SYED AFROZ

• Managed the SOX assessment of entire Europe and Latin American countries as a Lead Assessor.
• Conducted training sessions to the new and existing team members on various financial controls.
• Oversee the evaluation of internal controls and financial reporting process.
• Plan and execute audit activities, ensuring adherence to SOX regulations and companies internal guidelines.
• Conducting Operational Effectiveness Assessment (OEA) for all key processes to ensure SOX compliance and identify potential risks.
• Reporting test results to top management.
• Ensure compliance with SOX regulations throughout the audit process.
• Worked according to COSO 2013 Framework.
• Communicate audit findings to management and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate a comprehensive audit process.
• Guiding the audit team and fostering collaboration with various departments.
• Work towards achieving audit objectives by effectively managing and coordinating audit activities.
• Reported deficiencies, initiated corrective actions, and facilitated remediation.
• Prepared and agreed upon remediation plans for
  audit issues and followed up.
• Assessed and mapped risks associated with processes.
• Revised process documents to align with current
  processes.
• Identifying the basis and approach to quantify the deficiencies in controls.

Auditee: A global specialized multinational fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company.

• Understanding in detail the financial processes of the company which includes Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash, Make to Deliver, Record to Report, General Accounting & Reporting, and Stock.
• Conducted process walkthroughs and evaluated design effectiveness.
• Analyzed data for better financial understanding and reporting to the client.
• Conducting Operational Effectiveness Assessment (OEA) for all key processes to ensure SOX compliance.
• Tested key controls using statistical sampling and identified operational deficiencies.
• Reviewing financial reporting, identifying control deficiencies, and suggesting process improvements
• Reporting test results to top management.
• Handled external auditors (KPMG) and client
  inquiries.

• Assisted the management in designing the Internal Financial Controls for financial reporting.
• Prepared SOPs covering financial and non-financial
  areas and ensured compliance with applicable laws.
• Reviewed organization's Internal Control System and Identified risks based on the review and SOPs.
• Designed Risk Control Matrix based on internal
  control review and discussion with process owners and department heads.
• Assisted in implementing COSO 2013 Framework.
• Conducted walkthrough/talk through meetings with business owners and prepared business process documentation.

• Assisted the partners in planning, executing, and managing the audit engagements.
• Assisted in preparing the financial statements, conducting tax audits, and gaining practical exposure to accounting and taxation processes.
• Involved in liaising with clients, clarify queries, discuss audit findings and performing data analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducted detailed audit procedures, examining financial records, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards. Document findings and ensure accuracy.
• Verify adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements, including accounting standards, tax laws, and other relevant regulations.
• Manage audit timelines and deliverables, coordinating with team members and clients to meet project deadlines.