DHANANJAY JALGAONKAR
Chinchwadgaon, Pune
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Manager of Internal Audit at VIAVI Solutions, skilled in risk management and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing audit processes and fostering collaboration, resulting in improved compliance and operational efficiency. Adept at strategic planning and mentoring, driving high-performance teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Internal Audit
VIAVI SOLUTIONS
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: VIAVI Solutions Inc headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, empowers Service Providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and Fibre networks with intuitive instruments, systems, and technologies; and expertise in light management and optical coatings and 3D sensing.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the internal audit function, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall strategy.
- Lead the risk assessment process, identify and assess risks, and develop plans to mitigate those risks.
- Develop and execute audit plans, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports to senior management, communicating findings and recommendations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
- Identify and implement process improvements within the internal audit function, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders, fostering a strong internal audit culture.
- VIAVI Solutions Inc headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, empowers Service Providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and Fibre networks with intuitive instruments, systems, and technologies; and expertise in light management and optical coatings and 3D sensing.
Manager, Internal Audit
VIAVI SOLUTIONS
05.2018 - 09.2024
- Responsible for Managing Operational & SOX Audits.
- Assist to develop the organization’s yearly audit plan.
- Handle audit assignments, review all paperwork and audit reports.
- Review the reports that were prepared by other auditors.
- Initiate different project planning and help to assess risk.
- T&E analysis & Risk Assessment.
- Develop audit direction for the rest of the auditors in the organization.
- Provide leadership to other auditors on various assigned tasks and ensure satisfactory outcomes.
- Perform different audit tasks which include preparation, paperwork, and other associated reports.
- Take part in the coordination of audit assignments and ensure good interactions with the administrators, staff, and external auditors.
- Participate in the development and implementation of policies by providing short and long-term planning.
- Recommend different methods that could help to enhance and improve control procedures.
- Work with the management to resolve issues that may have been identified through audit findings.
- Conduct follow-up on all the different audit assignments given to other auditors.
- Make research on the latest trends and other issues relating to the industry.
- Ensure proper documentation of the results of the audit evaluations.
- Plan and allocate resources and staff in accordance with their skills and schedules.
- Ensure that audit software is up to date.
- Perform other related assignments as assigned by the management.
- Development, reevaluation and updating of regional internal control framework (Business Controls) post Oracle Implementation and New Acquisition in UK.
- Support Internal Audit Initiatives such as System Implementation and Review, Special Investigation, Operational Audits, etc.
Assistant Manager
EXL Service (EXL Consultancy)
Pune
04.2014 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: US based Telecommunication company having its presence globally with turnover of $ 3 Billion.
- Internal Audit team member for control testing and compliance for the client of EXL.
- Handled Onsite Audit in Frankfurt Germany.
- Serving both as a mentor & trainer for team members.
- Handling Teamwork paper reviews and responsibilities.
- Identification of any deficiencies of the controls in testing & finalizing the same with clients.
- Co-ordination with External Auditors.
- Reporting directly to client and senior management in US.
- US based Telecommunication company having its presence globally with turnover of $ 3 Billion.
Consultant
MAHAJAN & AIBARA
Pune
12.2009 - 04.2014
- Worked as a Team Leader with following responsibilities.
- Primary responsibility for direct supervision of executing Internal Audit project work plans.
- Direct, client-facing engagement responsibilities.
- Serving as both role model and trainer, client service and assists team members in developing technical and professional competency.
- Identify risk and opportunities attach to business processes and assessment of the controls pertaining to business processes.
- Reporting to Manager/Partner.
- Preparation of Draft Report and discussion of same.
- Preparation of Final draft report after taking comments from Management.
Article Assistant
RAHUL SANCHETI & CO
Pune
07.2008 - 02.2009
- Income Tax Scrutiny Assessment.
- Preparation of paperwork for scrutiny assessment as per the requirement of Income Tax Officers.
- Attending hearing at Income Tax office with Partner.
Article Assistant
T.R. CHADHA & CO
Pune
02.2006 - 07.2008
- Handled internal audit assignments individually and also with support of seniors for Manufacturing Industries, Government PSU’s, Service/ IT/ KPO Sector, etc.
Customer Service Associate
WNS Global Services
11.2004 - 09.2005
- Company Overview: A renowned BPO Company having clients all over the World.
- Daily & Weekly MIS of Team.
- Online Invoice Processing on Mainframe.
- A renowned BPO Company having clients all over the World.
Education
MBA - Finance
Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2019
PE-II - CA Inter
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2005
B.com -
Pune University
01.2002
HSC - 12th
Maharashtra State Board
01.1999
SSC - 10th
Maharashtra State Board
01.1996
Skills
- Auditing
- Assurance
- Internal Audit
- Risk Management
- Leadership
- Management
- Team Motivation
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Stakeholder Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Issue Analysis
- Operational audits
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Audit reporting
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment
- Internal audit
- Mentoring team
- Strategic planning
Languages
- English
- Marathi
- Hindi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/26/80
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Areas Of Interest
- Playing Lawn Tennis
- Site seeing (Nature)
- Trekking
Affiliations
Leading and very active in companies CSR activities
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Internal Audit
VIAVI SOLUTIONS
10.2024 - Current
Manager, Internal Audit
VIAVI SOLUTIONS
05.2018 - 09.2024
Assistant Manager
EXL Service (EXL Consultancy)
04.2014 - 05.2018
Consultant
MAHAJAN & AIBARA
12.2009 - 04.2014
Article Assistant
RAHUL SANCHETI & CO
07.2008 - 02.2009
Article Assistant
T.R. CHADHA & CO
02.2006 - 07.2008
Customer Service Associate
WNS Global Services
11.2004 - 09.2005
MBA - Finance
Savitribai Phule Pune University
PE-II - CA Inter
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.com -
Pune University
HSC - 12th
Maharashtra State Board
SSC - 10th
Maharashtra State Board
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