Kumaresh Shankar
Summary
Professional Summary
Experienced Audit Manager with 9 years of progressive external audit and assurance experience in manufacturing, retail, and logistics sectors. Expertise in managing multi-country engagements, leading teams, and providing strategic insights. Skilled in regulatory compliance (IFRS, US-GAAP), risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement. Seeking challenging role at EY Australia to leverage international expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Manager
EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab
07.2023 - Current
- Managed multi-country audit portfolios with revenues up to DKK 30 billion, leading teams of 40+ professionals on the same portfolio.
- Led comprehensive audit engagements using EY Global Audit Methodology for timely, high-quality delivery.
- Improved efficiency by over 20% through analytics tools like EY Canvas and Helix, and streamlined workflows.
- Served as a trusted advisor, providing strategic insights for client decision-making and operational enhancements.
- Maintained compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and internal quality control standards.
Audit Assistant manager
EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Led audit planning and execution for revenue recognition, trade receivables, and other significant accounts.
- Developed audit strategies based on risk assessments and business insights.
- Conducted sampling, vouching, recalculations, and analytical reviews for financial accuracy.
- Collaborated with client finance teams to gather documentation and resolve issues.
- Documented findings in compliance with firm standards using EY Canvas and Helix.
- Supervised junior staff to ensure alignment with audit objectives.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements per IFRS and local standards.
- Contributed to group audit reporting and communication of key matters.
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young LLP (GDS)
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Performed substantive audit procedures over revenue, receivables, fixed assets, provisions, and other significant accounts.
- Conducted vouching, recalculations, and analytical reviews for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared working papers adhering to EY Global Audit Methodology using EY Canvas.
- Assisted in sampling design and execution, ensuring compliance with firm and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with local audit teams in the US and Denmark to understand audit scope and manage deliverables.
- Investigated audit variances and coordinated document requests with local teams.
- Supported preparation of lead schedules, trial balance tie-outs, and financial statement disclosures.
Audit Associate
Ernst & Young LLP (GDS)
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Supported international audit engagements by performing substantive procedures for key financial statement areas, ensuring IFRS and US GAAP compliance.
- Collaborated with local audit teams in the US and Denmark to deliver accurate, well-documented audit work using EY Canvas and global methodology.
Education
PGDM - Public Accounting
All India Institute of Management
01.2023
PGDM - Financial Management
Annamalai University
01.2022
Bachelor of Commerce-Honors - undefined
University of Madras
01.2016
Skills
- EY Audit Tools: EY Canvas, EY Helix, and other EY tools
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Data analytics
- Internal controls
- Financial statement review
- Audit documentation
- Client relationship management
- Risk assessment
Certification
- CPA Australia, Fullmember
- CPA US, Active - Connecticut state board of accountancy; passed the CPA exam in 2020 and obtained the license in 2024.
- CMA USA, Inactive
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Additional Information
Jan K Mortensen , EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab , Partner
Phone:+45-30 67 36 08
Email : Jan.Mortensen@dk.ey.com
Peter Ørsøe, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab , Director
Phone:+45-25 29 48 56
Email :Peter.Oersoee@dk.ey.com
Erik Lindhart, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab , Senior Manager
Phone: +45-25 29 32 88
Email :Erik.Lindhart@dk.ey.com
Timeline
Audit Manager
EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab
07.2023 - Current
Audit Assistant manager
EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab
11.2021 - 06.2023
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young LLP (GDS)
07.2019 - 11.2021
Audit Associate
Ernst & Young LLP (GDS)
07.2016 - 06.2019
PGDM - Financial Management
Annamalai University
Bachelor of Commerce-Honors - undefined
University of Madras
PGDM - Public Accounting
All India Institute of Management
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