Abhinav Raman Email & Phone Number

Senior governance, risk, compliance, internal controls and technology leader, combining over 15 years audit and assurance experience with strong stakeholder management, project management, team development and communication skills. Successfully leads large and complex internal audit, regulatory and compliance engagements, as well as financial statement audits, cross sector (including financial services, energy, and Government). Passionate about driving improved organisational and industry compliance.KEY SKILLS & STRENGTHS• Stakeholder Engagement – Proven track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders (including Government, executive management, business process owners, and technical teams), to deliver successful project outcomes and negotiate pragmatic solutions.• Internal Controls and Compliance – Extensive expertise in leading high-profile controls and compliance assurance engagements around Financial Services (Cash operations), Energy (Concessions) and Leisure & Gambling sectors from both regulatory & industry perspectives. Skilled in reviewing the underlying compliance criteria to assess key requirements and any gaps in place in current processes & controls.• Transformation and Automation – Extensive expertise leading high-profile transformation engagements; identifying and uplifting financial and operational processes, risk management frameworks, and associated internal controls – driving increased efficiencies and greater regulatory compliance. Proposes pragmatic and practical solutions to organisations seeking to automate existing processes and controls.• Data Analysis – Skilled in analysing and managing large datasets; translating data into meaningful insights and practical recommendations for senior executives to support change.• Leadership – Experienced leader who manages, mentors, and fosters collaboration amongst large multi-location teams, both within Australia and overseas.• Communication – Skilful communicator with proven skills in negotiation (incl overruns) and influencing management remediation plans. Experienced in conducting workshops, investigations and sharing improvements with regulators, internal stakeholders and senior management.• Project Management – Experienced project manager, leading large and highly complex regulatory compliance engagements (incl identification of compliance requirements & risks, drafting audit plans / controls & risk assessment matrix, assessments, circulation of reports); successfully negotiating outcomes with senior management and regulators.

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  Monash University

  Professional Accounting