Nidhi Bissoo
Vacoas,Plaines Wilhems District
Summary
Accomplished audit professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting and IFRS, leveraging Grant Thornton Audit Methodology and Leap audit software to enhance external audit processes. Demonstrates strong client service orientation and ethical integrity, with a deep understanding of accounting standards and corporate governance. Proficient in audit planning, account reconciliation, and audit report presentation, aiming to drive excellence in financial literacy and client satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Audit Associate 2
Grant Thornton Mauritius Ltd
Ebene , Mauritius
2023.05 - Current
- Lead audit engagements across multiple industries such as industrial real estates, automobiles industry, private equity.
- Oversee the full audit life cycle - from planning and risk assessment to execution and final reporting - ensuring compliance with IFRS Accounting standards
- Performing interim audits and year-end financial statement reviews, identifying financial risks and ensuring proper disclosure of key transactions.
- Conducting consolidation procedures for group entities, ensuring proper reporting of intercompany transactions and minority interests.
- Applying retrospective accounting adjustments and reviewing complex financial instruments in compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards.
- Evaluating and implementing IFRS 16 – Leases for clients, ensuring proper classification and disclosure in financial statements.
- Conducting Expected Credit Loss (ECL) assessments under IFRS 9, analyzing credit risk exposures and impairment models.
- Managing audit deliverables, deadlines, and reporting quality while providing technical guidance to junior auditors.
- Maintaining strong client relationships, advising on audit findings, and offering insights for financial decision-making.
- Ensuring AML/CFT compliance for clients dealing with heavy cash transactions and financial instruments.
- Continuously improving audit processes, promoting a methodological approach to problem-solving, and enhancing financial reporting clarity.
Planned career break - Education and wellness
Sabbatical
Vacoas, Plaines Wilhems District
2022.02 - 2023.05
- Practised hatha yoga by choosing a wellness sabbatical.
- Developed wellbeing and mindfulness routines to support leadership development.
- Owned full-time study for ACCA Strategic Professional exams Level 3.
Audit analyst
BDO Solutions Ltd
Port Louis, Mauritius
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Gather audit evidence alongside wider team to support audit opinions.
- Prepare analysis of accounting data from client books and records.
- Complete audit files with relevant documentation for each section.
- Document sufficient evidence and conclusions to support the audit opinion.
- Engage actively in gathering appropriate audit evidence for key areas.
- Follow budget and timetable, flagging overages to senior staff.
- Comply with audit methodology, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify client needs, propose initial solutions, and report to audit manager.
Education
Strategic Professional Certificate (Level 3) - Accounting
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Ebene, Mauritius 2019.03 -
Skills
- Grant Thornton Audit Methodology: Leap audit software
- Knowledge of accounting standards
- Client service orientation
- Knowledge on corporate governance
- External audit processes
- Expertise in financial reporting
- IFRS expertise
- Financial literacy
- Ethical integrity
- Audit report presentation
- Account reconciliation
- Audit planning
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Beginner
Affiliations
- Hyrox Athelete
- Yoga practitioner
- 10k Marathon Runner
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate 2
Grant Thornton Mauritius Ltd
2023.05 - Current
Planned career break - Education and wellness
Sabbatical
2022.02 - 2023.05
Audit analyst
BDO Solutions Ltd
2021.01 - 2022.01
Strategic Professional Certificate (Level 3) - Accounting
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
2019.03 -