SREE CHARAN VARALA
Hyderabad
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Professional skilled in internal audits, financial reporting, and optimizing financial controls. Expertise in audit planning, risk assessment, and client management, with a focus on delivering value as an Audit Manager. Strong leadership in hiring, training, and mentoring teams enhances business risk management and operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Dhara Hospitality Group LLC
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Supported monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financial reporting, executing complex account reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Conducted internal audits of revenue cycles and operating expenses, evaluating internal controls and identifying opportunities for process improvements that enhance financial accuracy.
- Collaborated with management to strengthen financial control environments across multi-entity hospitality operations, enhancing oversight and accountability.
SENIOR AUDIT ASSOCIATE
Veris CPA
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Led audit engagements from planning through completion, including risk assessment, audit program development, substantive testing, and final wrap-up.
- Managed multiple concurrent engagements while coordinating with clients to facilitate timely issuance of audit reports, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of internal controls through walkthroughs and testing; presented findings to engagement leadership to inform decision-making.
- Reviewed staff workpapers and issued review notes to ensure compliance with firm methodology and professional standards, enhancing overall audit quality.
ASSISTANT AUDIT MANAGER
VR Teja & Co.
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Planned audit engagements, assessed risk, and executed substantive procedures while reviewing documentation for accuracy.
- Supervised statutory and internal audits for mid-sized entities, ensuring compliance for regulated clients.
- Oversaw junior staff, ensuring audit files complied with professional and regulatory standards.
SENIOR AUDIT & TAX ASSOCIATE
Vinodh J & Co.
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Conducted statutory and tax audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy for manufacturing and service clients.
- Coordinated with clients and regulatory authorities on audit and tax matters, enhancing communication and compliance.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes, facilitating balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - FINANCE
University of Cincinnati
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT -
ICAI
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING
IGNOU University
Skills
- GAAP audits
- Audit planning
- Substantive testing
- Internal controls evaluation
- Audit documentation
- Workpaper review
- Engagement management
- Client management
- Staff supervision
- Accounting software knowledge
- Advanced Excel skills
- Materiality determination
Timeline
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Dhara Hospitality Group LLC
06.2025 - 06.2026
SENIOR AUDIT ASSOCIATE
Veris CPA
10.2023 - 06.2025
ASSISTANT AUDIT MANAGER
VR Teja & Co.
11.2019 - 07.2022
SENIOR AUDIT & TAX ASSOCIATE
Vinodh J & Co.
06.2017 - 10.2019
MASTER OF SCIENCE - FINANCE
University of Cincinnati
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT -
ICAI
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING
IGNOU University