Saugat Dhawan
Season Internal Audit and Risk Management Professional
Delhi NCR
Summary
Experienced internal audit and risk professional with over 12 years of expertise in internal auditing, risk consulting, and internal financial controls (IFC) engagements.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects in various industries, specializing in risk assessment, process improvement, and cost reduction.
- Recognized for developing efficient internal business processes resulting in a 98% on-time issuance of draft reports while maintaining high quality standards.
- Skilled in business development, including creating customized proposals and delivering impactful presentations to Audit Committees and senior management on key risks and strategic planning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
S S Kothari Mehta & Co.
New Delhi
08.2024 - Current
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Managed internal audit, IFC engagements and SOP engagements for leading organizations across various sectors, including manufacturing, auto ancillary industries, Hospitality industry.
- Reviewed and discussed audit reports with the audit team to ensure accurate, value-adding, and stakeholder-ready draft presentations, enhancing the quality and credibility of audit outcomes.
- Delivered impactful presentations to the Audit Committee on audit status and findings, highlighting key risks and ensuring timely management action on critical issues.
Associate Director
Accu Wiz Consulting
New Delhi
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Led a team of 15-20 internal audit professionals to deliver projects that include risk assessments, risk based internal audits, IFC testing development of policy and procedure manuals, etc.
- Reviewed and discussed audit reports with the audit team to ensure accurate, value-adding, and stakeholder-ready draft presentations, enhancing the quality and credibility of audit outcomes.
- Making effective Audit Committee presentations on the status and results of the audit engagement and keeping senior management informed on the key risks requiring their immediate action.
- Making impactful presentations to the Audit Committee on audit status and findings, highlighting key risks and ensuring timely management action on critical issues
Co-Founder
Samundra Green Valley
Dehradun
02.2018 - 09.2023
- Transitioned from ANB Consulting to co-found Samundra Green Valley, a sustainability-focused venture specializing in the manufacturing and marketing of biodegradable and compostable products.
Manager
ANB Consulting
Delhi NCR
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Led a team of internal audit professionals to deliver projects that include risk assessments, risk based internal audits, development of policy and procedure manuals, etc.
- Directed audit engagements for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) and its distribution companies (Discom’s), serving a customer base of over 11 million across the Delhi region.
Manager
Protiviti
05.2014 - 05.2015
Deputy Manager
EXL Services
08.2012 - 05.2014
Assistant Manager
PwC
12.2010 - 08.2012
Consultant
Ernst & Young (India & Muscat)
12.2006 - 10.2010
Education
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management
Master in Technology - Petro Informatics
UPES
Bachelor in Technology - Software
GGSIPU
Skills
- Proficient in conducting internal audits
- Financial reporting oversight
- Creation of standard operating procedures
- Project coordination
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Risk assessment
- Budget oversight
Timeline
Senior Manager
S S Kothari Mehta & Co.
08.2024 - Current
Associate Director
Accu Wiz Consulting
10.2023 - 08.2024
Co-Founder
Samundra Green Valley
02.2018 - 09.2023
Manager
ANB Consulting
05.2015 - 01.2018
Manager
Protiviti
05.2014 - 05.2015
Deputy Manager
EXL Services
08.2012 - 05.2014
Assistant Manager
PwC
12.2010 - 08.2012
Consultant
Ernst & Young (India & Muscat)
12.2006 - 10.2010
Master in Technology - Petro Informatics
UPES
Bachelor in Technology - Software
GGSIPU
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management
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