KRISHNA KUMAR
Chennai
Summary
5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory and Consultancy Services. Worked on all phases of Internal audits: Planning, Testing, Reporting and Implementation. Trained new on-boards. Good communication skill and effective in elucidating complex information. Effective team player. Worked alongside qualified Chartered Accountants, qualified CIA and qualified CFEs. Proficient in data collection and analysis with a meticulous eye for detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor II
Mr. Cooper/Rocket Companies
ChennaI
06.2024 - Current
- Planned and conducted independent internal audits and reviews in support of the Company’s annual internal audit plan, including leading and participating in a wide variety of financial, operational, regulatory, and special reviews.
- Developed audit test programs and performed audit tests to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
- Utilized data analysis software to perform statistical analyses of data.
- Performed research to understand and summarize laws and regulations or other requirements and assessed if functions and programs being evaluated adhere to applicable requirements.
- Prepared audit findings and recommendations that clearly communicate risks, in terms of impact to the business and root cause, and key audit issues from a senior management and Audit Committee perspective.
- Conducted walkthroughs with clients / auditees to understand the business, process and to communicate audit results and recommendations.
- Provided periodic updates to management and the Internal Audit Senior Vice President and Assistant Vice President regarding status of audits and other projects in process.
- Developed and maintain effective business relationships and partnerships with audited areas to ensure mutual understanding of audit scope, procedures, and reporting progress.
- Provided assistance and guidance to external auditors to ensure a timely and efficient completion of their audits.
- Developed skills necessary for advancement to other opportunities within the company or within the Internal Audit team, like SOX and performed testing.
- Independently performed risk-based reviews, enhanced internal controls by contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across various audits
- Assisting Manager effectively and efficiently in conducting walkthroughs, planning and executing fieldwork for Test of Design and Test of Effectiveness.
- Using Artificial Intelligence in audit to build RACM (Risk And Control Matrix) to improve risk detection, controls and applicable regulations.
Portfolio Manager
Self Employed: Equity, Derivate and Commodity Markets
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Competent with technical charts of Equity and Commodities in stock market.
- Managing portfolio for clients in the past 3 years and has helped them achieve good Return on Investment.
- Handling AUM of more than 10 Million (in rupees) in a span of 2 years.
- Assisted clients in trading derivatives like futures and options on stocks, index and commodities.
Articled Assistant
PKF Sridhar & Santhanam LLP
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Experience across multiple industries - Hospitality, Manufacturing, Turnkey Projects, Engineering, Chemicals, Tea, Construction Equipment, Electricity Transmission, IT.
- Lead the Internal Audit team for six Listed Companies. Performed various internal audits and physical stock verification across India.
- Presented the internal audit report in the Audit Committee meeting for listed and unlisted companies for various clients.
- Provided value added cost savings on areas like labour management, Purchases etc.
- Executed Forensic and Due Diligence assignments.
- Handled key areas like Production, Purchases, Sales, Treasury, Human Resources and Inventory management.
- Lead the Statutory audit team and handled key financial areas like fixed assets, payables, receivables, inventories and other expenses.
- Direct reportee to the Director of Internal Audit and Forensics
Education
CA Inter -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chennai02-2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
University Of Madras
Chennai05-2018
CA CPT -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chennai06-2014
High School -
GRT Mahalakshmi Vidyalaya Matriculation
Chennai03-2013
Skills
- MS OFFICE
- FINANCIAL REPORTING
- INTERNAL CONTROLS
- AUDITING
- RISK ASSESSMENT
- CONTROL TESTING
- SOFTWARE- SAP/TALLY
- DATA ANALYSIS
- SQL
- PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
- FRAUD IDENTIFICATION
Extracurricular Activities
District Table Tennis Player - won the third place in Doubles team District Volley Ball player. Men's Kabbadi team Percussionist Instrument - Mridhangam
Timeline
Internal Auditor II
Mr. Cooper/Rocket Companies
06.2024 - Current
Portfolio Manager
Self Employed: Equity, Derivate and Commodity Markets
01.2022 - 01.2024
Articled Assistant
PKF Sridhar & Santhanam LLP
09.2016 - 01.2019
CA Inter -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
University Of Madras
CA CPT -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
High School -
GRT Mahalakshmi Vidyalaya Matriculation