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ANU PRIYA

ANU PRIYA

Bangalore

Summary

Chartered Accountant and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) with over 15 years of experience in assurance, financial controls, and risk management, driving impactful initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and compliance. 7 years of international work experience in a Big4 assurance practice and over 6 years of experience in the banking domain.

Key highlights:

  • In a GCC model, successfully onboarded a new team and achieved end-to-end ownership for more than 80% of the work in a span of three years.
  • Developed a comprehensive approach for integrating Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) risk assessment with financial reporting risk assessment, which contributed to overall efficiency.
  • Proven track record of enhancing efficiency by saving 7,000+ hours through innovative strategies that included development and implementation of multiple automation solutions.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Financial Controls Manager

Wells Fargo Bank
Bengaluru
04.2021 - Current
  • Leading the control testing team responsible for design and operating effectiveness for Securities Operations and Accounting.
  • Identification of key financial and regulatory reporting risks (FRY-14Q, FRY-15, FFIEC, FRY-9C).
  • Collaborating with business partners on efficiency initiatives, and ensuring that the risks are fully mitigated.
  • Identifying control gaps and working with business partners and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate mitigation.

Assurance Manager- Banking and Capital Markets

Ernst & Young, GDS
Bangalore
12.2018 - 04.2021
  • Held a portfolio of banking clients and ensured high-quality and timely deliverables from the team in line with audit methodology and the Global team's expectations.
  • Built a specialized team with a focus on standardization, automation, and transformation. Led the development and implementation of various automation solutions that led to efficiency and higher quality of engagements.
  • Conducted efficiency reviews, audit quality reviews, and suggested improvements in efficiency of up to 40% time savings.
  • Led a team of managers, assistant managers, seniors, and associates. Monitored the utilization of the team (almost the size of 40 people), budget analysis, and other operational matters.

Manager-Assurance

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Singapore
11.2010 - 12.2017

Assurance Manager at PwC Singapore

  • Directed and managed end-to-end audit assignments for a client portfolio size of S$800k to S$1,000k.
  • Ensured financial reporting standards compliance and risk management, and provided insightful recommendations to enhance clients' financial reporting.
  • Client management, business development, and managed project financials.

Assurance Transformation Manager (2017)

  • Led implementation of Global Assurance tools (technology) within the firm.
  • Encouraged adoption of data analytics and automation in external audits in purchasing, payables, payroll, and the revenue cycle.
  • Collaborated with other network firms in the region to improve the implementation of assurance tools.

Associate

Lovelock and Lewes (PwC member firm)
Bangalore
10.2008 - 05.2010
  • Acted as Team Lead for audit field work for multiple clients across industries.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
09-2008

Financial Risk Manager -

Global Association of Risk Professionals

Skills

Technical expertise

  • Internal controls and COSO framework
  • Risk management
  • SOX Audit, Statutory Audit, Compliance Audit
  • International Financial Reporting Standards, US GAAP, Ind AS
  • International Standards on Auditing, US GAAS
  • Scoping and risk assessment
  • Regulatory reports and compliance

Automation tools and applications

  • Alteryx, Power BI, VBA
  • Development and implementation of automation solutions using these tools
  • Experience working with data analytics tools such as Power BI, internal analytics tools
  • Power Apps, Power Automate basic knowledge, and ideation

Soft skills

  • Leadership and team management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking

Accomplishments

Awards and recognition at Wells Fargo

  • Leadership award (CFO) for innovation
  • Manager's SPOT Award for excellence in execution
  • Multiple recognitions from leadership during weekly call-outs

Awards at EY GDS

  • SPOT Award in January 2020 for leading leadership meet
  • 3 Bravo awards in FY20 from clients as token of appreciation
  • R&A Champions Award for creating an impact in people matters

Awards at PwC Singapore and Bangalore

  • PwC Experience Award (for exceptional contribution to a project) in 2012 and 2013
  • GEM (Going the Extra Mile, PwC) award in March 2010

Timeline

Vice President, Financial Controls Manager

Wells Fargo Bank
04.2021 - Current

Assurance Manager- Banking and Capital Markets

Ernst & Young, GDS
12.2018 - 04.2021

Manager-Assurance

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
11.2010 - 12.2017

Associate

Lovelock and Lewes (PwC member firm)
10.2008 - 05.2010

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Financial Risk Manager -

Global Association of Risk Professionals
ANU PRIYA