Ashoka Ganapathi
CAMS,CFCS
Bangalore
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Manager
KPMG
Bangalore
02.2020 - Current
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, suppliers and customers.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
- Played instrumental role in company-wide risk assessment efforts, supporting enhancements in business processes and controls.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
Manager
HSBC
Bangalore
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
- Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
- Maintained fraud analysis models to improve company systems.
- Interacted with law enforcement agencies, regulators and financial institutions to coordinate investigations related to fraudulent activities.
- Read fraud and security risk management-related articles and white papers and took part in webinars to keep abreast of changes in fraud and security landscape.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Audit Analyst
ANZ
Bangalore
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
- Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits.
Education
Executive General Management Program - Accounting, Finance,Strategy
Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore
Bangalore 12.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting,Taxation,Auditing
Mangalore University
Mangalore 06.2010 - 06.2013
Skills
Policies and procedures
Certification
ACAMS
Timeline
ACFCS
11-2023
Executive General Management Program - Accounting, Finance,Strategy
Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore
12.2022 - 12.2023
ACAMS
04-2022
Manager
KPMG
02.2020 - Current
Manager
HSBC
02.2015 - 02.2020
Audit Analyst
ANZ
03.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting,Taxation,Auditing
Mangalore University
06.2010 - 06.2013
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