Senior Manager - Management & Intenal Audit
Indorama
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :23 years, 10 أشهر
Key Roles include, planning, directing, executing, submitting reports on periodical basis (including timely follow-ups) to BOD & Audit Committee - Risk based Internal Audit & Compliance. Coverage includes 3 SBUs spread across 3 countries, 1 corporate office and IA Pivotal role for 2 remote locations (Nigeria & India). Self initiated projects across locations. More about my role refer page 25 of Indorama AR 2012.
Implemented RBIA for the first time in 20+ years history organization-wide, transformed from transaction audits to 100% risk based process audits across Indonesia & satellite guidance to Nigeria & India audit teams - Reviews in accordance with the IIA standards, IFRS & PSAK GAAPs.
~ $ 4.5 M value add in Inventory & PPE process reviews and introduced preventive controls to mitigate fraud risks (in 18 months).
Project leader for ORACLE FA module implementation, company-wide to concentrate on the basics - safeguarding the assets - eventually, this eliminated need for disparate multi excel sheet versions & saved ~ 960 man hrs /p.a. pulled in cross- functional resources to support systems requirements and implementation. (A voluntary project taken up)
Instrumental for automatisation of Indonesian legal compliance alert system - a preventive control mechanism. Defined an ERP based alert system & compliance procedure across divisions for all applicable legislature requirements across country.
successfully carried out Due Diligence for a $ 20 M acquisition deal specialized in polyester business.
Averted technical risks with SoD analysis & recommendations, concentrating on need for controls stemming from rapid business growth. More than 90% of acceptance of recommendations
Implemented Environmental (GO GREEN) compliance review process for better corporate governance on
Periodical basis with tie-ups with 3rd party labs (Intertek, TUV-NORD, SGS etc., )
Key roles include Client acquisition, Audit planning, resource time budgeting, coordination with clients, review team’s work & performance, time keeping, billing and maintain profitability of each assignment. Compliance to Indian Accounting (GAAP) & Auditing Standards, State & Central tax laws etc.,
Instrumental to new client acquisitions >INR 20 M through strong PR, negotiation & networking skills in diversified industries including a major banking institution.
Part of 100% statutory compliance review team for India (Central Laws) & Tamil Nadu (State laws) for clients.
Successfully designed SOPs, implemented & reviewed (Risk based) the processes - Purchase to Pay, HR, Order to Cash, Inventory, Treasury, PPE, Taxation and MIS to manufacturing industry clients.
Led ERP post implementation reviews with national team members for manufacturing industries.
Verified SOX 404 controls for a major UK bank ops & SAS 70 for leading US technology firm.
Unilever Asia, Singapore, Singapore, Dec 2008 to Apr 2010
Unilever NAIC, Green Bay, WI, USA, Jan 2008 to Dec 2008
Unilever India SSL, Indonesia, Vietnam & India, Sep 2006 to Dec 2007
Key roles include SOX readiness, design and operational controls at Unilever entities at Asia & USA (Process manuals, Risk & Control Matrices & SOX 404 compliance verification) and assist SAP implementation team for Unilever Asia, Singapore.
Differentiated among other competitors at client place with streamlined process - focused interviews with minimal follow-up, diligent presentation of issues, and suggestions for improvement.
Verified SOX 404 design controls & operational controls including IT controls in Asia & USA. Review of Positive Assurance letter for Form 10-K filing (per SEC requirements).
Successfully completed the project on-time with SAP GO LIVE for the major regional processes - Treasury, Cross Border Sourcing, Taxation and Transfer Pricing. Assisted process teams (SSL).
Significantly contributed in Finance Analyst role during transition of business from Wisconsin to New Jersey - appreciated by Finance Controller of Unilever US - Ice cream division.
Key roles include leading & directing teams, to plan resources, schedule, coordinate with clients and carry out audits. Coverage includes financial statements review in accordance with Indian GAAP & IFRS, statutory audit report preparation and submission for partner’s review & issue.
Successfully conducted Investigation & Forensic to the best satisfaction of the board members of the client vis-a-vis the firm for quantified revenue and charge.
Enriched knowledge on Report drafting, PR skills, communication, IFRS and sound base on technical terms in audit.
Named as best articled assistant by Principal. Involved in preparation of tax returns, filing with tax office & book keeping for clients. Presented tax cases before tax authorities on behalf of clients.
Quickest accounting books & VAT returns preparation for clients and to meet deadlines of tax due dates.
Financial Fraud & Investigations and related controls
