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.