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
Mumbai05.2022
Bachelor Of Commerce -
R K Talreja College
Ulhasnagar 06.2016
HSC -
R K Talreja College
Ulhasnagar 06.2013
SSC -
Sai English High School
Kalyan06.2011
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
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