Aravind Ravi
Bengaluru
Summary
Chartered Accountant and CISA with 8+ years of experience in internal audit and risk assurance across startups and large listed companies. Skilled in leading audits per IIA standards, control testing (ETF, AML, Legal Governance), and validating 100+ remediation plans. Experienced in managing audit teams, developing Risk and Control Matrices for complex processes (logistics, FAME subsidies, ICFR), and driving full audit cycles with third-party vendors. Recognized for automating audit processes and creating CXO dashboards for enhanced reporting. Played a key role in IPO risk disclosures, ITGC user access reviews, and fraud investigations covering procurement and payments. Awarded “The Dependable Player” by Group CFO for consistent performance and reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager (Corporate Audit)
State Street Corporation Mumbai Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current
- Executed comprehensive audits in strict adherence to IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) standards, performing robust control testing across Governance, ETF, Legal Governance, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) domains to ensure rigorous risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
- Spearheaded the Audit Issue Validation process, systematically evaluating management remediation plans and rigorously testing implemented actions. Achieved a track record of successfully validating over 100 remediation initiatives, directly contributing to sustained control improvements and closure of critical audit findings.
- Architected and delivered advanced executive dashboards for CXO-level reporting utilizing leading audit management tools, significantly enhancing decision-making visibility and strategic oversight for senior leadership.
- Drove successful outcomes in multiple User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles on the Archer GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platform, validating feature functionality and ensuring seamless alignment with complex audit and compliance requirements.
Assistant Manager (Internal Audit and Risk Assurance)
ANI Technologies Pvt Ltd (Ola) and OLA Electric group
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Directed the preparation and management of the Risk Factors section of the IPO Prospectus, ensuring comprehensive risk disclosure and strict adherence to regulatory standards in coordination with legal and executive leadership.
- Managed, mentored, and developed a team of four auditors, steering the organization’s Internal Audit Plan for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 to align assurance activities with enterprise risk priorities and strategic objectives.
- Designed and implemented detailed Risk and Control Matrices (RCM) for mission-critical processes—including Logistics and the FAME subsidy program within OLA Electric—supporting effective risk management and control optimization.
- Led and executed Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) audits for OLA Cabs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and strengthening the integrity of financial reporting processes.
- Independently planned and delivered end-to-end audits across OLA Electric’s core business verticals: Third-Party Logistics (3PL) reviews, SAP Segregation of Duties (SOD), FAME continuous monitoring, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Production, Inventory Management, and Sales Incentive programs. Earned recognition as “The Dependable Player” by the Group CFO for exceptional reliability and impact.
- Conducted comprehensive audit reviews for OLA Financial Services (Insurance and Wallet divisions), ANI Technologies (Cab Hailing), and OLA Stores (Dark Stores operations), demonstrating adaptability and subject matter expertise across multiple business lines.
- Served as a key contributor to the fact-finding investigations team, leading or participating in 20+ internal investigations and whistleblower complaint resolutions; effectively identified and resolved control breaches and fraud across Procurement, Sales Incentives, and Payment Gateway processes.
- Orchestrated the full internal audit cycle for FY 2022-23, providing oversight across 13 functional areas and managing deliverables from three third-party internal audit vendors, resulting in comprehensive and timely audit closure.
- Developed and executed the Internal Audit Plan for FY 2024-25, including ownership of the RFP issuance and onboarding process for new external audit partners, further enhancing audit quality and oversight capability.
- Championed process innovation through the automation of repetitive audit procedures, enabling effective continuous monitoring and delivering significant improvements in efficiency, risk detection speed, and audit quality.
Senior Audit Consultant
Blueridge consulting (for Ashok Leyland Group companies)
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Independently planned and executed comprehensive internal audits across diverse Ashok Leyland group companies—including Auto Ancillary, Defence, UAE Operations, Body-Building, and IT & ITES sectors—developing tailored Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) and delivering detailed audit committee presentations to senior management and the board.
- Fostered strong collaboration with executive stakeholders and business leaders to promote transparency and continuous improvement, while standardizing audit methodologies and reporting across the group to elevate overall risk management maturity.
- Led in-depth IT General Controls (ITGC) audits, focusing on User Access Reviews to assess and strengthen user provisioning, privilege management, and segregation of duties, effectively mitigating IT and operational risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Articled Assistant
R Subramanian & co LLP
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Completed articleship at M/s. R Subramanian and Company LLP, Chennai, actively participating in and leading audits of listed public and private companies across various sectors, both in India and internationally.
- Demonstrated expertise in statutory audits, including planning, execution, documentation, and reporting under the Income Tax Act, and contributed to high-impact assignments such as Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) audits for steel and paper manufacturing sectors.
- Proficient in SAP-FICO, Tally, Oracle, CBS, and Microsoft Office; leveraged strong technical skills to support audit procedures, financial analysis, and compliance initiatives across diverse client engagements.
Education
CISA -
ISACA
04.2025
Chartered Accountant - undefined
Institute of chartered Accountants of India
11.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
05.2014
Skills
- Data analysis
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- SAP software proficiency
- Oracle
- SQL
- Power BI proficiency
LANGUAGES
English
Tamil
Timeline
Assistant Manager (Corporate Audit)
State Street Corporation Mumbai Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager (Internal Audit and Risk Assurance)
ANI Technologies Pvt Ltd (Ola) and OLA Electric group
04.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Audit Consultant
Blueridge consulting (for Ashok Leyland Group companies)
12.2020 - 03.2022
Articled Assistant
R Subramanian & co LLP
12.2015 - 12.2018
Chartered Accountant - undefined
Institute of chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
CISA -
ISACA
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