Gourav Goyal
Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor
GURGAON,Haryana
Summary
An innovative, dynamic, and highly energetic business consultant with a proven ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities. A driven individual, comfortable in handling large and complex engagements whilst exceeding service expectations. Proactive and have a proven ability to improve processes and people by promoting best practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Manager
PERNOD RICARD INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
03.2022 - Current
- Actively support/participate in the Risk Assessment exercise
- Prepare the audit universe in consultation with the Risk and Assurance (R&A) Head
- Engage with key stakeholders at Senior Management positions for planning audit programs, process walkthroughs, etc
- Timely report results of an audit performed to relevant stakeholders
- Work closely with process owners for the preparation of remediation plans
- Routinely follow up with process owners and report on the implementation status of agreed remediation plans
- Quarterly preparation of “Audit Committee Pack” for top management and audit committee
- Proactively highlight significant audit findings to management (without waiting for the issuance of Draft Report)
- Ensure effective utilization of Data analytics tools for qualitative outcomes
- Reviewing work of external consultants (for engagements executed under the co-sourcing model)
- Derive multiple automation projects to empower the second line of defense
- Supporting “Ethics and Compliance team” in identifying the process-related gaps during internal investigations
- Maximized performance by mentoring team members
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
Manager
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Ensure smooth execution of the end-to end audit
- Proactively highlight significant audit findings to management (without waiting for issuance of Draft Report)
- Ensure compliance with the Audit Management Process
- Review the Risk and Control Matrices (RCM) prior to commencement of the audits
- Provide recommendation for automation of reports to the management post completion of audits
- Ensure effective utilization of Data analytics tools for qualitative outcomes
- Responsible for assessing effort estimate and managing engagement budgets
- Responsible for status update w.r.t compliance to open issues and submit action taken report to the management
- Collation of Auditee Feedback for each completed audit to improve the Audit Quality
- Providing guidance and reviewing work done by team members Presenting reports to top management and audit committee
Assistant Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Preparation of the Annual Audit Plan and Quarterly IA Calendar
- Support manager in preparation of reports for top management and audit committee
- Prepare the Risk and Control Matrices (RCM) prior to commencement of the audits
- Utilization of Data analytics tools for qualitative outcomes
- Responsible for status update w.r.t compliance to open issues and submit action taken report to the management
- Obtain Management response and action plan for the gaps identified
- Conduct the kick off meetings, perform data analytics, execution of the audits, conduct Exit meeting and issue the reports as per pre-defined timelines
Experienced Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Conduct the opening meetings, perform data analytics, execution of the audits, conduct Exit meeting and issue the reports as per pre-defined timelines
- Obtain Management response and action plan for the gaps identified
- Analysis of Pan India data for High Risk Issues reported in the respective audits
- Responsible for managing and executing assigned engagements on Internal Audit, SOP documentation, IFC testing while ensuring qualitative deliverables within stringent timelines
- Support manager in preparation of reports for top management and audit committee
- Timely update to the key stakeholders management on the audit status
Consultant (S2)
GRANT THORNTON INDIA LLP
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Conduct the opening meetings, perform data analytics, execution of the audits, conduct Exit meeting and issue the reports as per pre-defined timelines
- Responsible for managing and executing assigned engagements on Internal Audit, SOP documentation, IFC testing while ensuring qualitative deliverables within stringent timelines
- Support manager in preparation of reports for top management and audit committee
- Timely update to the key stakeholders management on the audit status
Consultant (S1)
Grant Thornton India LLP
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Conduct the opening meetings, perform data analytics, execution of the audits, conduct Exit meeting and issue the reports as per pre-defined timelines
- Responsible for managing and executing assigned engagements on Internal Audit, SOP documentation, IFC testing while ensuring qualitative deliverables within stringent timelines
- Support manager in preparation of reports for top management and audit committee
- Timely update to the key stakeholders management on the audit status
Articled Assistant
Luthra & Luthra Chartered Accountants
02.2011 - 07.2014
- Responsible for assisting seniors in performing engagements on Internal Audit and SOP documentation
Education
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
06.2009 - 05.2014
B. Com -
Kurukshetra University
06.2009 - 04.2012
Skills
Data Analytics
Accomplishments
- Developed "Exception reporting mechanism" through Power BI tool to empower second line of defense
- Received a management award in Pernod for demonstrating a collaborative approach to bring the improvements
- Rated as "Outstanding Performer" most of the times during stint with PwC
- Received "Employee of the Quarter award" during articleship tenure
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Timeline
Manager
PERNOD RICARD INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
03.2022 - Current
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
11-2021
Manager
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED
10.2020 - 03.2022
Assistant Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited
04.2018 - 09.2020
Experienced Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited
12.2016 - 03.2018
Consultant (S2)
GRANT THORNTON INDIA LLP
04.2016 - 11.2016
Diploma in IFRS (UK)
12-2014
Consultant (S1)
Grant Thornton India LLP
09.2014 - 03.2016
Articled Assistant
Luthra & Luthra Chartered Accountants
02.2011 - 07.2014
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
06.2009 - 05.2014
B. Com -
Kurukshetra University
06.2009 - 04.2012
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