Sonakshi Ramphul

Sell-Side Transaction Assistance

• Involved in the review and analysis of historical and prospective financial information, identifying key performance metrics and potential risks.
• Contributed to the valuation of the target company and provided transaction assistance, including participated in the review of the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) and preparing management presentations.
• Took the lead in setting up the Virtual Data Room (VDR) and actively addressed bidder queries during the due diligence phase.

Financial Due Diligence for Buy-Side

• Analyzed financial performance, historical data, and future projections to assess the target company's financial health and potential synergies.
• Prepared and presented finding highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Involved in the determining maintainable earnings including pro-forma adjustments and due diligence adjustments.

Valuation

• Applied income approach to determine the fair value of the businesses.
• Delivered detailed reports to the client, outlining key findings.

Client Engagement & Collaboration with the Partner

• Worked closely with the Partner to review and analyze financial information, ensuring that all aspects of the due diligence process were completed to the highest standard.
• Provided regular updates and strategic advice to clients, ensuring alignment with their objectives and timelines.

Query Analysis & Professional Skepticism

• Applied professional skepticism to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information, helping to mitigate risks and safeguard client interests.

• Risk Assessment: Identifying and assessing potential risks to the accuracy of financial reporting
• Developing and implementing audit procedures to mitigate identified risks
• Internal Control Evaluation: Evaluating and testing internal controls to ensure they are effective and in compliance with relevant regulations
• Audit Planning: Participating in the development of audit plans and programs
• Coordinating with audit team members to allocate resources and set timelines
• Client Communication: Communicating with clients to gather information and address inquiries
• Presenting audit findings and recommendations to clients
• Documentation: Maintaining detailed audit documentation to support findings and conclusions
• Ensuring compliance with auditing standards and firm policies
• Team Collaboration: Collaborating with audit team members and other departments within the organization
• Providing guidance to junior team members
• Continuing Professional Development: Staying informed about changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry practices
• Participating in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge
• Quality Assurance: Participating in internal quality assurance reviews of audit workpapers
• Implementing improvements based on feedback from quality reviews
• Financial Statement Audits: Conducting substantive testing of financial transactions and account balances
• Analyzing financial statements for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards