 Led several finance & business process review, SOP documentation, risk based internal audit, ICFR documentation & testing. Responsibilities include understanding expectation of Management/ Project Engagement Partner/ Director, guiding team, establishing connect with process owners, day to day delivery management, quality review of team’s work, presenting exceptions to process owners and finalizing report for presentation to the management. Deep understanding around risk and controls associated with procurement, warehousing & logistics, HR & payroll, Order to cash/ revenue, administrative expense and finance & accounts. Helped client in transformation of their order to cash process, technology implementation and AP transformation. The mandate involved understanding of existing bottlenecks and re-designing the overall process. Key responsibilities included understanding the objectives, conducting walkthroughs, outlining and recommending process changes, identify automation opportunities, organizing and running workshops etc. Looking after hiring and training of counselees

 Drafting risk based internal audit scope area in coordination with audit partners, ICFR updation and testing, periodic review & closure of ongoing audits, supporting management initiates from risk & control prospective on automation, transformation for a Rs 3,200 Crore consumer durable company. Responsibility included end to end project management from expectation setting with management and process owners, guiding team on focus areas, leading audit delivery, presenting to management and audit committee. Ensuring process owner are supported in discharging their audit recommendation, obligations through regular liaison and providing clarity on expectations. Performing fraud investigations on management directions Investigation of complaints received over speak-up/ Whistle blower. Drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key functions. Updating risk authority control matrix (RACM) regularly for Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) testing and for sharing with statutory auditors. Coordinating and supporting statutory auditors for ICOFR testing Performing entity level control (ELC) testing for Management and supporting statutory auditors for the same. Preparation and circulation of key Management MIS to Executive Chairman (EC) office, CEO and Finance. Counsel, train, and mentor audit staff. GRC tool implementation and review of Segregation of Duties (SOD) for all function.

 Providing inputs to Group Internal Audit (GIA) for audit and Sox planning Independently leading multiple internal audits and supporting external auditors for Sox testing. Providing inputs to management to build robust processes and effective risk management framework. Supporting GIA team in preparation of quarterly reports for Board of audit and risk committee (BARC). Supporting higher management and risk & governance team in implementation of recommendation outlined in audit report. Supporting higher management in determining cost saving opportunities and value add to the different function/ areas of work. Leading technical trainings for the team members. Recruitment of new resources in the team.

 Monitoring and execution of internal audit, risk management or control assurance engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and audit reporting. Supported the engagement team in preparing reports on audit findings, recommend improvement areas to the audit client and obtain updates on the status of their implementation. Presentation of results of engagements to client's senior management and by accompanying EY Partners to present the results of work at Audit Committee and Board meetings. Identified control weaknesses and provided value-added suggestions for remediation Identified control gaps in processes, procedures, and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.

 Process review of Record to Reporting, Treasury, Procurement, Order to Cash, Hire to Retire, Taxation, Supply Chain, ITGC, Fixed Assets, Compliance & legal, Marketing etc. Examination and redesign of business processes and workflow of client organizations. Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing the most economical and efficient use of audit resources. Conducted Sox-404 testing and on-site internal audits, for leading companies in Africa, Middle East, and India.

 Income Tax return filing for individuals, HUF, firms, and Private Limited Companies. Support to Partner in drafting replies to notices under various section of assessment. Service tax registration and filing of returns. Support in Statutory Audits. Support in process reviews.