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VANITHA HALAN

Compliance specialist - SOX Auditing
Bengaluru

Summary

Over 13 yrs. of experiences in IT industry Services, Mortgage, Construction, Finance and BPO industries. Proficient in current IT industry regulations standards and best practices. Analytical and detail-oriented professional focused on international regulatory requirements. Methodical and objective with good judgment, sound critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Business Analyst - SOX Compliance & Quality

CISCO
03.2022 - Current
  • Conducted SOX Compliance Audits related to Order booking (Risk Controls – 001, 003 and 057) to check for any financial impacts.
  • SODRA project – Perform SOX Audit for Finance team to check User access validation for Cisco employees globally by collaborating with PMO, RPMs and GPMs.
  • Performed Quality Re-Audits and calibration calls for third party Vendors – Infosys and Concentrix every week.
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements.
  • Effectively and timely communicated SOX control execution and testing status and any potential SOX observations or concerns to management.
  • Create process SOP and Video recordings for SODRA project and cross train team members with other risk controls.

Lead - Accounts Receivable

KATERRA DESIGNS PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Worked closely with Executive management to keep Accounts Receivable on track for each project.
  • Performed client account maintenance which included oversight over processing of payments, account reviews, reconciling aging levels, verifying account balances, applying payments, monitoring collection activities.
  • Collaborated with each project teams to ensure timely billing and resolve any client disputes or issues.
  • Performed financial analysis, cash flow analysis, credit evaluation, and risk exposure evaluation.

Compliance Specialist

ALTISOURCE BUSSINESS SOLUTIONS
Bengaluru
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Perform compliance audits as per specific regulations like (GLBA, FHA, DODD FRANK ACT, HIPAA) and provided timely reports to keep Management informed through monthly Compliance Oversight Council deck along with compliance scorecard
  • Perform SOX User access control testing to avoid any Data breach. Perform Vendor Management testing and prepare scorecard. Prepare MBR (Monthly business review) for Owen client
  • Performed Due diligence and ensured all MLA and SOW are stored accurately. Been Part of ISO audit conducted internally and provided details to internal audit queries.
  • Handle Incident Management and handle Business Continuity management.

Collection Analyst

ORACLE
Bengaluru
01.2010 - 05.2011
  • Performed customer account maintenance to include account reviews, reconciling aging levels, verifying account balances, applying payments, monitoring collection activities, and updating accounts in compliance with established corporate policies and procedures.
  • Prevented revenue loss through diligent tracking of customer accounts and identification of high-risk situations by resolving any technical service issues and receiving payment on time.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address root causes of late payments and implement corrective actions.
  • Handled received payments and tracked account status of various UK clients (IBM, HP, HSBC, JP Morgan, Genpact, Orange, and more)

Senior Process Executive

INFOSYS
08.2007 - 12.2009
  • Supported UK customers through inbound calls and emails related to Billing queries for British Telecom.
  • Assisted customers with other technical teams to fix Broadband technical issues and pitch for new broadband connections.
  • Maintained documentation and resolved telecommunication billing inquiries disputes and connection issues related to billing
  • Assisted team with escalation calls as SME (Subject matter expert.

Credit Card - Customer Service Associate

TRANSWORKS SERVICE INFORMATION LIMITED
10.2004 - 07.2007
  • Supported US customers through inbound calls and emails related to Washington Mutual credit card.
  • Assisted customers with Credit Card Statements and Credit Card issues.
  • Expanded and retained customer relationship, actively cross-sold and resolved customer problems quickly and efficiently.

Skills

SOX Compliance Auditing

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Timeline

Business Analyst - SOX Compliance & Quality

CISCO
03.2022 - Current

Lead - Accounts Receivable

KATERRA DESIGNS PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2021 - 03.2022

Compliance Specialist

ALTISOURCE BUSSINESS SOLUTIONS
08.2014 - 08.2018

Collection Analyst

ORACLE
01.2010 - 05.2011

Senior Process Executive

INFOSYS
08.2007 - 12.2009

Credit Card - Customer Service Associate

TRANSWORKS SERVICE INFORMATION LIMITED
10.2004 - 07.2007

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