Harsh Agarwal
About Harsh Agarwal
Harsh Agarwal is a Senior Associate 1 at KPMG Global Services, specializing in process automation and investment testing. He has a background in consulting and auditing, with experience across various sectors including banking and real estate.
Work at KPMG Global Services
Harsh Agarwal currently holds the position of Senior Associate 1 at KPMG Global Services (KGS) in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India. He has been with the organization since 2021. In this role, he is part of the Data Automation team, where he focuses on driving process automation initiatives. His responsibilities include contributing to process improvements and automation solutions for various clients.
Previous Experience at EY
Prior to his tenure at KPMG, Harsh Agarwal worked at EY Global Services Limited as a Senior from 2018 to 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. During this period, he contributed to process improvements and automation solutions for clients in sectors such as Wealth Asset Management, Banking, Real Estate, and Oil, Gas, and Energy. He also had a brief role as a Consultant at EY in 2018.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Harsh Agarwal studied at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he achieved Chartered Accountancy. He also studied at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, attaining the status of CS Finalist. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata, from 2011 to 2014.
Background in Audit and Accounting
Harsh Agarwal has a solid background in audit and accounting. He began his career as an Article Assistant at Dutta Sarkar & Co. from 2012 to 2015, followed by a role as an Audit Assistant at J. Gupta & Co. from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as an Accounts Executive at Oswal Group from 2016 to 2018, before joining EY.
Specialization in Investment Testing
In his professional capacity, Harsh Agarwal specializes in the detailed reviewing of substantive investment testing. He utilizes advanced business testing tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of investment evaluations. His expertise is instrumental in planning and managing budget economics for various projects.