HARDIK SHARMA
Gurugram,HR
Summary
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with 2+ years of experience in internal audit and Internal Financial Controls (IFC) testing engagements across manufacturing, software & technology, gaming, real estate, and e-commerce industries. Experienced in key business process including Supply Chain Management (SCM), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Hire-to-Retire, Inventory Management, Statutory Compliance reviews and operating effectiveness testing of internal controls, checklist-based audits, and RERA compliance reviews.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant – Governance Risk and Operations
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
02.2025 - Current
- Executed audits for clients in Manufacturing, FMCG, Hospitality, Gaming, Technology, and Real Estate, focusing on risk identification and control checks. Worked on key processes like Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Supply chain Management, Order-to-Cash (O2C), HR & Payroll.
- Led audits in SCM, HR & Payroll, Credit Management, and RERA compliance, delivering actionable insights to improve governance and operational efficiency.
- Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE) for internal controls, identified gaps, and recommended mitigation strategies. Performed walkthrough and testing across critical processes including Finance & Accounts, Fixed Assets, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and HR & Payroll.
- Developed comprehensive presentations to communicate findings and insights to stakeholders.
- Assisted clients in identifying operational challenges and implementing effective solutions.
- Evaluated client processes, providing actionable feedback for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
- Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations.
- Delivered end-to-end SCM audits for a leading e-commerce client, reviewing procurement, vendor management, and warehouse operations to identify risks and improve efficiency.
- Prepared status decks, management presentations, and detailed audit reports, ensuring clear communication of findings and actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Internal Audit Analyst
Protiviti India
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Conducted internal audits and statutory compliance reviews for manufacturing and hospitality clients, ensuring adherence to internal controls and statutory compliances.
- Delivered SCM audits and IFC TOE testing, identifying control gaps and recommending process improvements to strengthen governance.
- Executed high-risk audits in finance, HR, and logistics, ensuring timely completion and detailed reporting for senior management.
- Applied data analytics to detect anomalies in procurement and supply chain processes, driving actionable insights for risk mitigation.
- Successfully executed plant audits and statutory compliance reviews, delivering comprehensive reports and ensuring 100% on-time completion of all audit tasks within stringent timelines.
- Conducted detailed audits to assess compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
- Developed audit programs and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Senior Secondary Education -
CBSE
Certified Fraud Examiner - undefined
ACFE
11.2025
Risk Management Certificate - undefined
NSDC
01.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy Hons.
Delhi University
India08.2023
Skills
- Advanced Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Power BI
- SAP & Infor LN (ERP)
- Control Testing
- Risk Assessment
- Fraud Detection
- Process Gap Analysis
- Procure to Pay (P2P)
- Hire to Retire
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Client relationships
- Risk assessment
Accomplishments
- Completed all assigned audits on time and within deadlines.
- Won Quarterly Accelerator Award for delivering impact observations in plant audits for Spark Minda.
- Received appreciation from the HR Head for identifying high-risk observations during an HR audit.
Timeline
Consultant – Governance Risk and Operations
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
02.2025 - Current
Internal Audit Analyst
Protiviti India
10.2023 - 02.2025
Certified Fraud Examiner - undefined
ACFE
Risk Management Certificate - undefined
NSDC
Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy Hons.
Delhi University
Senior Secondary Education -
CBSE