing for investments and derivatives, including evaluation of Level 3 and management-appraised investments. Led meetings and presentations with senior management at EY and clients, coordinating between specialists within EY and third-party administrators. Supervised and trained a global team of associates to implement audit strategies and procedures, delegating tasks, reviewing work, and acting as liaison between clients and cross-border EY teams. Performed retrospective reviews of portfolio companies to assess the reliability of management’s estimation process. Evaluated risk associated with Portfolio Company valuations, considering both qualitative and quantitative factors related to estimation uncertainty. Executed analytical and substantive testing procedures across multiple audit areas, including cash, valuation, custody, capital, P&L, investment transactions, and financial statement disclosures.

Education

• INDIAN ACADEMY GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS

  BCom - Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance

  2011 — 2015

• ACCA

  Associate's degree, Accounting and Finance

• Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Finance