Eshvaren Shanthan Sanmugam Email & Phone Number

Malaysia

Malaysia

• Lead the Internal Audit Team in specialising in Project Development/ Construction Audit with an approximate value of RM1.3 Billion and Key Corporate Functions Audit such as Property Management and Group Procurement Division.• Engage with various Head of Divisions/Departments to provide internal control consultancy and foster robust built-in internal controls to withstand and safeguard against business complexities and move towards achievement of zero tolerance to process non-compliances.• Act as a technical process management expert for business stakeholders in reviewing existing business operations and new business initiatives. This includes development and enhancement of process, controls, business rules, policies and procedures.

Platinum Sentral

• Lead the Internal Audit Division of SPAD in assessing the organisation’s governance, risk management, and internal controls• Implement audits and highlight issues and recommendations to Audit Committee and senior management while managing total budget of RM 400,000 for the division as Senior Manager of Internal Audit• As Senior Manager of Internal Audit, I provide internal control consultancy to Head of Divisions/Departments, fostering robust built-in internal controls that withstand business complexities and moves towards zero tolerance of process non-compliances• Advice business stakeholders on technical process management, developing processes, controls, business rules, policies and procedures for existing and new business operations as part of Senior Manager of Internal Audit's Workscope______________________________For my full CV, please email me directly at: eshvaren.acca.cmiia@gmail.com

Selangor, Malaysia

• Oversaw a team of up to 27 in the Internal Audit (IA) function under the Equipment Group, comprised of 5 Malaysian companies and 34 branches, and 9 overseas subsidiaries with 14 branches in Papua New Guinea, Myanmar, Vietnam, Singapore and China• Implemented the COSO Framework to transform compliance-based audit methodology to risk-based audit, and integrated audit services to provide assurance on internal controls, risk management and governance processes throughout the company• Developed the IA team competency to achieve high-performance delivery • Liaised closely with the Management Audit Committee to provide periodic reports on status and result of Audit Plan and budget• Executed the Risk Control Self-Assessment as project team leader, streamlining the audit process and increasing efficiency by ensuring high-risk areas receive more focus

Iia Auditorium, Malaya University, Unitar

• Conduct voluntary career talk in various universities to promote Internal Audit profession on behalf of Institute of Internal Auditor, Malaysia (IIAM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Supervised an audit team of up to 15 in executing audits, assessing project risks, developing audit approach/program and performing field work• Reported audit findings and recommendations to improve internal controls and procedures, ensured implementation of recommended actions and issued audit reports to Management• Supported risk management, compliance and operational audits for various companies including Lafarge Group, Save the Children, Australia, Air Asia and more• Participated in high-level information technology reviews, data management reviews; developed and implemented standard operating procedures, human resource optimization exercises and risk-based internal auditing reviews at companies operating in Solomon Island, Indonesia, Bangladesh and more• Trained in auditing industries including: manufacturing, property development, hotel management, cement industries, education, training centers, call center operations, insurance and share brokerage

Damansara Heights

• Collaborated with teams of up to 10-15 in providing assurance services for KPMG’s clients, auditing accounts and evaluating internal control environments, identifying risk areas, control issues, and assisting in mitigation to improve business• Specialized in assurance services for private and public listed companies specializing in logistics, oil/gas and manufacturing. Companies assisted include: Maersk Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Group of companies, SMIS Corporation Berhad, Malaysia LNG Group of companies, ATIS Corporation and more• Supported customers through close liaison, providing discussion on deficiencies and recommending corrective action to improve finances and operation

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General, 6 Distinctions 2 Credits 4 Exemptions

Activities and Societies: Project Director, VUMBA Student Club, Sunway Collage

Certified Fraud Examiner

Certification In Risk Management Assurance (Crma)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (Cisa)

Certified Internal Auditor (Cia) - Institute Of Internal Auditors Malaysia, Internal Audit

Association Of Certified Chartered Accountants (Acca), Chartered Accountancy

Systematic Diploma In Business (Major In Information Technology), Information Technology, Accountancy & Business Studies, 3 Distinction 1 Credit

Activities and Societies: ACCA leadership camps