Establish budget; and devise annual audit plan; and finalize risk assessments to manage strategic, technology, compliance, financial, operational, and reputational risks.Plan regional audits based on audit plan, develop audit programs, oversee internal operating controls, and set direction for individual audits. Also, allocate resources (auditors and senior auditors) to projects.Lead and mentor two teams for competent management of audits and liaising with operations’ heads for understanding their processes. Also, review process maps developed by team members to identify gaps.Instrumental in design and development of policies and procedures’ manual for internal audit department.Identify and investigate instances of fraud, assess effectiveness and relevance of control measures, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and statutory guidelines.Key Achievements:✷ Successfully completed eight special assignment reviews within two months.✷ Significantly contributed to finalization of HR and recruitment audit.

Led and mentored teams for competent management of financial, compliance, and process audits. Provided important inputs for development of annual audit plan, secured approvals for engagement-wise audits plans of ALJ Motors' showrooms, and prepared audit reports. Followed-up with business units for ensuring implementation of recommendations to correct discrepancies; investigated fraud, non-compliance, and harassment cases reported via hotline; and ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Key Achievements:✷ Identified inefficiencies and recommended corrective action (for inefficiencies) in central purchasing contract department✷ Reduced costs by revising manual of authority ✷ Selected by leadership team for supporting business continuity team for managing COVID-19 crisis ✷ Hosted a forum on health, safety, and security

Analysed financial data, developed financial reports, and reviewed controls and processes for assets' acquisition/disposal. Also, managed reconciliation and expense monitoring tasks. Key Achievement:✷ Developed independent payroll policies for ALJ Machinery to setup internal controls and facilitate implementation of WPS (Wage Protection System) regulations

Verified and recorded suppliers' invoices, developed cost sheets, and created purchase orders in Orion ERP.

Maintained purchase ledger and reconciled cash book with passbook.