Ramesh Ra, Head Internal Audit

Ramesh Ra

Head Internal Audit

Confidential

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk, Analysis, Taxation, Costing, Reporting
Experience
3 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :3 years, 2 Months

Head Internal Audit at Confidential
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since March 2021

I am a highly skilled Chartered Accountant and a rank holder with 24 years of experience in various areas of internal audits, operational and regulatory compliance, financial analysis, IT audits, SOX compliance, fraud reviews, and more. I possess expertise in internal controls monitoring and testing, management self-assessments, control checklists, and corporate governance management. My knowledge extends to finance and accounts, including financial statements, ratios, cash flows, working capital management, inventory, debtors and creditors management, trade finance, and management accounting and reporting.
I have a strong background in risk management, including risk assessments, risk reporting, and familiarity with COSO and ORIC frameworks. Additionally, I am proficient in utilizing software tools such as MS Office suite, SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle Financials, Orion, Tableau, and Tally. I have also gained experience in ISO 9001/27001, project management, process offshoring, statutory audits, and taxation.
Throughout my career, I have worked across diverse sectors, including banking, financial services, NBFC, mutual funds, IT, manufacturing, trading, and real estate. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the effective governance of organizations.

Education

Master's degree, Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk, Analysis, Taxation, Costing, Reporting
  • at Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • May 2003

Chartered Accountancy (CA) in India is a professional course offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). It is a prestigious qualification that equips individuals with in-depth knowledge and skills in various areas of accounting, finance, and business. The CA course consists of three levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. The subjects covered include Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Management, Corporate Laws, Economics, and Information Technology. The duration of the course typically ranges from three to five years, depending on the individual's pace of progression. Throughout the course, students gain exposure to real-world scenarios through practical training, articleship, and internships, allowing them to apply their theoretical knowledge in practical settings. The CA qualification opens up diverse career opportunities in fields like auditing, taxation, financial advisory, and corporate finance, both in India and internationally.

Specialties & Skills

Auditing
Team Management
Accounting
Financial Reporting
Risk Management Systems
AUDITING
ANALYTICS
BANKING SOFTWARE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT (SOX) COMPLIANCE
CONTINUOUS AUDITING
OPERATIONAL RISK
INTERNAL AUDITING
OPERATIONS
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
SAP CRM

Languages

Telugu
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
Hindi
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Tamil
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English
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Training and Certifications

ISO 9001/ ISO 27001 (Training)
Training Institute:
TUV Nord