Tarun Makhija
Gurgaon,Haryana
Summary
Chartered Accountant & MBA (Finance) with 13 years of cross-functional experience spanning Internal Controls Frameworks, SOX Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, External & Internal Audits, and Financial Reporting with Control Assurance across listed and multinational environments. Skilled in fraud investigations, FCPA compliance, and process automation using SAP and Power BI. Proven success in driving control transformation, strengthening governance frameworks, and leading teams across global business functions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Finance Controller
BDK Groups (Radisson Hotels)
New Delhi
07.2024 - Current
- Leading finance governance & control transformation for multi-entity operations, integrating financial reporting, audit, and compliance functions.
- Spearheading control framework, IFC design/testing, and control automation across F&A, procurement, and payroll.
- Strengthening financial reporting accuracy and governance standards for management and statutory audits.
- Partnering with business leadership to ensure alignment of operational controls with strategic objectives.
- Driving SOX-style control frameworks (Process narratives & RCM) to enhance accountability and transparency in financial processes.
- Key Projects/ Areas Responsibilities handled: IFC/ICFR, Process Narratives, RCM, Compliances, Controls over financial statements, Process audits
Deputy GM - Internal Audit & Compliance
Azure power India Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
05.2019 - 10.2023
- Preparation of process mapping including process flowcharts, Process maps, work instructions, SOPs, building Controls and process automation.
- Responsible for NYSE listed compliances such as SOX, Financial reporting, statutory reporting to SEC and books closure filings such as 20F & 6K.
- Led a team of 4-6 people for developing ERM framework, risk champions, policy drafting and its reporting structure.
- Responsible for building controls around processes, also took major steps in automating the process steps through ERP for removing redundancy and duplicacy.
- Responsible for imparting trainings related to accounting standards, book-keeping, Accounting ERP, control environment etc.
- Investigate cases registered under financial frauds, FCPA, code of conduct, Business Ethics and imparting regular trainings to create awareness.
- Handled Internal & External Auditors including planning, supervising and timely closures.
- NYSE Listed
- Key skills added: Gained extensive knowledge around ERP for various kinds of data analysis. Worked on routing all possible business transactions through accounting ERP and development in tools for meeting business requirements. Also learnt team handling & leadership traits for delivering performance-oriented results for the organization.
- Key Projects/ Areas Responsibilities handled: Preparation of Process narratives, flowcharts (using MS Visio), SOPs & RACM, Handling projects like: Internal Audit, NYSE listing Compliances, ERM framework, Development of ITAC and ITGC controls, Handling SOD review, Full utilization of ERP/IT tools in managing financial transactions
Manager - Internal Audit & Process Transformation
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.
Gurgaon
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Drove process restructuring post-merger (Ranbaxy integration) with a focus on control harmonization and risk reduction.
- Introduced Power BI analytics for monitoring key risk indicators and control effectiveness across spend, inventory, and costing.
- Guided SAP ECC → SAP S/4HANA migration for finance areas: ensured control continuity, accurate data migration, and compliant configuration.
- Owned product costing governance and variance analysis; improved classification discipline under applicable accounting principles.
- Executed time-and-cost studies to identify automation opportunities and rationalize manual activities.
- Key skills added: Process Restructuring, using data tools like Power BI in key business functions, driving discussions with decision makers and process stake holders, strong knowledge of local and international laws relating compliances specifically to assigned risk areas. Analytical, Innovative approach used with strong attention to details, Excellent Communication and Inter-personal skills for effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Key Projects Responsibilities handled: Process restructuring, Adopted Power BI tools for data analytics, Migration from Legacy to Advanced Technology, Product costing and variance reports
Deputy Manager - Internal Audit & Consulting
Protiviti Consulting
Gurgaon
12.2013 - 06.2017
- Delivered SOPs, process narratives, flowcharts, and risk & control matrices to satisfy SOX and IFC requirements for clients across pharma, manufacturing, and services.
- Planned and executed risk-based internal audits (P2P, O2C, Production, Payroll, Admin), reported findings, and led remediation workshops for process owners.
- Supported business development: RFPs, solutioning, scoping, and client presentations; recognized with accelerated promotions and top-performer.
- Key skills added: Winning client trust by delivering what has been committed in RFPs and recognized as top performer with back to back promotions and appraisal cycle. Ability to schedule and manage own activities including the ability to work across several projects, Capacity and willingness to undertake ad-hoc travels and at times of short notice. Aptitude to work independently by self or as part of a team.
- Key Projects Responsibilities handled: Preparation of SOPs, Process Narratives and Risk control trackers, Involved in preparation of RFP, generating sales lead, meeting new clients for brand awareness and services offered.
- Key Clients - Minda Industries, Pure Diets India Limited, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Rico Auto Industries Ltd.
Associate
S.C. Vasudeva & Co.
New Delhi
09.2009 - 12.2013
- Executed internal audits, risk assessments, and SOP/RCM development for hospitals, media, and services; strengthened planning and forecasting controls.
- Developed Process narratives, and internal control frameworks(IFC).
- Enhanced audit workpapers and analytics; built early skills in MS Office, SAP, and Tally.
- Professional ethics, soft skill, team building skills.
- Presentation and analytical skills.
- Gained working knowledge in MS Office, SAP, Tally etc.
- Key Clients: Nilkamal Plastics Ltd. Jindal Steel, ICRA Ltd., PHD chamber of commerce, HT media Ltd., Apollo hospitals
Education
CA - undefined
ICAI
01.2012
MBA(Finance) - Finance
IMT-Ghaziabad
01.2011
B.COM - undefined
Delhi University
01.2006
Senior secondary - undefined
CBSE
01.2003
Higher secondary - undefined
CBSE
01.2001
Skills
Internal controls
Internal controls development
Risk management
Internal control management
Audit management
Audit preparation
Financial controls implementation
Corporate strategic planning
Executive leadership advisement
Expenditure review
Personal Interests And Hobbies
- Reading self-development/spiritual books
- Engaging in fitness activities such as cycling, practicing yoga, running
Father's Name
Mr. N.K.Makhija
Personal Information
Date of Birth: January 29th
Timeline
Group Finance Controller
BDK Groups (Radisson Hotels)
07.2024 - Current
Deputy GM - Internal Audit & Compliance
Azure power India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2019 - 10.2023
Manager - Internal Audit & Process Transformation
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.
06.2017 - 04.2019
Deputy Manager - Internal Audit & Consulting
Protiviti Consulting
12.2013 - 06.2017
Associate
S.C. Vasudeva & Co.
09.2009 - 12.2013
CA - undefined
ICAI
MBA(Finance) - Finance
IMT-Ghaziabad
B.COM - undefined
Delhi University
Senior secondary - undefined
CBSE
Higher secondary - undefined
CBSE