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Janavi Gera
Deputy Manager - GRCS | Tech
Gurgaon
Summary
Results-oriented Risk Consulting Manager with 7+ years of experience in data-driven internal audits, controls, and process transformations across diverse sectors. Led a team of 10 in delivering analytics-driven assurance and process re-engineering solutions. Expertise in risk management, SOX 404, internal audit and continuous control monitoring. Leveraged analytics and automation to enhance audit efficiency and drive cost reductions.
Overview
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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
Baker Tilly
05.2025 - Current
- Managed a team of 10 analysts and senior consultants to deliver procure-to-pay testing engagements using advanced data analytics to identify control gaps and prioritise remediation; developed implementation roadmaps for PSU and large private clients, improving control coverage and remediation timelines.
- Owned end-to-end creation of the risk-control matrix from control-owner interviews and risk assessments, covering 25+ critical controls across HR & Payroll, Order-to-Cash, Capital Asset Purchases, Financial Reporting, and Inventory to support design and operating effectiveness testing.
- Directed a cost-optimization engagement for a major managed-office platform, delivering 20–30% cost savings through process redesign, vendor consolidation, and contract rationalization; oversaw change management and vendor negotiations.
- Designed and delivered a Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) solution that automated key risk indicator detection, enabling near real-time exception reporting and faster audit responsiveness; led the implementation team and handover to client operations.
- Delivered a Travel & Expense monitoring tool to detect forged, duplicate, and policy-noncompliant invoices, strengthening transaction-level controls and reducing exception rates.
- Architected and implemented 2,000+ KPIs across industries and functions to enable risk assurance, performance monitoring, and more targeted audit coverage; coordinated KPI governance with client stakeholders.
- Led multiple process re-engineering engagements, redesigning workflows to remove inefficiencies and improve turnaround times and service levels for clients.
- Integrated data analytics and automated risk checks into audit programs to enable real-time exception reporting and reduce manual testing effort.
- Managed and executed black-box testing for PSU clients to validate system behavior, configurations, and control effectiveness.
- Implemented generative AI capabilities to automate audit report generation, improving reporting speed, consistency, and quality while maintaining technical review controls.
- Supported Partner-led pursuits by drafting strategic proposals, solution narratives, and client presentations; contributed to business development and pitch-winning activities.
- Designed and delivered training programs to upskill client teams and internal staff in analytics, CCM, and control-testing methodology, increasing internal adoption and client self-sufficiency.
- Managed client relationships, ensuring satisfaction through effective communication and timely project delivery.
- Implemented strategic initiatives that increased operational efficiency and reduced turnaround times for reports.
Senior Consultant
ANB Global
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Led onsite management assurance projects for a leading telecom client, achieving 100% compliance and reducing policy deviations by 30%.
- Advised on data analytics for process testing using sales and cost MIS, uncovering 15 key improvement opportunities and boosting efficiency by 20%.
- Developed management information reporting systems with streamlined status updates, cutting reporting cycle time by 40%.
- Implemented change management strategies in collaboration with leadership, reducing project timelines by 25% and increasing stakeholder satisfaction by 15%.
Consultant
KPMG Assurance & Consulting Services Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Led and executed testing of 8+ key processes using data analytics for procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles, identifying first-level gaps and improvement opportunities, and preparing a comprehensive implementation roadmap.
- Led and executed 5+ overseas onsite internal audit projects for Manufacturing and Service clients across Europe and North America, ensuring robust compliance and operational oversight.
- Led a team of 5 in planning and executing SOX testing, ensuring timely completion, compliance with internal controls, and accurate remediation tracking.
- Conducted a comprehensive review and automation design for global Travel & Expense using data analytics, streamlining reporting for management discussions and cutting turnaround time by 40%.
- Led documentation of a risk control matrix derived from control owner insights and risk assessments, covering 25+ key controls across processes such as HR & Payroll, Order-to-Cash, Capital Asset Purchases, Financial Reporting, and Inventory, to ensure effective design and performance testing.
- Identified 10+ control and process gaps in business operations and provided actionable recommendations along with detailed findings for management review.
- Assisted the Manager in creating 3 strategic proposals for upcoming business opportunities, contributing to the firm’s growth pipeline.
