Experienced Internal Audit Manager with a strong foundation in risk-based auditing and regulatory compliance.
Proven expertise in leading audit teams, executing quality assurance improvement programs, and collaborating with global stakeholders to enhance audit quality.
Adept at evaluating and strengthening internal controls, identifying process gaps, and driving targeted process improvements.
Skilled in testing frameworks, audit methodologies, and promoting continuous improvement in audit practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Audit Manager
PwC Kolkata Service Delivery Center
Bangalore
10.2022 - Current
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Led a team to deliver risk-based validations, and assess internal controls and regulatory issues.
Collaborated with PwC teams and clients throughout audit planning, execution, and reporting.
Managed 7,500 audit hours (5 FTEs), with a strong focus on quality and budget adherence.
Regulatory & Control Testing
Conducted control testing for global banking, insurance, and asset management clients, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Led s166 issue validations, focusing on e-trading and booking controls for a major US Bank.
Tested control design and operating effectiveness across complex systems.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Delivered clear, detailed audit reports with insights on findings and remediation progress across legal entities.
Drove process and technology improvements to enhance the audit function's efficiency and impact.
Senior Independent Testing Specialist
Wells Fargo
Bangalore
08.2018 - 10.2022
Audit Strategy & Risk Evaluation
Designed and executed testing strategies and audit methodologies to assess policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls.
Analyzed business and system changes to evaluate risk impact, and identified operational risk issues proactively.
Executed audits aligned with regulatory compliance and risk management standards.
Regulatory Reviews & Documentation
Led reviews of FCMs, swap dealers, and commodities through structured planning and reporting.
Documented end-to-end process flows, capturing dependencies, risks, controls, inputs/outputs, and system gaps.
Reporting & Capability Building
Prepared detailed audit reports, including findings, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations, in coordination with business units.
Conducted internal training sessions to strengthen audit and process knowledge across teams.
Senior Analyst
NatWest (RBS)
Chennai
08.2013 - 08.2018
Risk Management & Process Controls
Identified risks in trade process flows, and implemented effective control measures to mitigate exposure.
Monitored claims inflow, turnaround time, and aging claims to improve operational efficiency.
Execution & Coordination
Coordinated with IT and remote teams to implement critical process changes seamlessly.
Settled and authorized counterparty claims via the SWIFT gateway, ensuring timely and accurate adjustments.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Validation
Partnered with cash management and investigation units to analyze the causes of settlement delays.
Validated overdrafts, credit interest, and service fees against contractual terms with multiple Nostro agent banks.
Education
Masters - Business Administration
Meenakshi Sundarajan School of Management
Chennai
01-2013
B.Com (Bank Management) -
Ethiraj College For Women
Chennai
01-2011
Skills
Regulatory compliance
Risk assessment
Audit reporting
SWIFT knowledge
Control testing
Process improvement
Quality Assurance
Team leadership
Accomplishments
Spot awards for excellent quality and resource management
Living Our Values Award, Spot Ovation Award, Gold Ovation Award for exceptional performance and contributions
Female Talent Development Program - Selected among 80 women for leadership development.
Wildfire Competition Winner for process improvement
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