Malvika Prasad

• Prepared work schedules and assigned cases to individual investigators.
• Resolved complex cases with diligent research, analysis, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to the field of investigation keeping up-to-date on current trendstechniques.
• Maintained detailed records on all investigations conducted, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal requirements.
• Evaluated existing investigative protocols for areas of improvement and implemented necessary changes accordingly.
• Developed comprehensive reports that effectively communicated investigation findings to stakeholders and decision makers.
• Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.

Assurance:

• Assisted in the uplift initiatives across multiple countries following the Samoa Audit, preparing for the upcoming Well Managed review. Contributed to the review of updated documentation and expanded the scope to include enhanced KYC processes in branches and a comprehensive review of lending artifacts.

Accord:

• Collaborated on the mapping of Account Opening documents to ACIP for all account types (Retail, Commercial, SME, BB), achieving approximately 80% completion. This involved organizing documents, work aids, check sheets, and tip sheets.
• Engaged in KYC back book analysis and the establishment of future KYC trigger uplifts, leveraging strong analytical skills and an inquisitive mindset.

• Collaborate with all lines of business to ensure a comprehensive understanding of control best practices.
• Conduct pre-assessment meetings, facilitate walkthrough, and compile Risk Management Forum (RMF) packs, while leading discussions with Business Unit Heads, Country COOs, and Risk Owners.
• Develop and enhance test scripts, conducting end-to-end testing to capture complete control details.
• Report on key control effectiveness to risk owners and update the Control and Operational Risk (COR) documentation in line with the Operational Risk Measurement and Management Framework (ORMMF), ensuring a holistic view of the risk and control environment.
• Facilitate internal risk training sessions and workshops.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations for ineffective controls and track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Assist in the management of events and reportable incidents within the COR framework.
• Actively pursue process improvements through engagement in the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP).
• Maintain a proven track record of delivering results ahead of deadlines through efficient and organized work practices.

• Performed external and internal audit for Financial Institutions.
• Assisting with planning of large sized audit engagements including preparing budgets
  for the engagement, completing risk assessments, tailoring audit programs for controls and substantive audit procedures.
• Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
• Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
• Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
• Review of statutory accounts, consolidation, taxation and cash-flow statements for companies, including publicly listed entities.
• Managing engagement clients and dealing directly with client to tight deadline
  reportings.

Clients Audited: Bank of South Pacific (BSP), Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF), Reserve Bank of Fiji Registry Audit, National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT), Westpac Bank Corporation (WBC), Westpac Cook Islands Branch, Bank South Pacific Cook Islands Branch.