Vignesh Iyer
Senior Manager @Deloitte
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager @Deloitte
London, GB
Manage a portfolio of high-profile asset management clients, delivering complex audit engagements across regulated and unregulated entities in compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX requirements.Lead large-scale audits with full accountability for project delivery, risk assessment, and resolution of significant accounting and technical matters.Provide strategic insights and tailored recommendations to clients, enhancing internal processes, control frameworks, and financial reporting quality.Spearhead cross-border coordination for multi-entity audits, streamlining audit operations, improving consistency, and reducing redundancies across global teams.Mentor and lead diverse teams, promoting a culture of high performance, inclusion, and technical excellence, while supporting career growth and talent development.Serve as a financial instruments specialist, reviewing complex valuations (Level 3 assets, derivatives, structured products) and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.Drive audit quality as a member of Deloitte’s Professional Standards Review (PSR) team, supporting engagement quality control and regulatory compliance.Actively contribute to firm-wide initiatives such as Audit Quality Forum and audit technology adoption, championing innovation and continuous improvement in audit methodology.Participate in business development efforts, including RFPs, client pitches, and engagement scoping, contributing to the firm’s market growth and client acquisition strategy.Key Clients Audited: I had the opportunity to lead and contribute to several key premium audit client, namely CVC Capital Partners, BlackRock, Open Ended Investment Companies (OEIC) managed by Close Asset Management (CAM), Investment Trust named M&G Credit Income Investment Trust Plc (managed by M&G) and Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust Plc (managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments), and Independent Franchise Partners, LLP, among others.
EDUCATION
Bhavans College
Higher Secondary Examination (HSC), Accounting and Finance
I.E.S Chandrakant Patkar Vidyalaya
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Chartered Accountant (CA), Accounting and Finance
Bhavans College
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Accounting and Finance
ABOUT VIGNESH IYER
Chartered Accountant (CA) from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) with over 12 years of Big 4 experience currently serving as a Senior Manager (>3 years) in Financial Services Audit & Assurance in Asset Management, Banking & Capital market division in London, United Kingdom, specializing in audits of listed and large Asset Management firms and Banks. As a solution-oriented and value-driven professional, I consistently deliver high-impact results on complex audit engagements. I lead diverse teams across global workstreams, driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency and audit quality, and ensuring effective engagement and economic performance monitoring.My career spans the UK (London & Scotland), India, and cross-border audits, with deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, UK GAAP, and Service Organization Control (SOC) audits, as well as Historical Financial Information (HFI) audits for IPO readiness. I thrive in fast-paced environments, combining technical and commercial acumen to deliver value beyond compliance with financial reporting and regulatory standards. Key strengths and contributions include:Leading the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-entity audits, driving audit quality, risk mitigation, and timely stakeholder reporting.Specializing in the asset management sector with a strong understanding of private equity structures, investment trusts, OEICs, and fund consolidation.Providing strategic insights to clients on financial reporting processes, accounting judgments, valuation methodologies, and internal controls.Championing audit innovation through data analytics and automation tools, improving audit efficiency and client experience.Coaching and developing high-performing teams, with a strong focus on inclusion, growth, and technical excellence.Supporting audit quality as part of Professional Standards Review (PSR) team and contributing to firm-wide initiatives such as the Audit Quality Forum.Acting as a Financial Instrument Specialist, reviewing Level 3 assets, derivatives, and structured products for compliance and fair presentation.#Big4 #Deloitte #KPMG #UnitedKingdom #India #Auditing #AuditQuality #RiskManagement #InternalControl #Valuation #FinancialInstrument #FinancialServices #Global #AssetManagement #Banking #SOX #USGAAP #PCAOB #SEC #UKGAAP #FRC #FCA #IFRS #ISA
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