Manisha Garg
Summary
Results-driven compliance and investigations professional with over 10 years of experience in forensic investigations, regulatory compliance, and anti-money laundering reviews. Led investigations into employee misconduct and fraud risk, validating controls and supporting remediation efforts across financial services, technology, and pharmaceuticals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
Deloitte Financial Advisory Services (USI)
09.2022 - Current
- Led a 40-member team on a transaction monitoring engagement for a leading bank, executing SAR lookback reviews to reassess historical customer activity, identify potentially missed suspicious transactions, and strengthen AML investigative outcomes.
- Conducted independent control validation to assess design and operating effectiveness across legal, compliance, and operational risk domains; identified control deficiencies, documented findings, and recommended actionable remediation plans to control owners.
- Leveraged automation and data analytics to enhance testing coverage and accuracy; provided recommendations to strengthen tool functionality and improve risk detection.
- Supported development and enhancement of technology-enabled tools to identify red flags related to anti-bribery and anti-corruption, political activity, exports and sanctions, and due diligence.
- Conducted pharma compliance reviews of materials, processes, and documentation to ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Associate Manager
HCL Technologies
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Investigated whistleblower complaints on employment fraud and misconduct, uncovering issues such as dual employment, unethical hiring practices, and asset misappropriation to ensure compliance and accountability.
- Interviewed 100+ employees on identified red flags, determining disciplinary actions and coordinating with HR to implement appropriate measures.
- Gathered evidence through email reviews, document analysis, and interviews to substantiate findings and facilitate effective case resolution.
- Conducted eDiscovery procedures and led execution & closure of investigation assignments.
Assistant Manager
BDO India LLP
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Supported a high-profile investigation into irregularities involving issuance of Treasury Bonds by officials associated with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
- Conducted eDiscovery procedures, assisted in suspect interviews of highly reputed officials, reviewed records provided by higher authorities of the country.
- Performed forensic audits of 12 shell entities listed with NSE and BSE engaged in loan financing, trading, and construction activities.
- Conducted specialized monitoring (cash flow monitoring, genuineness of day-to-day payments) for a diversified sector company such as E&C, Real Estate, Cement, Hospitality.
Audit Assistant
Ravi Rajan & Co.
03.2017 - 02.2018
Audit Manager
Rastogi & Donalds Chartered Accountants
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Conducted end-to-end audits of procurement, inventory, and fixed assets processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Performed internal audits for public sector entities and established companies, enhancing compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Filed income tax returns for individuals and firms, and prepared Tax Audit reports in Form 3CB for various entities.
Education
Certified Fraud Examiner -
ACFE
London01-2021
CA Final -
ICAI
Delhi01-2016
Bachelor’ in Commerce -
Delhi University
01-2015
CA IPCC -
ICAI
Delhi01-2013
Senior Secondary -
C.B.S.E
01-2012
Secondary -
C.B.S.E
01-2010
Skills
- Compliance Investigations
- Ethics & Misconduct Reviews
- Whistleblower Case Handling
- Fraud Reviews
- EDiscovery Review
- Investigative Interviews
- Control Testing
- Compliance Gap Assessment Remediation Support
- Stakeholder Management
Personal Information
Title: Chartered Accountant | Certified Fraud Examiner
Selected Highlights
- Led a 40+ member team on AML SAR lookback review for a leading bank.
- Conducted 100+ employee interviews in ethics and misconduct-related matters.
- Tested 100+ legal, risk, and compliance controls for design and operating effectiveness.
- Supported investigations involving fraud, employee misconduct, shell entities, and high-profile regulatory matters.
Major Industries Served
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Banking and Financial Services, Fraud Investigation
- Meta, Technology, Risk and Compliance Control Testing
- Jaypee Group, Diversified Group, Transaction Monitoring
- Citi Bank, Banking and Financial Services, AML SAR Lookback
- Railtel Corporation of India, Telecommunication, Internal Audit
- Haryana Power Generation Corporation, Power, Internal Audit
- Leading Companies, Power, Forensic Audit
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Deloitte Financial Advisory Services (USI)
09.2022 - Current
Associate Manager
HCL Technologies
08.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Manager
BDO India LLP
03.2018 - 08.2021
Audit Assistant
Ravi Rajan & Co.
03.2017 - 02.2018
Audit Manager
Rastogi & Donalds Chartered Accountants
08.2016 - 02.2017
Certified Fraud Examiner -
ACFE
CA Final -
ICAI
Bachelor’ in Commerce -
Delhi University
CA IPCC -
ICAI
Senior Secondary -
C.B.S.E
Secondary -
C.B.S.E