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Sachin Suresh

Chennai

Summary

Internal audit and SOX compliance professional with expertise in leading audits and coordinating with global teams. Proficient in conducting walkthrough and performing quality assurance reviews in alignment with IIA standards. Certified Internal Auditor with strong documentation and communication skills, ensuring effective audit processes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate

Cohnreznick LLP
04.2021 - Current
  • Conducted SOX internal control testing and reviews across IT, Asset Management, Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance sectors, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Led multiple audit engagements, coordinating with the U.S Managers.
  • Conducted QAR reviews for various clients to evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of internal audit practices in alignment with IIA Standards.
  • Facilitated process walkthroughs to evaluate control design and operational effectiveness.
  • Prepared process narratives, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and test plans.
  • Conducted risk assessments and prepared process flowcharts.
  • Supervised teams across engagements, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables. Reviewed team members' work, providing feedback, and ensuring audit-ready documentation.

Associate

Cohnreznick LLP
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Prepared comprehensive workpapers for the U.S. Statutory audits, ensuring full compliance with GAAP, using CCH software.
  • Performed detailed audit testing across key financial areas—cash, receivables, fixed assets, accounts payable, and inventory—within CCH.
  • Conducted general ledger completeness and journal entry testing for diverse clients, using TeamMate Analytics and IDEA.
  • Calculated performance materiality and executed MUS/statistical sampling procedures using TMA.

Audit Assistant

Ganesh Venkat & Co.
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Performed statutory audits for clients in industries such as Technology Parks and IT.
  • Prepared and filed income tax returns for individuals and companies, advising on tax-saving strategies.
  • Maintained and finalized books of accounts for audits and tax filings.
  • Issued fund utilization certificates to support clients in bank loan processing.
  • Prepared and filed RoC documents including DPT-3, ADT-1, and FLA returns.

Articled Assistant

M.S. Krishnaswamy and Co.
01.2015 - 08.2018
  • Conducted statutory audits for companies in manufacturing, IT, and service sectors, including preparation of financial statements.
  • Led internal audits for manufacturing firms specializing in batteries, piston rings, and tractor engines; finalized audit reports and recommended control improvements.
  • Audited PF trust of a listed automobile company to ensure compliance with EPFO accounting policies and the PF Act.

Education

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -

Institute of Internal Auditors
10.2023

B.Com (Finance) -

University of Madras
01.2015

CA - IPPC (G1) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
11.2014

Skills

  • Risk assessment
  • Process documentation
  • Project management
  • Risk assessment
  • Process documentation
  • Project management

SOFTWARE TOOLS

  • MS Office
  • Workiva
  • CCH
  • SAP
  • Tally ERP

Awards

  • Recognized with a Spot Award in 2023 for exceptional analytical skills.
  • Recognized with a Spot Award in 2024 for outstanding performance as part of the Risk Advisory Team.

Languages

English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Associate

Cohnreznick LLP
04.2021 - Current

Associate

Cohnreznick LLP
09.2020 - 03.2021

Audit Assistant

Ganesh Venkat & Co.
01.2019 - 11.2019

Articled Assistant

M.S. Krishnaswamy and Co.
01.2015 - 08.2018

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -

Institute of Internal Auditors

B.Com (Finance) -

University of Madras

CA - IPPC (G1) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

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