SIMAR KATARI
AUDIT & ASSURANCE MANAGER, CPA
Delhi
Summary
Experienced Audit & Assurance Manager with a CPA certification and a proven track record of over eight years in leading end to end audits for a diverse client portfolio including large accelerated public filers listed in NYSE, Singapore and private companies. Recognized for driving transformation and innovation in audit services, leading, coaching and mentoring teams to deliver quality audits. Passionate about facilitating technical trainings with experience of over 4 years as a certified national office trainer. Ready to contribute to your company's mission and elevate audit services with a focus on excellence, development and client relationship management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Audit and Assurance Manager- External Audit
Deloitte & Touche LLP
01.2025 - Current
- Lead statutory audits for a diverse portfolio of Singapore-listed and private companies, primarily in the consumer sector.
- Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and Singapore Standards on Auditing (SSAs), while applying professional skepticism in high-risk areas.
- Oversee audit planning, execution, and finalization, including the review of complex areas such as revenue recognition, financial instruments, IPOs and group consolidations.
- Collaborate closely with client CFOs and finance teams to streamline audit readiness and drive timely financial reporting.
- Supervise and coach audit teams of up to 8 staff, delivering on-the-job training and supporting professional development in line with Deloitte’s global learning frameworks.
Audit & Assurance Manager
DELOITTE TOUCHE & TOHMASTU AERS
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Served as a lead audit manager for various large accelerated public filers (revenue greater than $5B), private companies and MNCs.
- Successfully managed client portfolios amounting to 20,000 hours while fostering effective communication, client relationships and maintaining stakeholder expectations.
- Leading a team of 10 professionals with concentrated focus on mentoring and coaching through training sessions and experiences/opportunities that cultivate technical knowledge.
- Driving transformation & innovation on the client service end to bring about effective and efficient audit results.
- Successfully managed PCAOB inspection for a public SEC registered filer with a COMPLIANT conclusion from the regulatory body.
- Provided quality audit services, professional expertise in accounting and SEC requirements to support acquisition of a $2B company with a listed client.
- Achieved promotion to manager in record time due to exceptional performance and leadership qualities.
Audit & Assurance Senior and Senior Assistant
DELOITTE TOUCHE & TOHMASTU AERS
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Implemented professional expertise related to US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, SOX testing, planning, internal control, substantive and reporting items to support quality audits of clients.
- Enhanced integration from 5% to 60% in the client service space by displaying the competence of USI teams on various fronts, leading end to end phase of audits, engaging in client interface and developing the skills of team members by providing them requisite coaching.
- Supported audits of private companies with extensive knowledge of private accounting methodology.
Education
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
US 04.2001 -
Master of Commerce (Hons) -
Delhi University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) - undefined
Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University
01.2014 - 01.2017
High School - undefined
Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj
01.2000 - 01.2014
Skills
- Financial Statement Audits
- US GAAP
- IFRS
- Component audit co-ordination
- Client Relationship Management
- Internal Control Framework
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Audit tools proficiency
- Audit related advisory services
Awards
- Outstanding performance award for exceptional client service
- High utilization awards for 4 years in a row
- 4 Applause awards for quality audits
Clients Served
- Xylem Inc.
- Carro Group
- John Deere Asia Inc.
- Subsidiaries of Itochu International Inc.
- DXC Technologies
- Steel Partners LLP
- Subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Inc.
Timeline
Audit and Assurance Manager- External Audit
Deloitte & Touche LLP
01.2025 - Current
Audit & Assurance Manager
DELOITTE TOUCHE & TOHMASTU AERS
01.2023 - 11.2024
Audit & Assurance Senior and Senior Assistant
DELOITTE TOUCHE & TOHMASTU AERS
01.2017 - 01.2023
Master of Commerce (Hons) -
Delhi University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) - undefined
Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University
01.2014 - 01.2017
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
04.2001 -
High School - undefined
Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj
01.2000 - 01.2014
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