SRUTHI PARAKKAT

• Managed a vast amount of remediation activities and was appreciated for accuracy and completeness in a detailed manner.
• Guided teams in a matrix structure on comprehensive issue management and RCSA activities.
• Conducted audit readiness activities for businesses, as per Enterprise guidance requirements, resulting in improvements to ratings from previous audits.
• Engaged with all levels of roles across the business group and served as an experienced advisor in designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, business processes, and controls that mitigate risks.
• Established governance processes and accountability to comply with policy requirements.
• Led efforts for issues and corrective actions identified during engagements, inclusive of root cause analysis, issue intake, alignment of corrective actions, as well as any related intake and closure requirements.
• Led training and development programs to enhance team skills and performance.

• Led and mentored the team for issue management activities, delegating tasks, and providing feedback.
• Carried out end-to-end issue management activities independently (i.e., ensuring SLAs are met, identifying issues, and working on remediation activities).
• Assist stakeholders in the successful execution of different audits.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
• Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
• Prepared and presented key details of issue management activities at various governance forums on a periodic basis.

• Overseeing risk management and control processes.
• Prepare reports and MI for various governance forums.
• Supported the overall objectives of risk management and control initiatives globally.
• Managed activities like RCA Refresh, Issue Management, Thematic Reviews, and Risk Events.
• Engaged with business as a trusted partner and managed all audits with minimum observations.

• Conducted a test of control design and performance as part of second-line assurance testing.
• Prepared final assurance reports on tests conducted and findings, along with assisting the business in remediation efforts.
• Resolved data quality concerns in the system of record and remediated all deficiencies as part of a broader enterprise exercise.
• Conducted process map reviews to ensure consistency with the process performed.
• Training new team members on end-to-end assurance activities.
• Conducted an ESG audit to ensure that quantitative aspects related to customers, suppliers, employees, etc. are accurate prior to publishing the report.

• Performed the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Identified deficiencies in the controls tested, escalated, and assisted in the remediation activities.
• Training new team members on end-to-end assurance activities.
• Performed thematic reviews and detected previously unrecognized levels of shortcomings in processes.

• Preparation of process manuals including process maps.
• Gap Analysis including recommendation on industry best standards

Clients handled: Unilever, Jamba Juice, and Honeywell.

• Conducted the design effectiveness and operational effectiveness of SOX controls.
• Identified design and performance control deficiencies, and secured business agreement on necessary remediation.
• Preparation of flowcharts and process narratives.
• Executed the SSAE 16 assessment for the service organization report on controls, and provided actionable recommendations on identified gaps.
• Conducted testing of newly developed Tableau reports to ensure they are accurate for reporting activities.

• Conducted statutory audits, internal audits, periodical return filing, and scrutiny assessments.
• Supported the team in managing workload during peak audit season to meet deadlines.
• Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
• Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
• Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.