D V Ramachandra Rao Fca, Cisa, Cia, Cfe Email & Phone Number

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Employed as Manager Internal Fraud and Investigations at NYSE listed Financial Services firm with below responsibilities Implementation of an internal fraud risk management framework for Paysafe's operations with initiatives covering prevention, detection, and response workstreams Carry out fraud risk assessments to ensure early identification of internal fraud risks and ensure that these are managed in line with group strategy Review existing control environment and assess… Show more Employed as Manager Internal Fraud and Investigations at NYSE listed Financial Services firm with below responsibilities Implementation of an internal fraud risk management framework for Paysafe's operations with initiatives covering prevention, detection, and response workstreams Carry out fraud risk assessments to ensure early identification of internal fraud risks and ensure that these are managed in line with group strategy Review existing control environment and assess effectiveness against known fraud schemes. Identify control gaps and create insightful ana lysis to support the implementation of new controls to reduce fraud risk Actively engage internal stakeholders throughout the business to ensure that remediation plans are implemented on time and to the necessary standard Fully investigate all known instances of internal fraud, ensuring integrity of evidence always, Carryout root cause analysis and propose remedial act ions to reduce likelihood of recurrence Deliver antifraud education, awareness, and training initiatives to promote a fraud prevention culture Actively demonstrate understanding of fraud risk management, whilst conscious of the needs of the business and its customers Provide comprehensive and timely risk reporting for governance committees Show less

Hyderabad Area, India

Executing engagements for professional firms and corporates in the areas of Forensic Investigations Funds Diversion Embezzlement and Misappropriation Fraud Risk Assessment of specific processes in a company Financial Reporting Due Diligence Internal Audit Information Systems Audit Internal Controls review incl. IFC, ICFR Risk Assessment Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures including Internal Audit… Show more Executing engagements for professional firms and corporates in the areas of Forensic Investigations Funds Diversion Embezzlement and Misappropriation Fraud Risk Assessment of specific processes in a company Financial Reporting Due Diligence Internal Audit Information Systems Audit Internal Controls review incl. IFC, ICFR Risk Assessment Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures including Internal Audit Manual Training's to corporate employees in the above areas Show less

Hyderabad

Provide consulting services to several clients that includes process reviews, compliance reviews, investigations, due diligences, risk assessments, internal controls in industries such as financial services, hospitality, manufacturing, pharma and IT/ITES servicesPerform assessments of operational, process risks and fraud risksConduct internal investigations for client organizations for non-compliance of code of conduct and violations of regulatory provisionsReview compliance to… Show more Provide consulting services to several clients that includes process reviews, compliance reviews, investigations, due diligences, risk assessments, internal controls in industries such as financial services, hospitality, manufacturing, pharma and IT/ITES servicesPerform assessments of operational, process risks and fraud risksConduct internal investigations for client organizations for non-compliance of code of conduct and violations of regulatory provisionsReview compliance to policies and procedures of the client organization and regulatory compliances applicable to the client organizationDevelopment of Standard Operating Procedures for relevant policies for the client organizationsAssess risks and prepare Risk Control Matrices for the processes within the client organizations and perform management testing of the risks/controls.Conduct Vendor review process for multinational clients at top IT/ITES companies across various locations Manage cross functional teams at the firm and at the client organization.Provide regular training to the employees Show less

Hyderabad Area, India

Conduct Fraud Investigations (Financial reporting frauds / embezzlement and misappropriation / Incidents of bribery/corruption etc.,) Perform fraud risk assessments of the current state of vulnerable processes (including creating an anti-fraud policy and a fraud response plan etc.,) Designing/Improving/Monitoring FCPA/Anti-bribery/Regulatory compliance programSpecial reviews for corporates and financial institutions

Hyderabad Area, India

Leading Internal Audit assignments including validation of internal controlsPerform assessments of operational, process risks and fraud risksReview compliance to policies and procedures of the organization and regulatory compliances

