ANUSHA PS
Mumbai
Summary
Strategic Internal Audit Leader with 14+ years of experience in audit, risk management, and compliance across global technology, financial services, and manufacturing sectors. Proven track record in developing high-performing teams and enhancing controls and compliance through effective collaboration with senior stakeholders.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
10.2013 - 01.2021
- Conducted risk-based internal audits, SOX audits, and ensured effective stakeholder management.
- Lead teams in identifying control gaps at design and operations level utilizing data analytics
- Authored audit reports summarizing findings, root causes, and proposed corrective measures.
- Engaged with ERM teams for strategic annual planning initiatives.
- Contributed to development of internal audit manual with streamlined templates and processes.
- Championed implementation of management's action plans while updating audit committee on progress.
- Drove the identification of control gaps at the design level as the first internal controls team member.
- Ensured continuous monitoring of controls and compliance reporting to the finance controller.
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
07.2007 - 10.2013
- Assisted clients with operational risk assessments, SOX advisory, and risk-based internal audits.
- Evaluated design and operational effectiveness of controls to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Identified revenue leakages and potential cost savings through process optimization.
- Recommended system improvements and designed new systems as needed.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedure Manuals and templates for key activities and KPIs.
- Created presentations for discussions in forums such as Chamber of Commerce.
- Conceptualized and developed several go-to-market solutions, resulting in significant wins.
Education
ACS -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
01.2009
B.Com -
Ethiraj College For Women / Madras University
01.2007
Skills
- Internal audits, SOX, and ICFR
- Compliance reporting
- Risk assessment
- Data analytics
- Stakeholder management
- Process optimization
- Resource and Project management
- Time management
- Root cause analysis and remediation
- Audit reporting and board presentation
- Standard operating procedure documentation
Accomplishments
- Led risk-based internal audits across global operations, identifying key financial and operational risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies
- Spearheaded SOX compliance reviews and remediation, boosting audit efficiency by 25%
- Streamlined internal audit processes, enhancing resource allocation, utilization, and overall efficiency
- Consistently delivered high-impact audit outcomes, strengthening organizational resilience through strategic risk insights
- Recognized as the champion for EY’s “Compliance Manager” tool, improving client compliance management and reporting
- Delivered actionable audit recommendations, many of which were adopted by clients to enhance governance and risk controls
- Conducted training sessions for audit teams, enhancing process understanding and elevating audit performance
Timeline
Senior Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd
10.2013 - 01.2021
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young Pvt. Ltd.
07.2007 - 10.2013
ACS -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
B.Com -
Ethiraj College For Women / Madras University
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