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Internal Audit and Risk professional with over 20 years of experience across manufacturing, automotive, hospitality, and research-led organisations. Proven capability in strengthening governance environments, evaluating ERP-embedded controls (SAP, Oracle, Odoo, Focus), and advising leadership on financial, operational, and regulatory risk. Experienced in multi-location audits, compliance oversight, fraud risk mitigation, and driving sustainable process improvements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Manager – Internal Audit
GT Group, India
04.2025 - Current
- Lead risk-based audit programmes across business units and locations.
- Evaluate ERP-driven procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and tax configurations.
- Strengthen general ledger governance and anomaly detection.
- Oversee indirect tax compliance and reconciliation frameworks.
- Present risk-rated findings with remediation tracking.
Compliance Manager
Pravartak Technologies Foundation
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Reviewed contracts and institutional arrangements for financial and regulatory exposure.
- Enhanced governance around project expenditure and utilisation.
- Coordinated statutory, insurance, and policy compliance.
Manager – Risk & Controls
Ratna Shree Anandhaas Hotels
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Executed multi-location audits covering revenue assurance, inventory, and assets.
- Improved input credit reliability and vendor compliance.
- Reinforced cash and expense control practices.
Head – Risk Management & Systems
Jain Metal Industries
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Reviewed end-to-end sales and revenue cycles identifying leakage risks.
- Oversaw GST compliance across domestic and export transactions.
- Defined KRAs and risk metrics.
Deputy Manager – Finance
Ashok Leyland
10.2007 - 09.2019
- Led SAP-based accounts payable controls.
- Supported process automation and efficiency gains.
- Liaised with auditors across reviews.
- Supported MIS accuracy and compliance reporting.
Internal Auditor
Lakshmi Machine Works
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Delivered Oracle-based audits across inventory, receivables, payables, and assets.
- Conducted plant verifications and compliance diagnostics.
Education
B.Com -
CA Intermediate - undefined
Accounting Technician Certificate - undefined
Certified GST Professional - undefined
Skills
Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA)
Internal Control Frameworks / COSO
Enterprise & Operational Risk
ERP Controls & Data Integrity
Financial Reporting Reliability
Statutory & Tax Compliance
Fraud & Duplicate Payment Prevention
Inventory & Working Capital Controls
Work Availability
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Certification
Accounting technician
Software
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Interests
Risk and compliance, soft skills
Timeline
Senior Manager – Internal Audit - GT Group, India
04.2025 - Current
Compliance Manager - Pravartak Technologies Foundation
03.2023 - 03.2025
Manager – Risk & Controls - Ratna Shree Anandhaas Hotels
10.2021 - 11.2022
Head – Risk Management & Systems - Jain Metal Industries
01.2020 - 06.2020
Deputy Manager – Finance - Ashok Leyland
10.2007 - 09.2019
Internal Auditor - Lakshmi Machine Works
01.2001 - 01.2007
Accounting technician
05-1998
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - CA Intermediate,
ICAI - Accounting Technician Certificate,
Government of India programme - Certified GST Professional,
Bangalore University - B.Com,