Lalith Thard
Summary
Bringing 10+ years of experience in risk management and project leadership. Proven track record in enhancing business integrity and implementing robust frameworks. Skilled in team management and project execution, driving significant process improvements and compliance across diverse industries. Passionate about delivering impactful solutions and fostering collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Deloitte USI
06.2022 - Current
- Led pre-implementation projects for an Automotive and Telecom client, which involved developing risk and control framework, rationalizing legacy controls, drafting control test procedure, designing process flow diagrams and conducting pre-implementation review of ITAC controls.
- Managed SoX testing, SoX readiness, risk and control harmonization, rationalization and gap assessment engagements for Manufacturing and IT clients.
- Managed Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) assessments for IT and Banking clients, to align with regulatory requirements and strengthen vendor governance
Team Lead
Accenture India
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Investigated fraud within Procure-to-Pay and Hire-to-Retire processes, exposing policy and personnel-level gaps, and proposed process improvements to fortify overall business integrity.
Assistant Manager
Deloitte India
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Conducted risk-based internal audits, whereby identifying cost-saving and process improvement opportunities across key business processes — for an iron and steel, men’s ethnic wear, solar cell, and FMCG companies.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal audit manuals for an iron and steel, men’s ethnic wear, solar cell, FMCG, and government companies.
Consultant 3
Protiviti India
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Designed and implemented an Internal Control Review (ICR) framework for a Telecom company in Saudi Arabia, identifying risk mitigation and control improvement opportunities.
- Developed and implemented Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to identify and assess top risks for a downstream Oil and Gas company in Saudi Arabia.
- Recovered losses from false warranty and sales claims for consumer electronics and automobile companies.
- Evaluated dealer and service center performance using Balanced Scorecard framework for consumer electronics and automobile companies.
Education
Executive MBA - Finance And Operations
IIM Kozhikode
09-2025
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05-2015
B.Com -
St. Xavier’s College
Kolkata05-2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Team management
- Handling multiple projects
- Business Development
- Overseas work experience
Certification
- CISA, ISACA, 2023
- PMP, Project Management Institute, 2024
Sector Experience
- Telecom
- Oil and Gas
- Information Technology
- Iron and Steel
- FMCG
- Apparel
- Retail
- BFSI
- Automotive
- Consumer Electronics
It Acumen
- MS Office
- Google Suite
- SAP S4 and Ariba
- Ginesys
- Jira
- AuditBoard
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Manager
Deloitte USI
06.2022 - Current
Team Lead
Accenture India
08.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Manager
Deloitte India
12.2018 - 04.2021
Consultant 3
Protiviti India
09.2015 - 11.2018
Executive MBA - Finance And Operations
IIM Kozhikode
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com -
St. Xavier’s College