Pavan KR

• Led end‑to‑end internal audits for banking processes across multiple European jurisdictions, performing risk‑based scoping, control evaluations, walkthroughs, and detailed testing to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Applied technical expertise in banking internal controls—credit and lending processes, deposit operations, financial reporting/GL controls—by identifying control gaps and recommending enhancements to improve compliance and strengthen processes.
• Collaborated with cross‑border teams and process owners to gather audit evidence and discuss findings, facilitating timely closure of audit issues and ensuring transparent communication with senior stakeholders.
• Mentored and reviewed junior team members' work, fostering high‑quality audit execution and adherence to internal audit methodology and documentation standards.
• Ensured strict compliance with EY’s internal audit framework and risk management requirements by maintaining robust workpapers, clear audit trails, and strong linkage between risks, controls, and conclusions.

Performed end‑to‑end internal and statutory audit procedures, including risk assessment, internal control evaluation, walkthroughs, and substantive testing in line with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

• Performed SOX compliance testing by evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, identifying deficiencies, documenting findings in accordance with audit standards, and coordinating with process owners to drive timely remediation.
• Reviewed effectiveness of internal controls across key business processes, identified gaps, and recommended improvements.
• Prepared and reviewed detailed audit documentation, including workpapers, financial statements, and management letters, ensuring clear linkage between procedures performed and audit conclusions.
• Collaborated with cross‑functional stakeholders—including clients and onshore teams in US and Luxembourg—to gather audit evidence, resolve issues, and support implementation of corrective actions, ensuring alignment with audit objectives.
• Conducted follow‑up procedures to assess remediation of agreed action plans and communicated updates to management, facilitating timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Provided coaching and on‑the‑job training to junior team members to enhance team capability and audit quality.
• Recognized with a spot award for exceptional client service and teamwork, supported by consistently strong working relationships with clients, process owners, and internal teams that enabled smooth audit execution.
• Participated in organisational initiatives, including the Social and Events Committee, contributing to team culture and engagement.

• Filed Return of Income in alignment with the Income Tax Act, 1961 and reviewed Tax Audit Reports of various entities including Ind AS compliant companies and LLPs.
• Analyzed tax implications for proposed mergers and acquisitions.
• Formulated judicially approved tax strategies based on precedent analysis.
• Crafted regulatory strategies for inbound and outbound expansions to ensure compliance and optimize operational effectiveness.
• Coordinated with legal and financial experts to facilitate transactions, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks.
• Delivered international tax and regulatory advice in a client-facing capacity.
• Provided advisory services on compliance with Indian foreign exchange management rules, securities law, and corporate law, enhancing client understanding and adherence.
• Represented clients before government authorities both within and outside Chennai.

• Managed statutory audits of key listed and unlisted companies under Companies Act, 2013.
• Managed engagement aspects, including client reporting, team oversight, communication with management, and preparation of key deliverables like audit reports and presentations.
• Tested internal controls, ensuring effectiveness and recommending enhancements for identified deficiencies.
• Specialized in limited reviews, tax audits, and conducting physical verification of assets to maintain compliance and accuracy.