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Suresh Kotipalli

Kalyan East

Summary

  • Received Spot Recognition from Reliance Retail for identifying key observations in the area of Discounts which led to saving of approx. 14 lacs on annual basis (October 2023)
  • Secured a position on the merit list twice in online quizzes conducted by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
  • Won 60 days trading challenge in Zerodha

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Reliance Retail Limited
08.2022 - Current
  • Conducted end-to-end internal audits for retail stores and distribution centers (DCs) across grocery, jewellery, and electronics verticals.
  • Assessed effectiveness of store-level operations, inventory controls, cash management, and compliance with SOPs and company policies.
  • Reviewed procurement-to-payment (P2P) and order-to-cash (O2C) processes at DCs to identify gaps and recommend process improvements.
  • Identified high-risk areas such as stock pilferage, shrinkage, ageing inventory, and non-compliance with pricing and discount policies.
  • Conducted surprise audits for cash handling, high-value inventory (jewellery/electronics), and stock reconciliation.
  • Analyzed wastage, stock ageing, expiry and FIFO implementation in grocery segment audits.
  • Evaluated supply chain controls at DCs, including inbound/outbound logistics, vendor management, and GRN processes.
  • Coordinated with store managers, DC heads, and operations teams to discuss audit observations and drive corrective actions.
  • Designed and documented Risk and Control Matrices (RCM) for retail and distribution operations in alignment with internal audit findings.
  • Mapped key business processes with associated risks and designed mitigating controls to strengthen internal control environment.
  • Collaborated with process owners to validate control effectiveness and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Incorporated control testing procedures in RCM to facilitate future audits and control monitoring.

Articled Assistant

Desai Saksena & Associates
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Provided assistance to the Resolution Professional in handling 3 cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016
  • Carried out statutory audits for listed companies & private limited companies complying with requirements outlined by the Companies Act 2013
  • Conducted comprehensive audit of claims following instructions issued by the Hon'ble Bombay High Court
  • Executed comprehensive internal audit targeting P2P and ILM processes in manufacturing sector.
  • Compiled financial statements for clients adhering to schedule 3

Articled Assistant

Bhat Kelkar & Company
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Conducted Concurrent and Statutory Audits for various financial institutions including cooperative banks and the State Bank of India.
  • Ensured accuracy and compliance in trust account records
  • Managed the preparation and submission of income tax returns
  • Ensured accurate and timely filing of GST returns
  • Prepared financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Conducted audits in coordination with senior team members, verified adherence to audit scope and timelines and performed analytical audit reviews to confirm accuracy.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mumbai
05.2022

Bachelor Of Commerce -

R K Talreja College
Ulhasnagar
06.2016

HSC -

R K Talreja College
Ulhasnagar
06.2013

SSC -

Sai English High School
Kalyan
06.2011

Skills

  • SAP
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Financial Analysis and Reporting
  • Auditing and Assurance
  • Internal Financial Controls
  • Process Improvement
  • Tableau

Timeline

Manager

Reliance Retail Limited
08.2022 - Current

Articled Assistant

Desai Saksena & Associates
12.2017 - 03.2020

Articled Assistant

Bhat Kelkar & Company
01.2017 - 11.2017

Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor Of Commerce -

R K Talreja College

HSC -

R K Talreja College

SSC -

Sai English High School
Suresh Kotipalli