Open To Work
DEEPTI GUPTA
Gurgaon
Summary
A Chartered Accountant with Harvard, CIA and CFE credentials. Senior Internal Audit & Risk Leader with 22+ years of experience driving enterprise-wide audit, governance, and risk transformation across global organizations. Proven track record of setting up risk & audit function, partnering with Boards, Audit Committees, and CXOs to strengthen control environments, enhance risk visibility, and improve business resilience. Deep expertise in ERM, SOX, IFC, fraud risk, and audit transformation. Recognized thought leader, speaker at global forums, and active mentors to emerging leaders.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Internal Audit
MARS (erstwhile Kelloggs)
Gurugram
08.2022 - Current
- Led audit for AMEA region covering operations worth ~$4Bn; drive risk-based audit strategy and governance improvements
- Partner with global & regional leadership and strengthen control frameworks across operations
- Build and lead high-performing regional audit teams
- Reduced open audit issues by 50%
- Delivered P&L impact of ~$9M and mitigated financial exposure risks of ~$240M
VP, Assurance & Risk Management
HSBC
Gurugram
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Led assurance function and global governance frameworks
- Delivered SOX/non-SOX assurance and ESG risk initiatives
- Enhanced risk visibility and monitoring systems
Associate Director, Head Internal Controls
PepsiCo
Gurugram
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Led internal controls, ERM, and audit committee reporting
- Enhanced control effectiveness, minimizing audit issues
- Directed automation and transformation initiatives to streamline processes
Head Internal Controls
Walmart / Bharti Retail
Gurugram
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Developed internal controls function and governance frameworks to enhance compliance and risk management
- Presented findings to CFO and Audit Committee to ensure alignment on internal control effectiveness
AVP Finance Controls
EXL Services
Noida
07.2011 - 08.2013
- Led global SOX compliance and improved finance governance.
Chief Compliance Officer
Evalueserve
Gurugram
07.2008 - 07.2011
Built risk, compliance, and audit functions; implemented ERM and governance for listing on Nasdaq
Audit & Advisory Roles
Pwc and SNB
11.2003 - 07.2008
Managed Internal Audits, SOX Compliance and Process Improvements projects
Education
Executive Education Program - Succeeding as a Strategic CFO
Harvard Business School (HBS)
10-2025
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), USA
05-2021
Certified General Management Accountant (CGMA) -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK
01-2018
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification -
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA
05-2016
Diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01-2006
Chartered Accountancy (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05-2004
B Com (Hons) -
Delhi University
03-2001
Skills
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) & Governance
Internal Audit Strategy & Transformation
Audit Committee & Board Engagement
SOX / IFC / Regulatory Compliance
Fraud Risk Management & Investigations
Process Optimization & Cost Efficiency
Data Analytics & Continuous Monitoring
Global Stakeholder & Leadership Management
Accomplishments
- Received Game Changers Award in PepsiCo.
- Received Global CFO Award for implementation of Concur T&E Tool.
- Featured in IIA magazine as a successful audit leader.
Mentorship
- Mentoring 2 Women PHD Scholars from IIT Delhi.
- Mentoring blind student under HSBC’s Saarthi Program.
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker at various Universities and Senior Leadership forums on topics related to Audit, Ethics, Fraud, and Compliances.
- Speaker in ‘2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Asia Pacific’ on topic 'Building Ethical Culture in Organizations'.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteOn-SiteSalary Range
₹20000000/yr - ₹30000000/yrTimeline
Director, Internal Audit
MARS (erstwhile Kelloggs)
08.2022 - Current
VP, Assurance & Risk Management
HSBC
03.2019 - 08.2022
Associate Director, Head Internal Controls
PepsiCo
09.2015 - 03.2019
Head Internal Controls
Walmart / Bharti Retail
08.2013 - 08.2015
AVP Finance Controls
EXL Services
07.2011 - 08.2013
Chief Compliance Officer
Evalueserve
07.2008 - 07.2011
Audit & Advisory Roles
Pwc and SNB
11.2003 - 07.2008
Executive Education Program - Succeeding as a Strategic CFO
Harvard Business School (HBS)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), USA
Certified General Management Accountant (CGMA) -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification -
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA
Diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountancy (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B Com (Hons) -
Delhi University