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Ravinder Singh Sajwan

Ravinder Singh Sajwan

Gurugram

Summary

Chartered Accountant with over 13 years of expertise in internal audit, SOX compliance, and risk management for global firms in manufacturing, financial services, and technology. Demonstrated ability to design and implement comprehensive audit strategies that provide actionable insights and strengthen internal controls. Skilled in developing risk-based audit plans and utilizing data analytics to enhance audit performance. Experienced in managing diverse teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders to align audit results with organizational objectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager – Internal Audit & SOX

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Gurugram
05.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw internal audit and SOX testing across global operations (APAC, Europe, and North America), ensuring SOX 404 compliance and effective risk mitigation.
  • Conducted comprehensive internal audits, including audit planning, walkthrough, control testing (design and operating effectiveness), and reporting.
  • Led audits in complex functional areas such as Commodity Trading, Procurement, Financial Close, Inventory, and Treasury.
  • Collaborated with global process owners to identify control gaps, recommend remediation actions, and track implementation.
  • Applied data analytics to audit procedures, including journal entry testing, duplicate payment reviews, and access control assessments.
  • Mentored and trained junior auditors, ensuring quality, and timely completion of audit engagements.
  • Presented audit findings and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Established and monitored internal audit KPIs, ensuring measurable performance in audit cycle times, issue resolution timelines, and audit coverage effectiveness.
  • Managed hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews for the audit team, helping build a strong, motivated team and encouraging learning through mentoring and development plans.
  • Organized regular training sessions to help junior team members improve their skills in auditing, SOX testing, control reviews, and understanding new risk areas.

Senior Financial Analyst – ICFR & SOX Compliance

American Express
Gurugram
09.2015 - 04.2019
  • Overseen SOX 404 control testing across global finance operations (GL, AP, AR, Tax), ensuring timely execution of walkthrough, control evaluations, and documentation in line with internal standards and external audit requirements.
  • Collaborated with business units and auditors to streamline audit processes and minimize redundancies.
  • Advised senior leadership and global process owners on control design and remediation during organizational changes and system transitions.
  • Identified control gaps, developed and tracked remediation plans, and ensured sustainable compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Led global training and capacity-building initiatives on SOX compliance, internal control documentation, and audit readiness.
  • Standardized templates and tools, conducted webinars and workshops, and supported control owners across regions in enhancing documentation quality and audit preparedness.

Consultant – Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

EY India LLP
Gurugram
03.2013 - 08.2015
  • Led internal audits and SOX readiness assessments for large-scale clients in manufacturing, logistics, and FMCG sectors, evaluating end-to-end processes such as procurement, inventory management, production, and sales to identify control gaps and operational inefficiencies.
  • Designed and executed comprehensive audit programs, including walkthrough, control testing, and risk assessments.
  • Ensured alignment with the COSO 2013 internal control framework and mapped controls to financial statement assertions to support accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted specialized audits and investigations, including vendor due diligence, travel & entertainment expense reviews, and fraud risk assessments.
  • Delivered actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls, enhance process efficiency, and mitigate fraud and compliance risks.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally during remediation and control redesign, working closely with business units to implement corrective actions.
  • Actively participated in quarterly audit planning and enterprise risk workshops to refine audit scopes, prioritize high-risk areas, and align audit activities with organizational objectives.

Skills

  • Internal audit
  • SOX compliance
  • Risk assessment
  • Data analytics
  • Stakeholder management

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Quarterly Award – SOX Program Management, ADM (2023)
  • Kudos Award – high-quality project delivery, EY
  • Trained in the COSO 2013 Framework and risk-based internal auditing

Certification

  • CA - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) - University of Delhi

Timeline

Senior Project Manager – Internal Audit & SOX

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
05.2019 - Current

Senior Financial Analyst – ICFR & SOX Compliance

American Express
09.2015 - 04.2019

Consultant – Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

EY India LLP
03.2013 - 08.2015

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