- Managed internal audit activities for a portfolio of 7 clients—including audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and overseeing client onboarding risk formalities—to consistently meet compliance deadlines.
- Conducted risk assessments and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to industry regulations.
Assistant Manager
Fortis Healthcare
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Modified RCM by conducting materiality assessment, reforming entity level and process level risk & control matrices, assessing existing controls, including fraud controls, identifying gaps, and agreeing on the implementation plan with the Management.
- Managed a team of 6 members for conducting audit assessments along with performing various analysis to review both financial and non-financial aspects of business, with direct reporting to the Board and Upper Management.
- Enhanced working efficiency of MRD and Nursing department by 50%, by finding root cause of delay and deficiency.
- Determining the objective, scope, and general plan of the assigned audit.
- Preparing customizable audit programs that identify risk and control for the application or process used by the client.
Associate Consultant
EY India
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Executed Risk Based Internal Audit using analytics for a leading Healthcare company, assessing financial and operational procedures, including revenue recognition and billing.
- Utilized advanced data visualization tools, Power BI to enhance reporting accuracy in the Chennai-region restaurant chain.
- Actively sought opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of various operations in both healthcare and media and entertainment industry.
- Performed various data analytics on transactions to find significant anomalies.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and rectify gaps in International Patient Service using data-driven insights.
- Facilitated the design and implementation of strategic internal controls for a healthcare client, reducing process inefficiencies by 25% and enhancing compliance adherence across all operational levels.
Project Manager
Dng and Associates
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement technology-driven solutions for risk-based internal audit, enhancing process visibility and accuracy.
- Oversaw budget allocation activities by implementing resource management software, achieving optimal resource utilisation and reducing waste by 15%.
- Led and executed testing of processes leveraging data analytics for order to cash, further identifying first-level gaps and improvement opportunities, aligning with management on action plans, and preparing the implementation roadmap.
- Executed a comprehensive project plan using Gantt charts and Agile methodologies, maintaining 100% project schedule adherence.
Consultant
Ambit Collective
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Led and executed testing of processes leveraging data analytics for order to cash, further identifying first-level gaps and improvement opportunities, aligning with management on action plans, and preparing the implementation roadmap.
- Reviewed, reported & eliminated the non-compliances by 93% identifying root causes, risks involved & providing ideas S.O.P.s.
- Identified process gaps and inefficiencies to minimize revenue loss by performing various physical & financial test & implementing controls to ensure complete compliance.
- Enhanced financial controls by integrating custom Excel macros, streamlining the fraud detection process and reducing errors by 10%.
Analyst
BDO
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Performed extensive analysis on financial data using advanced analytics software, contributing to a 20% increase in fraud detection accuracy.
- Recovered & resolved both financial & non-financial evidence & backtrack the steps taken while conducting fraud to eliminate possibility of further such frauds.
- Designed new control measures based on fraud patterns, cutting fraudulent transactions by 35% and saving the company’s potential losses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science and Technology
Institute of Forensic Science
Nagpur01-2018
Higher Secondary - PCB
Vishvas Public School
01-2015
Skills
Client Relations: 4/5
Project Management: 4/5
Risk Management: 4/5
Strategic Planning and Analysis: 4/5
English: Full professional proficiency
French: Elementary proficiency
Hindi: Full professional proficiency
Punjabi: Full professional proficiency
Function and Specialization: Management Assurance, Risk Assessment, Documenting policies and procedures, Process automation and data analytics, Project management
Sectors: Manufacturing, Automotive, Metal mining, Healthcare and Medical equipment, FMCG and Retail, Media and Entertainment
Software
My SQL
Powerpoint
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor - Level 2 | The Institute of Internal Auditors
Interests
Networking and socializing, traveling, exploring new culture, kathak dance
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Baker Tilly
05.2025 - Current
Senior Consultant
ANB Global
10.2024 - 03.2025
Consultant
KPMG Assurance & Consulting Services Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2024
Assistant Manager
Fortis Healthcare
02.2023 - 08.2023
Associate Consultant
EY India
05.2022 - 02.2023
Project Manager
Dng and Associates
01.2021 - 05.2022
Consultant
Ambit Collective
06.2020 - 11.2020
Analyst
BDO
06.2019 - 11.2019
Higher Secondary - PCB
Vishvas Public School
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science and Technology
Institute of Forensic Science