Avinash Agarwal
Chartered Accountant
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished leader with comprehensive experience transforming, building and leading large team of internal controls professional focused on influencing and supporting leaders to achieve growth, efficiency and profitability. Experienced at operating in diverse and complex businesses within risk management, translating knowledge into strategy to drive performance. Professional communication skills and a proven track record of senior level relationships and successfully leading high performing and highly engaged teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Control Manager, Vice President
JP Morgan Services India Private Limited
Bengaluru
11.2016 - Current
- Provided leadership, development and strategy for execution of Retail Bank Internal Control program and to effectively assess and mitigate risk associated with operational execution.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes, performance reporting and partnerships to drive network-wide improvements.
- Defined strategies and created plans to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
- Worked successfully with multiple stakeholders and team members to prioritize and deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Improved operational efficiencies by identifying key business priorities, analyzing root cause issues and implementing project management.
- Lead hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team.
- Developed team culture and teammate engagement of 20+ teammates in alignment with company purpose.
- Coached, motivates and developed team of direct and indirect reports to achieve full potential and meet business objectives.
Internal Auditor, Senior Analyst
Goldman Sachs Services Private Limited
Bengaluru
02.2014 - 11.2016
- Performed audit, reviews, AUP, MRA & MRIA validations.
- Developed an in-depth understanding of Compliance function – AML & KYC process and Finance function – payroll processing, transfer pricing, FFIEC 009, Service Tax & Excise Duty payment process.
- Conducted walkthrough and prepared Risk Control matrix & test program.
- Executed testing (Design & Effectiveness) ensuring timely completion of audit fieldwork.
- Drafted Issues (including severity) and Management Action Plans for controls gaps identified.
- Created aging report of Management Action Plans for Senior Management reporting.
- Independent validation of Audit & Regulatory identified issues based on established framework.
- Conducted Continuous Monitoring Summary (CMS) for identification of changes to business processes and assessing its impact on control environment.
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young LLP
Bengaluru
12.2011 - 02.2014
- Performed planning and execution of audit procedures.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and procedures.
- Managed teams, helped in setting performance expectations and provided feedback.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Kolkata, India 09.2007 - 05.2011
B. Com (H) -
BESC College
Kolkata, India 04.2007 - 03.2010
Skills
Team Leadership & Development
undefinedTimeline
Control Manager, Vice President
JP Morgan Services India Private Limited
11.2016 - Current
Internal Auditor, Senior Analyst
Goldman Sachs Services Private Limited
02.2014 - 11.2016
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young LLP
12.2011 - 02.2014
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
09.2007 - 05.2011
B. Com (H) -
BESC College
04.2007 - 03.2010
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