Samridh Bhojwani

• Led the end-to-end audit for mid tier banks incorporated both in UK and overseas such as Redwood Bank, GT Bank - from planning to finalization, over three busy seasons, including managing the full audit lifecycle.

• Led planning & risk assessment activities for improved audit quality, appropriate resource allocation and Budgeting for the engagement.

• Highly Experienced with audit procedures/ substantive testing on key areas, including Impairment of loans and advances, EIR, Going Concern, Hedging, Journal entries, and Financial reporting(FRS102, UK GAAP).

• Experienced in IFRS 9-Financial instruments.

• Worked closely with various internal specialist teams, including Quant/valuations, tax, data analytics, Economics, Accounting Technical Review, to ensure comprehensive audit coverage and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Prepared, monitored and managed the budget for the audit, including preparing any analysis for over-runs at the end(where needed).

• Managed end to end HY/Interim reporting for the clients.

• Managed client communication and stakeholder engagement, taking full ownership of key audit areas and leading junior team members in delivering high-quality audit.

• Auditing clients such as SPV's/ Banking institutions.

• Responsible for executing the audit from the planning stage to the completion and final reporting as an auditor-incharge.

• Auditing key areas such as Level 3 Investments (accounting estimates).

• Facilitated timely resolution of discrepancies by working closely with clients to address concerns and provide clarification on audit findings.

• Providing on-the-job coaching & training to audit trainees.

• Working closely with Audit Managers and Audit Partners on a day to day basis.

• Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the audit process.

• Participated in the audit of EDFT(Energy Trading) from the outset, contributing to substantive testing, planning, and finalization during the busy seasons.

• Conducted key audit procedures such as journal entry testing - HRCs, control testing, and financial statement review, ensuring adherence to audit standards.

• Focused on SPVs audits- Acenden and Kensington (Northview Group), handling cash, derivatives, and loan notes liability testing for various entities within the group.

• Co-ordinated with specialized teams to address complex audit areas and deliver accurate financial reporting.

• Held and lead a Risk assessment Planning discussion with the senior executives/Managers including partner on identification of fraud risk and significant risks of error/fraud.

• Worked as an in-charge of an SPV leading the audit team, supervised junior team members, and liaised with senior members of the team on a day-to-day basis.