Sharad Chauhan

Senior Associate @PwC

London, GB

Audit Management & Team Leadership- Served as an Assistant Manager for audits of fintech and entertainment and media clients, effectively collaborating with an offshore team in India and mentoring junior team members- Successfully managed internal and external timelines, resulting in well-coordinated audits that were positively acknowledged by clients.Communication & Coordination- Facilitated seamless collaboration and communication between group auditors, component auditors including non-PwC firm, ensuring consistency in audit procedures, accounting policies, and reporting requirements.Documentation & Reporting- Drafted Audit Committee Reports, Audit Opinions, ISA 260 letters, management representation letters, and audit clearance agendas.Risk Assessment & Internal Controls- Evaluated clients’ internal control systems to identify potential risks and assessed their impact on financial statements, contributing valuable insights to the audit process.Audit Quality & Compliance- Ensured audit quality by adhering to International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)/FRS 101/FRS 102, validated by successfully clearing firmwide Engagement Quality Review processes.Process Improvement & Efficiency- Identified opportunities for efficiency improvements based on prior years\' audit experiences, thereby expediting work timelines and enhancing engagement margins.