Amit Bhatia

Results-driven Chartered Accountant with 19+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Sox Compliances, delivering regulatory excellence and business growth.

Gurugram, India

Gap assessments Process Narratives Walkthroughs Documentation Sox testing as per annual plan in scope. Risk Assessment Control Matrix (RACM) updating Lead Sheets finalizations and submissions in global tool Blackline COSO compliances framework review for entity Monthly MOR reporting to Management, Sox questionnaires follows ups and reviews. Issue assessments, follows ups, closure and reporting as per Sox 302 & Sox 404 compliances. Responsible for Management Representation Letter submissions to Region. Major disclosures in required standard documentation to Region/ global

Marital Status: Married

Personal Interest : ISKCON Follower

Internal Audit Expertise

Leadership & Management

- Led and developed controls and internal audit teams, ensuring effective management of internal audit, risk assessment, and controls monitoring and testing functions
- Finalized audit calendars in consultation with business units and stakeholders, presenting to Audit Committee meetings

Risk Management & Compliance

- Conducted risk assessments and developed risk management strategies, collaborating with business units to identify and mitigate risks
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting obligations, collaborating with auditors and regulatory bodies as needed
- Experienced in fraud investigation and risk control matrix (RCM) development

Audit Planning & Execution

- Performed risk-based audit planning, coordination, execution, reporting, and ongoing monitoring
- Executed planned audits through in-house teams or with Big 4 consulting firms, covering major business cycles (Order to Cash, Procurement, Inventory Management, etc.)

Internal Financial Controls & Governance

- Supported implementation of Internal Financial Control systems (IFC) in coordination with external consultants and management
- Reviewed and updated Risk Management Policies, implementing Governance structures, including Ethics policies and fraud prevention systems

Technology & Tools

- Proficient in SAP, Teammate, Blackline, and similar industry applications

Coverage & Travel Experience

- Managed audits across various locations, including branch audits, plant audits, corporate functions, regions, and zones
- Extensive travel experience across India and overseas (Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Dubai)

• Internal audits: Bharti (Airtel), DLF, Universal Limited, The Qutub Hotels
• Statutory Audits: Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, Max, BHEL, Dabur, Singer India, Jay Bharat Maruti, SPL and various other corporates.
• Projects (The World Bank): Procurement Audit under guidelines of Ministry of HRD-Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan covering 8 States in India. Procurement Post Review of Contracts under Various Projects funded by the World Bank