IT Professional with over 13 years’ experience specializing in Technology Auditing (SOC 2, ISO & IT-SOX), Risk & Compliance, Project Management and Infrastructure support with hands on experience across domains.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
IT Auditor – Governance Risk & Compliance
Capgemini
06.2022 - Current
To perform Annual Sox Audits for clients on behalf of Capgemini as per the contractual agreement, produce detailed reports on the audits performed.
To perform Annual SOC 2 – Type 2 Audits for clients on behalf of Capgemini as per the contractual agreement, produce a detailed reports on the audits performed.
Help clients with readiness prior to external audits and ISO certifications.
To perform Annual Data Protection Audits on suppliers of Capgemini and ensure compliance to meet the GDPR standards.
To collate evidence where applicable on topics such as Data Protection and Data Processing for further usage of Capgemini during its external audit.
To proactively analyze and amend the DPA & DTA with supplier of Capgemini based on the services provided and ensure to include applicable SCC.
To audit region specific Data Transfer processes and procedures in alignment with EU guidelines and Nordics (EEA) requirements.
Systems Support Specialist
NTT Data Services
03.2017 - 06.2022
Company Overview: Chennai
Ensure all essential guidelines are in place adhering to industry rules and regulations.
Ensure all employees are thoroughly updated about Organization’ Compliance policies and processes.
Coordinating and scheduling required compliance training for employees.
Conduct internal audits and reviews at regular intervals to ensure compliance procedures are followed.
Leading a team of 40+ members supporting a server monitoring and categorizing application that requires Database support levels 2 and 3 as a part of Cyber security services.
Ensure the infrastructure of the client is regularly monitored and risk assessments are conducted at periodic intervals.
Frontend the clients ISO audits with evidence and provide a walk through to the external auditors when requested.
Discuss the improvements and POA with the external auditors and the stake holders from the clients Organization.
Prepare, schedule and involve various teams for integrating and migrating applications based on the findings issued by Internal/External auditors.
Accountable for annual budgeting and forecasting and capacity planning.
Conduct periodic governance meetings and reports to review the status of the account with stake holders.
Performed resource planning, led new talent acquisition and recruitment process.
Maintained project documents.
Handle client escalations.
Prepare RFP presentations.
Chennai
Associate Consultant
HCL Technologies
02.2014 - 03.2017
Led a team of 18 members for Cross Functional Services.
Conduct CCB & CAB Meetings on weekly basis.
Major incidents management, rapid response to major incidents and driving root cause analysis for preventive and reactive problem management.
Ensure the gaps with various knowledge articles published on the tool are addressed and updated by respective parties.
Handled multiple accounts in parallel for the Incident and Change modules.
Team management for various accounts and submit the review of individuals for year-end assessment.
IT Specialist
Sutherland Global Services
01.2013 - 02.2014
Resolve end user issues through remote desktop tool.
Handled Office 365 and Lync 2013 migration in client environment.
Created security groups in Active directory.
Installed software using push and pull method in client network.
Administered Autonomy Connected Backup tool.
Schedule and allocate resources for various accounts across all timings.
Ensure the AHT is under control and SLA are achieved for each day.
Prepare the Monthly forecast of calls based on the data available on client platforms.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.