Uday Kumar Email & Phone Number

Chennai Area, India

As a Partner at DURV, I am truly grateful for the opportunity to drive growth, provide value to our clients, and nurture talent within the organization.Through networking and fostering strong relationships, we have been able to expand our client base and deliver personalized solutions that aim to exceed expectations. I believe in a hands-on approach to managing internal audits, which ensures compliance and offers valuable insights to improve efficiency, along with practical and effective recommendations.Being a people-oriented leader, I take great joy in coaching and mentoring our junior team members, fostering a skilled and motivated workforce.Stakeholder management is core to our success, allowing us to deliver timely and innovative solutions that align with our clients' specific needs and challenges.In addition, we leverage the power of data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau to provide our clients with even greater value. By harnessing these technologies, we can present complex information in an intuitive and visually compelling manner, empowering our clients to make data-driven decisions with confidence. This ensures that our solutions are not only precise but also easily understandable, making the information accessible to stakeholders at all levels.In summary, my role as a Partner at DURV is a humbling opportunity to lead with integrity, empathy, and innovation. Together, with our dedicated team, we strive to deliver exceptional value to our clients, positioning ourselves as a trusted and reliable partner. I am committed to achieving tangible results and making a positive impact in the work we do.

Chennai

My specialized expertise in SAP, Data Analytics, and Internal Audit played a critical role in driving efficiency, security, and optimization across operations. Ashok Leyland is the 2nd largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India, the 4th largest manufacturer of buses in the world, and 19th largest manufacturers of trucks.Through comprehensive SAP Reviews, I supported reviews to ensure the reliability and integrity of our critical business processes, enhancing productivity and maintaining a competitive edge. Leveraging Data Analytics, I uncovered valuable insights from vast datasets, enabling data-driven decision-making that improved operational efficiency and adaptability in the dynamic manufacturing landscape. Thorough Internal Audits assessed controls, compliance, and risk management, providing actionable recommendations to enhance overall performance and mitigate risks.

Chennai Area, India

As Manager in the Internal Audit team, I oversaw and guided the review of Information Technology controls. My responsibilities included overseeing SOX controls reviews for key applications, evaluating application controls in vital processes, and identifying key SOX controls during application implementation. Additionally, I managed scoping, planning, and reviewing IT audit areas mandated by the Audit Committee.Leading the team, I ensured compliance with regulatory requirements for SOX controls and enhanced operational efficiency through application controls reviews. Proactively identifying key controls during application implementation fortified our IT systems against potential issues.During application introductions, I performed reviews of key controls and conducted impact analyses to assess implications and mitigate potential risks. Aligning new IT implementations with our organization's strategic goals ensured seamless integration.As a team leader, I cultivated a collaborative and motivated work environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing among team members. Through effective leadership, our team delivered high-quality audits, providing valuable insights to support decision-making.In conclusion, my tenure as Manager in the Internal Audit team involved comprehensive Information Technology controls review. From SOX controls evaluation to application reviews, my focus on compliance, efficiency, and risk management contributed positively to control environment.

Chennai Area, India

As my only operational role, this had helped me gain a unique opportunity to understand what it takes to be on the “other side of the table”, as an auditeeAs an individual with previous experience in Internal Audit and a continued focus on this area in future organizations, my role involved leading team for organization efforts on Cost Tracking & Optimization and Receivables Management. Drawing on my expertise in Internal Audit, I lead the team to diligently track and optimize costs related to New Product Developments, ensuring prudent resource allocation and streamlined expenditures.Simultaneously, I spearhead Receivables Management by conducting trend analysis, meticulously assessing the sales-to-cash process, and providing insights for strategic efforts to minimize the days it takes for sales to be converted into cash receipts. Through this integral aspect of financial operations, I played a vital role in improving the organization's cash flow and overall financial stability.In summary, as an experienced individual in Internal Audit this role encompassed operational excellence in Cost Tracking & Optimization and Receivables Management. Moreover, I actively seek and value diverse perspectives by engaging with stakeholders across the organization. Through this comprehensive approach, I strive to contribute to the organization's success by ensuring financial efficiency, optimizing processes, and providing valuable insights for continuous improvement.

Chennai Area, India

Within a short period, I had the opportunity to demonstrate a keen ability to uncover fraudulent activities, applying my analytical skills to swiftly identify red flags and recommend robust preventive measures. Despite the brief duration, I forged strong relationships with team members and clients, contributing to the collaborative and supportive work environment.Successfully uncovered various instances of fraud, focusing on critical areas such as business critical data leakage, foreign corrupt practices, and job work-related improprieties.

Chennai Area, India

As a Global Business Controls Implementation Specialist at Shell International, I was responsible for deploying the business controls framework across some of the organization's global operations. I worked closely with regional and business unit focal points to identify control operators and owners, ensuring a comprehensive and well-structured control environment. Through remote testing, I assessed effectiveness of controls by verifying sample transactions and conducted knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance control awareness among operators. Additionally, I engaged with onshore and offshore stakeholders, providing regular updates and seeking management support to reinforce the importance of controls and foster a culture of compliance. This role provided me with valuable insights into Shell's complex business processes, improved my interpersonal skills, appreciate cross-cultural interactions, and enabled timely implementation of business controls, contributing to a robust risk management system and regulatory compliance.

Chennai Area, India

I feel incredibly fortunate to have been given the opportunity to work as a Risk-based Internal Auditor, focusing on testing business cycle, IT General and Application controls in SAP and Oracle systems. This role allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of various complex processes and ERP systems used by some of the leading companies. It's truly been a rewarding experience to be able to identify control points within these processes and systems and test the effectiveness of existing controls.Throughout these engagements, I've had the chance to learn how controls are viewed in a business environment and recognize areas for improvement. This experience has been invaluable in helping me grow both professionally and personally. I am grateful for the chance to develop my leadership, organizational, and communication skills, ensuring that I can provide the best possible service to clients of PwC. I cherish the opportunities to collaborate with talented colleagues and contribute to the success of our clients by enhancing their control frameworks and mitigating risks effectively.

In my first job, post qualification, my key responsibility was to review the internal controls of key processes.I was primarily involved in reviewing the internal controls of key processes, with a particular focus on Cane Operations. My role required me to analyze various efficiency parameters, such as recovery and peak-period crushing, to assess their performance within the manufacturing setup. Additionally, I utilized data analytics to identify and analyze abnormal trends, presenting my findings to the audit committee.A significant aspect of my responsibilities involved reviewing the in-house ERP system responsible for recording all cane-related transactions. This allowed me to gain hands-on experience in assessing and ensuring the adequacy of system controls.Overall, my first job provided me with valuable insights into the controls framework in a Manufacturing environment and allowed me to understand the intricacies involved in the manufacturing process. It was a rewarding experience that laid a strong foundation for my future career in this field.

During my Articleship Training, gained experience in:Internal audits for leading pharma manufacturers and a hotel chain.Internal audit execution and later lead team for a Non-Banking Finance Company across India.Statutory audits of bank branches, prominent Tea Planters Association.I also had the opportunity to lead Mumbai branch during the last four months.This opportunities equipped me with valuable auditing and leadership skills for my future career

Bachelor Of Commerce

Fca, Accounts, Tax, Law, Mafa

Cisa, It Security, Audits

Cfe, Fraud Investigation, Evidence Collection, Ethics And Law

Post Gratuate Diploma In Cyber Law & Cyber Forensics, Cyber Law & Cyber Forensics

Schooling (1St To 12Th)

Cia