Hyderabad Area, India

Lead co-sourced Internal Audit activities with the assistance of in-house Internal Auditors and the outsourced International firm, reporting to the Audit Committee. Accountable for handling Process Assurance and Risk analysis, Financial & Compliance Audits besides Information Systems Audits. Review business risks to the organization that includes IT risksDevelop Risk based Internal Audit Plan. Preparing & driving the execution of annual audit plans. Support the development of the… Show more Lead co-sourced Internal Audit activities with the assistance of in-house Internal Auditors and the outsourced International firm, reporting to the Audit Committee. Accountable for handling Process Assurance and Risk analysis, Financial & Compliance Audits besides Information Systems Audits. Review business risks to the organization that includes IT risksDevelop Risk based Internal Audit Plan. Preparing & driving the execution of annual audit plans. Support the development of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program through the application of the COSO ERM framework. Perform and lead the assessment of strategic and operational risk of business and support unitsLead and supervise risk assessments of business and support processes and submit report to vertical heads for implementation and monitor remediationReview compliance to policies & procedures of the organizationReview compliance with various statutes effecting the organization.Support in implementation and management testing of entity level controls for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act in the organization.International exposure in providing assurance on foreign branches and subsidiaries.Primarily responsible for overseeing and managing compliance issues within the organization and to drive ethical business conduct through the organization.Ensure the company and associates are complying with internal policies and proceduresCo-ordinate with cross-functional teams within the organization to ensure compliance and perform internal investigations to violations Code of Ethical Business ConductProvide guidance and support on compliance issues to the business and support unitsDiscuss with HR and ensure completion of periodical trainings to employees on the Code of Ethical and Business ConductProvide updates to the code based on changing regulatory scenarioProvide regular communications to the Senior Management and make quarterly presentations to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors Show less

Hyderabad

- Responsible for providing Strategic direction & oversight to thecompany over Governance, Risk, and Controls - Acting as the Corporate Ombudsman of the group since Mar 10.- Supported in complete automation of the internal audit processes and developed the internal audit processes as an independent product.- Successfully involved in providing support in process walkthroughs for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance- Instrumental in receipt of Recognition of Commitment Award from The… Show more - Responsible for providing Strategic direction & oversight to thecompany over Governance, Risk, and Controls - Acting as the Corporate Ombudsman of the group since Mar 10.- Supported in complete automation of the internal audit processes and developed the internal audit processes as an independent product.- Successfully involved in providing support in process walkthroughs for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance- Instrumental in receipt of Recognition of Commitment Award from The Institute of Internal Auditors by the Internal Audit department- Proactively commenced new audit areas- Supported during the restatement and finalisation of accounts. Show less

Hyderabad Area, India

Lead the Finance and Information Systems teams, reported to the MD and the holding company in Singapore.Acted as the head of Finance, Accounts, Costing and Systems of the company. Submitted monthly MIS reports to the holding company in SingaporeManage relationships with bankers for financial requirements of organization as working capital flow, term loans and credit cash facilitiesManage compliances of regulatory agenciesComplete financial activities on time and processing all… Show more Lead the Finance and Information Systems teams, reported to the MD and the holding company in Singapore.Acted as the head of Finance, Accounts, Costing and Systems of the company. Submitted monthly MIS reports to the holding company in SingaporeManage relationships with bankers for financial requirements of organization as working capital flow, term loans and credit cash facilitiesManage compliances of regulatory agenciesComplete financial activities on time and processing all financial information of the companyInitiate and prepare yearly budgets and monitoring complianceSupervise the profitability and advising on the pricing of products and services.Involved in accounts finalization and monitoring systems & internal controls of the company.Reported financials as per Indian and Singapore Accounting StandardsCoordinated with all stakeholders to ensure smooth transition to new management during takeover Show less

Hyderabad Area, India

Lead a team for providing advisory services and arranging equity / project finance & working capital to the clients. Advise clients on fund raising, drafted offer documents & placed Bonds. Prepared MIS reports.Reported to the Executive Director and also responsible for handling Finance & Accounts of the company.

Hyderabad Area, India

Lead a team as the In-charge of Finance & Accounts at corporate office including the entire aspects of commercial activities. Reported to the VP – Finance. Prepare organization wide budgets and prepared monthly MIS Liaise with the bankers for working capital enhancement & renewal, arranged approvals for term loans & submission of reports and prepared requisite MIS reports.

Hyderabad / Chennai, India

Prepare project report and appraisal, drafted offer documents, coordinated for marketing of the public issue portion of bonds and ensured compliance with the regulatory guidelines.Involved in the syndication of debt component with Banks & Institutions including lease & H.P transactions Involved in the maintenance of Accounts & other related work at the branch office and also Corporate Finance activities including lease, hire purchase etc.

Chennai Area, India

Bengaluru Area, India

Cfe, Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation

Certification In Ifrs, Ifrs

Certificate In Chinese Langauge And Culture, Chinese Language

Cgbl, Certificate Of Global Business Leadership

Cia, Internal Audit

Cisa, It Audit

Fca, Finance, Accounts, Audit ...