Ronald Amirtha Nathan

Experience

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  Maran & Co Chartered Accountants (M)

  Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  Audit Assistant

  • Audit Leadership: Successfully led and conducted audits within the first 4 months of assuming the role, demonstrating strong leadership and expertise in audit management.• Comprehensive Reporting: Expertly prepared annual audit reports, complete sets of accounts, and tax documentation for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Deadline Management & Cost Control: Consistently met tight deadlines and managed audit costs effectively, resulting in improved recovery rates and enhanced financial efficiency. Show less

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  PwC Malaysia

  Jan 2017 - now

  • Audit Management: Lead an audit engagement that generates 1.3 million in revenue for the firm, showcasing strong project management and client relationship skills.• Budget Preparation & Fee Increment: Develop and manage budgets for audit projects, resulting in increased recovery rates and audit fee increments by driving efficient audits.• Team Leadership: Supervise a team of 20 staff members across multiple concurrent audit engagements, ensuring quality and efficiency.• Multinational Advisory: Provide advisory services to 16 multinational entities across the Asia Pacific region, identifying bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and presenting solutions to HQ boards.• Proposal Development & Revenue Growth: Craft multiple audit and non-audit proposals, contributing to a revenue generation of RM2.4 million, surpassing the KPI target of RM1.2 million, and implement cost-cutting measures.• High-Level Client Management: Manage audits for public listed and multinational companies, interacting with CEOs, CFOs, and board members from various global regions, and participate in management decisions for staff promotions. Show less • Statutory Role Experience: Seconded to BP Business Service Centre Asia Sdn. Bhd. for 4 months, managing auditors and local management across multiple countries, and preparing audit reports.• Multi-Project Management: Successfully handled multiple audit projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion by meticulously planning, organizing, and overseeing all phases of the audit process.• Regulatory Adaptation: Managed adjustments in operational timings due to external regulatory changes, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness in adapting audit procedures to evolving requirements.• Technology Implementation: Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing advanced data analytics tools and audit management software, streamlining processes and improving overall effectiveness.• Leadership and Mentoring: Guided and mentored junior audit team members, effectively managing internal stakeholders to ensure that project goals and deadlines were achieved consistently. Show less • Audit Leadership: Directed and executed audits across diverse industries, coordinating with multiple stakeholders across Asia Pacific, Australia, and Europe to ensure comprehensive coverage and accurate results.• Client Relationship Management: Cultivated strong client relationships through effective communication and innovative problem-solving, enhancing client satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.• Training and Development: Delivered training sessions focused on process improvements and re-engineering, equipping clients with the skills to optimize their operations and drive efficiency.• Audit Framework Design: Developed detailed frameworks to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of audit processes, contributing to economies of scale and improved audit outcomes. Show less • Audit Compliance Expertise: Executed comprehensive audit procedures, tested internal controls, validated account balances, and verified transactions for accuracy and reliability per standards.• Risk Assessment and Planning: Contributed to risk assessment and audit planning processes, enhancing compliance and ensuring a meticulous approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.• Leadership in Audits: Directed audits for smaller multinational clients, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills to deliver insightful audit findings and recommendations. Show less

  • Audit Manager

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Audit Assistant Manager

    Jul 2021 - Nov 2023

  • Senior Audit Associate

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Audit Associate

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2019