SUDHESHNA T
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven professional with 5+ years of experience in internal audits, consulting, and control testing. Skilled in risk governance, process optimization, and cost efficiency, with expertise in evaluating controls, identifying deficiencies, and delivering actionable insights. Recognized for strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Management Specialist (AVP)
Wells Fargo
Chennai
03.2025 - Current
- Gained hands-on experience in risk and control testing, and evidence evaluation, to ensure compliance with internal control standards.
- Executed control testing across multiple business lines (Trust, Investment, Advisory, etc.). to assess design adequacy and operational effectiveness.
- Reviewed RCSA (Risk & Control Self-Assessment) workshop outputs for all tagged controls to identify and evaluate risks, and regulatory requirements, prior to control testing and evaluation.
- Led a comprehensive control walkthrough with business control owners and stakeholders, evaluating end-to-end processes to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
- Documented control narratives and design through evaluations and walkthroughs, developed test scripts aligned to control activities, selected samples per methodology, and executed testing in compliance with internal control standards.
- Collaborated with control owners, business partners, and stakeholders during evaluations to gain clarity on control activities, address queries, and ensure accurate, reliable assessments.
- Identified control deficiencies and gaps, documented findings, and ensured timely escalation to senior stakeholders.
- Organized and led employee engagement initiatives across virtual and in-person formats, strengthening collaboration and team culture.
Audit Assistant
Profaids Consulting
02.2019 - 12.2023
- In the role of Audit Assistant at Profaids Consulting, responsibilities included supporting audit processes by meticulously reviewing financial records and ensuring compliance with established standards.
- The position required collaboration with senior auditors to gather necessary documentation and prepare detailed reports for client assessments.
- Collaborated with clients to strengthen internal controls, focusing on optimizing the use of existing platforms (SAP) for enhanced financial and operational efficiency.
- Addressed process deficiencies in Procurement, Revenue, Accounts Receivable/Payable, and Treasury management, providing actionable insights for improvement.
- Entrusted with the development of audit programs, documentation of audit procedures, and preparation of comprehensive audit reports for senior management.
- Led systematic audits, demonstrating strong leadership and delegation skills by identifying necessary resources and effectively managing team talent to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Evaluated process effectiveness by conducting in-depth assessments, walkthrough tests, and physical examinations of controls and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Received client recognition for identifying gaps in ERP Configuration for input quality control inspection and providing value-added suggestions for remediation leading to improved process efficiency and notable reduction in material wastage.
- Recommended automated monitoring controls, driving improvements in Accounts Receivable management within the in-house built ERP, significantly enhancing control mechanisms, reducing bad debt risk, and optimizing financial management efficiency.
- Achieved financial recoveries by identifying and rectifying contract billing errors through meticulous analysis, successfully resolving multiple cases.
- Spearheaded an investigation into payment fraud related to manpower contractors and reimbursements by employees, uncovering invoicing and payment discrepancies that led to corrective actions.
- Delivered insightful presentations on the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle and shared audit insights in knowledge-sharing sessions, helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - General
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
12.2019
Skills
- Team leadership
- Microsoft office
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Cost optimization
- Financial analysis
- Working knowledge of SAP
- Process improvement
- Risk management
- Control testing
- Internal audit
Timeline
Control Management Specialist (AVP)
Wells Fargo
03.2025 - Current
Audit Assistant
Profaids Consulting
02.2019 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - General
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
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