Nilesh Agarwal
Manager - Risk Consultiing
Ahmedabad
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Consultant with over 7 years of experience across diverse industries, specializing in identifying efficiencies and delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges. Expertise in interpreting and analyzing intricate data sets to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth. Proficient in risk management and analytics, with a proven ability to present information clearly and engagingly, ensuring complex concepts are easily understood by stakeholders. Committed to adding value through a blend of deep industry knowledge and exceptional analytical skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant – Risk Advisory Services
Ernst & Young LLP
08.2023 - Current
- Led internal audit assignment of plant operations review (including mass balancing, contracts, production management, change management, HSE), procurement strategy and inventory management review for a leading oil extraction company and largest chemical manufacturing company (DUGAS) based out in Dubai
- Worked on the project focusing on development of Delegation of Authority for a leading fertilizer company (Subsidiary of NOC based out in Abu Dhabi) including benchmarking with industry best practices and aligning the DoA with governing documents.
- Conducted internal audit of IT function utilization of application, IT asset lifecycle management for a NOC based out in Abu Dhabi.
- Conducted ICFR testing of ITGC area for leading shipping company based out in U.A.E.
- Currently working on project focusing on enablement and implementation of ICFR for leading mining company based out of Riyadh, KSA.
- Led the assignment (first of its kind) related to risk assessment for development and implementation of cascading of risk appetite to business unit level for one of the largest Power generation and distribution company in Riyadh, KSA
- Job profile: Internal Audit and Risk Consulting
- Industry: Oil and Gas, Power Generation and Distribution, Logistics– Asia & Middle East
Associate Manager
Adani Enterprise Limited
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Preparation of annual audit plan and budget with risk-based scoping of key organizational areas.
- Review and Managing Third Party Audit team for audit execution and present internal audit report to HOD and Finance Head
- Monthly review of previous audit CA-PA.
- Supervised and reviewed overseas audit of the following areas –
- Procure to Payment
- Contract management
- Revenue Management
- HR and Payroll
- Supported in implementation of New Commercial Transformation Process including identification and assessment of potential risk and improvement areas within proposed plan.
- Job profile: Internal Audit
- Industry: Mining
Consultant
KPMG
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Worked in the Risk Advisory practice of KPMG. Worked on internal audit engagements, internal financial controls testing’s, process and control reviews and designing of standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
- Major experience in internal audit engagement in Logistics sector and renewable energy sectors. Provided risk based advisory services to India’s leading logistic companies and one of the leading logistic company in Ahmedabad.
- Sector wise engagement where I was part of, are listed below:
- Logistics – Operations and maintenance, Finance & Accounts, Statutory Compliances incl. Income tax and GST Review
- Renewable Energy – Plant Operations, Procurement, Revenue Assurance, Finance & Accounts
- Pharmaceutical – Plant Operations, Procurement to Pay, Finance & Accounts, Statutory Compliances
- Metal and Mining – Procurement, Revenue Assurance, Finance & Accounts
- Hospitality – Operations and Maintenance
- Other Areas of experience:
- Testing for SOX compliances for various US based entities.
- Internal Financial Control testing for leading Film Exhibitor and Film Production & Distribution Company.
- Involved in Physical verification and MIS review of a leading metal and mining company.
- Involved in assignment in SOP drafting for client from Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Job Profile: Internal Audit and Risk Consulting
- Industry: Renewable Power Generation, Transport and Logistics, Chemical and Pharma, Metal and Mining
Finance Manager
Oorjan Cleantech Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Preparation of books of accounts
- Financing Solar Project
- Preparing risk assessment report.
- Credit analysis report of clients for banks
- Projected Balance Sheets and Income Statements
- Cash flow Statements
- Techno – Feasibility report for solar project, cash flow projections
- Vendor selection, hardware procurement.
- Job Profile: Finance and Accounts
- Industry: Renewable Power Generation
Article Assistant
Rakesh Porwal and Associates
11.2013 - 12.2015
- E-filing of Income tax Return of Individuals
- VAT periodical returns
- Accounts preparations
- Job Profile: CA Trainee
- Industry: Indirect and Direct Taxation
Article Assistant
Shambhu Gupta and Company
12.2012 - 10.2013
- FMCG – SOP compliance review and Operations review
- Textile – Procurement and Finance & Accounts
- Hospitality – SOP compliance review and Operations review
- Job Profile: CA Trainee
- Industry: FMCG, Textile, Hospitality
Education
Chartered Accountant - Auditing
ICAI
India07-2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Accounting
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University
Ajmer, India03-2014
XII - Accounting
CBSE
Ajmer, India03-2011
Skills
- Internal audit and risk evaluation
- Review of internal financial controls
- Business Process Improvement
- Data analytics
- SOX Testing
- Internal control design
Disclaimer
I declare that the details above are correct and true to the best of my knowledge. Nilesh Agarwal
Timeline
Senior Consultant – Risk Advisory Services
Ernst & Young LLP
08.2023 - Current
Associate Manager
Adani Enterprise Limited
11.2021 - 07.2023
Consultant
KPMG
12.2018 - 11.2021
Finance Manager
Oorjan Cleantech Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 06.2018
Article Assistant
Rakesh Porwal and Associates
11.2013 - 12.2015
Article Assistant
Shambhu Gupta and Company
12.2012 - 10.2013
Chartered Accountant - Auditing
ICAI
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Accounting
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University
XII - Accounting
CBSE