Experienced Senior Manager with extensive experience in quality and risk management, and various compliance at Big 4. Proven track record in financial accounting advisory, leading quality assurance audits, and enhancing team performance. Skilled in financial analysis and client relationship management, driving successful outcomes in complex projects while fostering collaboration and excellence within teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Q&RM
EY GDS India LLP
Kochi
08.2014 - Current
I was the head of the Kochi Risk Management team for 2.5 years. The team supported various risk management activities of EY.
Worked on many projects in EY FAAS (Financial Accounting Advisory Services) for 2.5 years.
Presently, I am supporting the EY FAAS Q&RM leader of the EMEIA area in all the service line related Q&RM quality audits and compliance requirements
Senior Manager
KPMG GDC
Kochi
02.2011 - 08.2014
Responsible for setting up the Kochi offshore operations team to support the audit.
Lead and manage the Kochi offshore audit support team.
Ensure quality in the deliverables by working together with the client's audit experts.
Recruit and train the new joiners technically.
Deputy Manager - Finance
Vodafone
Kochi
02.2008 - 02.2013
Sarbanes Oxley Act compliance,
Prepaid Collection Accounting.
CapEx Accounting and Reporting,
Consultant, Sarbanes Oxley
Capgemini business services India Ltd.
Bangalore
08.2006 - 02.2008
Discuss and understand the financial processes with the process owner.
Process mapping, including the preparation of narratives and process flowcharts, with demarcation of departmental activities and segregation of duties.
Assessment of associated risks in the processes and the existing internal control system.
Performing a walkthrough for the process flow.
Assessing the design and operational efficiency of controls identified in the processes.
Identification of design and operating deficiencies in the processes assessed.
Valuation and quantification of the deficiencies based on guidelines issued by the Central Risk team.
Suggesting appropriate plans to remediate deficiencies.
Carrying out tests to ensure appropriate remediation of deficiencies.
Senior Audit Manager
CKN Kumar & Co
Thrissur
12.2003 - 07.2006
Lead internal audits
Responsible for the finalization of internal audits.
Tax planning and taxation consulting.
Preparation of project reports.
Senior Audit Assistant
Varma & Varma
Thrissur
05.2000 - 11.2003
Lead teams in various audits.
Tax audits and tax planning under the Income Tax Act.
Preparation of project reports.
Statutory audit as per the Companies Act of 1956 and the KGST Act.
Audits of proprietorships, trusts, and banks.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
Thrissur
05-2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Costing And Accounting
Calicut University
Thrissur
03-1994
Skills
Risk management and compliance
Quality assurance audits
Financial analysis and reporting
Team leadership and collaboration
Client relationship management
Affiliations
Interested in Financial market, Cricket, and Kathakali- a traditional art form in Kerala