1. Ishan Bansal
Cell: +61 0469713269
Email: ishanbansal.ca@gmail.com
Work Experience __________
Ernst & Young LLP (EY)
Sydney, NSW
Assurance Services –Senior Accountant July 2016– till date
Working with EY Assurance department of Health and Industrial Product client.
Auditing under Australian Auditing Standards and US Auditing Standards.
Increase engagement efficiencies by outsourcing work to offshore teams in Philippines.
Engage in audit planning, execution, develop new audit strategy.
Manage engagement economics, discuss audit difficulties with client.
Leveraging knowledge and develop better auditing strategies.
Staying up to date on IFRS, US GAAP requirement and engagement specific requirements.
Ernst & Young LLP (EY)
Redwood City, CA, U.S.
Assurance Services – Audit Senior 2 October 2014 – April 2016
Selected for 18 months rotation under EY Global Exchange Program to U.S.
Evaluated key accounting processes, design and operational effectiveness to ensure compliance with the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Participated in external financial statement audits of companies in the Life Science and Medical technology
industry.
Analyzed and reviewed financial statements and footnote disclosures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP,
PCAOB and SEC forms 10K, 10Q, S-1 and 404 (internal control review).
Conducted interviews of client representatives. Analyzed and documented the results of these inquiries and
presented them to client management.
Worked cross-functionally with assurance, advisory group and Global Talent Hub (GTH) within EY and
collaborate with client management and their internal to achieve objectives.
Managed teams of up to 8 people and provide effective on-the-job coaching setting people up for success.
Prepared and reviewed key technical memos.
Staying up to date on audit procedures per EY Global Audit Methodology.
Increased engagement efficiencies by outsourcing work to team in India.
Client references: Genomic Health Inc., Avinger Inc., Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc. (IFRS)
New Delhi, India
Assurance Services – Audit Senior 1 April 2013 – September 2014
Audit Senior 3 April 2016 – June 2016
Worked with EY Global Talent Hub assisting US assurance teams and auditing clients of EY in India to ensure
compliance with Indian GAAP.
Planned and performed audit procedures and tests over various areas of the financial statements.
Reviewed client accounting and operating procedures and test systems of internal control.
Assisted in performing qualitative and quantitative analysis and evaluation of industry business and risks.
Client references: Bharti Walmart (and subsidiaries), Whirlpool of India Limited, Marubeni India Private
Limited.
2. Education __________
Certified Public Accountant, Australia - CPA (ASA,10419768) June-2016
Alaska State Board of Accountancy - Certified Public Accountant (part qualified) June-2016
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - Chartered Accountant Nov-2012
University of Delhi, India - Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) Mar-2011
Additional Information __________
Languages – English, Hindi
Computing Skills – Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Interests – Travelling, cricket, movies.
Other Activities – Hiking, Going on road trips, staying up-to-date with current affairs.