Akhil Veliath
Management Consultant
Ernakulam
Summary
ACCA Finalist and Finance & Taxation graduate with two years of experience delivering value-driven internal audit, risk management, and advisory solutions across India and the Middle East. I have supported leading organizations in the Aviation, Energy, Automotive, and Infrastructure sectors in strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing financial transparency, and optimizing business processes through risk-based audits, control assessments, advisory engagements, and transformation initiatives focused on driving efficiency, resilience, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
Consultant
Protiviti Global Business Consulting
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered GRC advisory and internal audit engagements across the Aviation, Energy, Automotive, Infrastructure, and Real Estate sectors, strengthening governance frameworks, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Led an advisory audit engagement to enhance processes across PMO, Marketing & Communications, Strategy, Commercial, and VGD functions for a leading ANSP in the Middle East.
- Developed comprehensive Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) to strengthen governance frameworks, enhance control effectiveness, and mitigate key operational and strategic risks.
- Supported internal audit transformation and enterprise risk assessment initiatives, including audit universe design, development of risk registers, and preparation of risk-based, multi-year internal audit plans for a leading Middle East airline.
- Contributed to the design and enhancement of Delegation of Authority (DoA) frameworks for a major airline group, including restructuring authority matrices, and supporting the development of delegation policies and parent–subsidiary governance models.
- Executed risk-based internal audits and internal control reviews across key business cycles (Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Cash & Bank Payments, Payroll, and Inventory Management), improving control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Conducted procurement, vendor management, and payment audits, assessing compliance with DoA frameworks and contractual terms, identifying duplicate or erroneous payments, and recommending enhancements to approval workflows and procurement governance.
- Performed inventory audits for automotive and energy sector clients, including physical verification, SAP reconciliation, and recommendations to strengthen inventory controls and data integrity.
- Served as a team member on capital project audits, covering budgeting, cost monitoring, statutory compliance, site safety, and adherence to project timelines.
Education
ACCA Finalist -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA)
United Kingdom (UK) 04.2001 -
Bachelors of Commerce - Finance And Taxation
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
Kerala, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Internal Audit & Risk-Based Reviews
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt
Timeline
Six Sigma Black Belt
01-2026
Consultant
Protiviti Global Business Consulting
03.2024 - Current
Corporate and Commercial Law : University of Illinois
03-2021
ACCA Finalist -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA)
04.2001 -
Bachelors of Commerce - Finance And Taxation
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
04.2001 -