SIJO GEORGE, Internal Auditor

SIJO GEORGE

Internal Auditor

Darwish Group

Location
Qatar
Education
Bachelor's degree, Commerce
Experience
13 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 10 Months

Internal Auditor at Darwish Group
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since April 2018

based trading company having more than 80 years of industrial expertise who is
presently the representative of a number of global brands in the country. Through its 17
divisions and 11 subsidiaries, the company plays a leading role in all the major areas of the
industry.
Key Responsibilities
➢ Preparation of effective compliance audit plans in consultation with management
policies.
➢ Analysis of audit universe and, selection of samples.
➢ Performance of periodic audit of divisions & group companies based on the audit plan.
➢ Collection & analysis of sufficient and appropriate audit evidence for the audit samples.
➢ Reporting to the management, of the audit findings, along with suitable
recommendations.
➢ Follow up with the auditing entity, for ensuring timely rectification of audit comments
and, implementation of recommendations.
➢ Conducting special audits and fraud investigations.
➢ Periodic review of job contracts and projects.
➢ Coordinating with external auditors for the annual financial audit.

Internal Auditor at World Vision Indi
  • April 2016 to April 2018

A US based NGO which is the highest foreign contributions recipient in India working at 200
locations across the country.
Key Responsibilities
➢ Creation of risk based audit plan memorandum for core operations, tailored to
management requirements.
➢ Selection of audit universe based on risk rating of business processes from risk
register.
➢ Sample selection and data collection using data analytics and sharing of samples to
audit client prior to the commencement of audit.
➢ Collection of sufficient evidences for audit findings to analyze root cause and
consequential financial, operational, compliance and reputational risks.
➢ Raising audit observations and recommendations to mitigate risks and adding value
based on organization guidelines and policies.
➢ Periodic follow-up of prior audit recommendations for reporting to the stakeholders and
review of plan of action undertaken by the goal owners.
➢ Teaming up with global audit team for conducting Head Office Audit.

Senior Audit Executive at Muthoot Finance Ltd
  • India
  • November 2011 to March 2015

A Non-Banking Finance Company in India with an annual turnover of INR 50000Cr, having
more than 4500 branches across the country.
Key Responsibilities
➢ Planning and conducting professional management system audits.
➢ Performing audit assignments in compliance with the Government and Internal Audit
Standards.
➢ Identifying gaps in controls and make practical recommendations.
➢ Identification and timely reporting of revenue seepage.
➢ Involved in financial reporting, risk management, compliance & integrations. - Promote
controls and sound risk management.
➢ Make certain the compliance pertaining to TDS.
➢ Substantiation of Trial Balance in particular with ledgers.
➢ Draft audit reports for review by the lead auditor and senior managers.
➢ Compiling reports of audit results to senior managers.
➢ Identifying areas of potential efficiency improvements.
➢ Ensure the strict compliance to KYC and FOREX norms.
➢ Authentication of Bank Reconciliation & meticulous vouching.

Assistant at M/S Cherian Mathew & Co
  • India - Kottayam
  • April 2009 to June 2011

Audit under statutes of Companies Act, Income Tax Act and State Sales Tax Act of
renowned business houses, engaged in manufacturing, trading and service sector.
➢ Assigned to functional audits ranging from Internal Audits, Stock Audit, Fixed Asset
Audit and Investigatory Audit.
➢ Statutory and concurrent audit of nationalized and scheduled banks.
➢ Statutory audit of charitable trusts and educational institutions.
➢ Preparation and filing of Direct and Indirect tax returns of companies, firms, association
of persons, trusts, individuals.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Commerce
  • at Mahatma Gandhi University (kottayam)
  • September 2009

▪ Pursued Chartered Accountancy course offered by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.(Completed Group I of

Bachelor's degree, Commerce
  • at Mahatma Gandhi University (kottayam)
  • September 2009

▪ Pursued Chartered Accountancy course offered by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.(Completed Group I of Intermediate)

Specialties & Skills

FINANCIAL
POLICY ANALYSIS
REPORTS
AUDITING
BALANCE
BANK RECONCILIATION
BANKING
BUSINESS PROCESS
CONSULTING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

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