• Liaise with Third Party Risk Management teams to incorporate their requirements into Controllers business process, facilitating seamless integration with technology solutions• Spearheading initiatives within the Finance Operations Business Partnership team to optimize upstream systems and processes, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to Controllership standards• Oversaw firm-wide control effectiveness testing for a portfolio of 5k+ financial controls, ensuring prompt remediation of deficiencies and thus enhancing compliance with SOX regulations and internal risk governance standards• Coordinated with Divisions in identification and documentation of risks and key controls in all significant product lines and regions• Lead End User Computing Tool (EUCT) Governance charter as a part of second-line function

• SOX implementation for Flipkart group entities in coordination with Walmart’s requirement and processes• Leading ICoFR (Statutory Audit) testing for Flipkart group entities. Coordination and supervising multiple process owners to rationalize controls and have standardized RCM (Risk Control Matrix) and Flowcharts for statutory audits

• CC&E Manager for Ethiopia and Tanzania market. • Was a part of Central SOX Compliance Team (CAS), getting the complete processes transitioned from Africa markets to India. Dotted line reporting to Central CAS team in Budapest (Hungary) DBS office.• Responsible for standardization of work papers and evolving constantly to have best in class SOX practice • Follow-up, Tracking & monitoring implementation efforts of the business for recommendations given. Provide periodic updates to CIA office on follow up status• Support in the creation and implementation of effective governance, compliance and risk management frameworks across DBSI to drive holistic performance and maintain a reputation

• Lead Variable pay (commission) payout profile of India Market, which involved extensive stakeholder management of top-level leadership team • Managed and build a team for commissions and accounts profile• Liaison with Revenue and Accounts Receivable team, Tax team and Business team to conclude monthly billing and tax-related concerns for finalizing departmental revenue and incorporate the same in commission payout. • Performed complex cost impact analysis, studies, and recommendations on subjects such as payment strategies to ensure market competitiveness, incentive/sales compensation, and developing salary structures• Worked on automation of commission computation on PeopleSoft (ERP tool) with Global IT team from Chicago and Singapore to reduce manual intervention

• Performed multiple financial, process, system and compliance audits along with process-level and entity-level risk assessments including fraud-risk assessments• Lead a SOX assignment with a team of 15 people across all regions in India. Implemented SOX compliance controls and drafted design scripts for all processes and controls in 22 distilleries for one of the biggest alcohol manufacturing companies in India listed in US stock exchange• Performed risk and control reviews, internal audit and process audits in diversified manufacturing industries (from audit planning till implementation) on various project/ clients• Areas reviewed: Production, Distributor management, Direct & Indirect Tax process, Logistics, Indirect Procurement, Fixed Assets, Treasury, HR & Payroll process, Travel, and Living, etc.• Prepared ICFR (Internal Control over Financial Reporting) documents for a manufacturing company in compliance with the new Company Act, 2013• Lead a SOP assignment for Customs payment and refund claim for one of the biggest conglomerate in India• Reviewed branch functions of a metal manufacturing company (Areas reviewed included cash management, sales, and services invoicing, bank transaction, attendance records)

• Accomplished risk and control reviews and process audits in diversified industries• Areas reviewed: Procurement to pay cycle, HR and payroll, Statutory Compliance, Insurance, Factory Audit, Loan Licensee Review and Carrying & Forwarding Agents (CFA) audit of top 5 Pharmaceutical companies in India• Lead a team of 5 for 100% physical verification for the biggest Power Company in Gujarat• SOX compliance review in one of the world’s largest metal and mining company, HQ in London, U.K. having revenue of US$ 14 billion

• Concurrent Audit of National Banks, Service Industries, Resorts, Manufacturing units• Preparation of Tax Audit Reports of companies engaged in various industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Tours & Travels, and Textiles, etc.• Preparation as well as e-filing of Income Tax Returns and TDS Returns• Auditing and Finalization of Books of accounts & Preparation of Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss Accounts of both Non-corporate and Corporate Entities