Sathyabharath V

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Group's Internal controls over financial report and talent for navigating challenges. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing audit goals. Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to improve operational performance.

Worked across geographies including London, India (Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad), and Australia. Proficient in risk assessment and regulatory compliance with 19 years of leadership experience in Banking & Finance and IT Business Technology-CRM. Specializes in SOx Testing, RCSA process, Issue Remediation, Balance Sheet Substantiation, and Reconciliations for Product Control in Investment Banking. Successfully leads global teams to identify control failures related to design and operating gaps for Finance & IT controls, both automated and manual controls, business transformation, and productivity improvements. Capable of identifying process, control, and security weaknesses, developing solutions, and implementing improvements.

• Receiver of CFO Award for delivering successful Audit for FY24 for complying with Pillar-3 (Basel Regulatory Requirements) with Nil Significant Findings from External Auditors
• Nominated flag holder for CBA India (Bengaluru) location to travel to Australia to strengthen customer relationship
• Awarded 'SPOT BONUS' of USD 400 for Best Team Management and delivery of Year-end audit
• Identified Group wide gap in Management Reporting process and Implemented Monthly Business Review process (MBR) for entire Barclays Investment Banking, globally
• Framed the MBR Policy along with Head of Conformance Testing, UK
• Delivered APAC business audit and identified gaps and presented remediation work within allocated timeframe (This was well received by Asia Head of Product Control and Global Directors)
• Planned and executed controls testing in 2018 for all group and automated business controls during the first ever implementation of IFC (internal financial controls), a SOx equivalent and part of RBI India Compliance
• Appreciated for swift turnaround time and 'no major observations' from external auditors KPMG
• Ensured Any-time Audit readiness of businesses through Project 'Chennai Audit Readiness' - was appreciated by PC Head
• Received an award for timely completion of year-end restructuring
• Awarded for 'Ten Year Completion' at Barclays