Vijendra Pratap Singh Rao

Vijendra Pratap Singh Rao Chartered Accountant Chartered Accountant with 3+ years of post-qualification experience across audit, assurance, and financial analysis with Big 4 and mid-tier firms. Strong exposure to statutory audits, consolidated financial statements, and IFRS / Ind AS reporting. Proven ability to lead teams, perform risk assessments, and deliver actionable insights through variance and trend analysis. Seeking audit, risk advisory, or finance roles in the UAE. Professional Experience ➢ Deputy Manager, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP. October 2023 – Present Key Achievements & Responsibilities: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Led statutory audits and limited reviews of standalone and consolidated financial statements under IFRS, Ind AS, and Indian GAAP. Performed risk assessment, journal entry testing, and management override procedures, identifying control deficiencies and compliance gaps. Conducted trend and variance analysis across financial periods to support management decisionmaking. Independently reviewed key business cycles including revenue, receivables, inventory, payables, and operating expenses. Supervised and mentored 3–5 team members, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality audit documentation. Coordinated with client finance teams and senior stakeholders to resolve audit issues efficiently. ➢ Audit Executive, Mazars India ( Kalyaniwalla & Mistry LLP ). May 2022 – October 2023 Key Achievements & Responsibilities: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Executed statutory audits of listed and unlisted companies, including group and consolidated audits. Ensured compliance with IFRS / Ind AS, Schedule III, and Companies Act, 2013. Performed analytical reviews, substantive testing, and finalization support for audit engagements. Assisted in tax audits and limited reviews for manufacturing and service sector clients. ➢ MGB & Co. LLP Audit Analyst: November 2020 – April 2022 Articleship: May 2015 – August 2018 ▪ ▪ ▪ Planned and executed statutory audits, tax audits, and limited reviews across media, manufacturing, and real estate sectors. Documented business processes, internal controls, and risk matrices through discussions with process owners. Supported senior auditors in audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Education ▪ ▪ Chartered Accountant – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India -) Bachelor of Commerce – Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur -) Core Skills Finance & Analysis ▪ Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Variance & Trend Analysis, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting Audit & Compliance ▪ Statutory Audit, IFRS / Ind AS, Risk Assessment, Internal Controls, Journal Entry Testing Technical Tools ▪ Advanced MS Excel, Audit Documentation, Financial Statements Analysis Professional Skills ▪ Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Communication Additional Information ▪ Availability: Immediate to 30 days ▪ Work Authorization: UAE visa to be sponsored by employer ▪ Languages: English, Hindi