Senior Analyst with over 5 years of demonstrated experience in Risk Advisory and Internal Audit.
Extensive expertise across various industries in assessing and managing risks, evaluating internal controls and providing implementation measures to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
01.2022 - Current
Conducted a thorough assessment of the current Risk Management Maturity and risk infrastructure for a State Government agency, offering recommendations and a roadmap to achieve the desired Future State maturity.
Led and executed multiple engagement conducting risk-based reviews of internal controls and processes for various SA Government Agencies. This included internal reviews over the processes and controls for Procurement, Contract Management, Fraud Risk Management, Fleet Management, Workforce Management, Vendor and Employee Payout and Performance Management & Maladministration.
Worked on Strategic Risk Bowties for a network transmission company. Also conducted a detailed assessment over the design, adequacy, effectiveness and implementation of critical controls employed to mitigate identified strategic risks identified within the Strategic Risk Bowties.
Conducted a review over the design effectiveness of controls for key Finance processes such as Accounts Payable, Budgeting and Account Reconciliation, developed Risk and controls Matrices (RCMS) and provided recommendations roadmap including system implementation controls to mitigate identified design gaps and risks.
Collaborated with senior leadership to develop Internal Audit plans for the financial year and define the scope for internal reviews.
Trained and mentored junior staff to develop their skills in risk management and internal audit processes.
Finance Trainee
Metroll SA
08.2020 - 12.2021
Preparation of monthly credit reports detailing the amount of credits by each department such as Sales, Production Administration, Customer Service & Dispatch
Analyzing and assigning cost centers to CWIP (Capital Work in Progress) and assigning depreciation based on historical records
Assisted in identification of appropriate accounting treatment of repair and maintenance expenditures
Performed verification of the customer credit applications to authenticate for credit limits allocated as per approved insurance coverage, ABN, and availability of required supporting documents
Assisted in performing accurate Sales analysis to facilitate preparation of KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) for subsequent financial year
Associate Consultant
Mazars Business Consultants
07.2019 - 11.2019
Assisted in formulation and presentation of proposals based on client requirement for various sectors such as Insurance, QSR, Hospitality etc
Assisted team leader in conducting standardization of Fixed Asset Register and creation of standard codes for all fixed assets procured.
Performed categorization of the assets and created a summary for further simplifying the process of asset tagging for the client
Conducted variance analysis of the total fixed asset units as per the physical register maintained versus the total fixed assets units reported in the system.
Analyst
BDO India LLP
02.2018 - 07.2019
Performed end to end Risk Rationalization exercise for a leading Insurance company. The review involved developing Risk Control Matrices and evaluating control effectiveness of key operational and finance functions such as Reinsurance, Premium Accounts, Commissions Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll and Vendor Payments
Performed a holistic review delinquent loan cases for a Non-Banking Financial Company. The review involved analysing each loan case based on the underwriting norms and criterion, third party database (such as CIBIL mortgage checks, CERSAI, RBI Defaulters, Hunter Fraud checks etc.)
Formulated a comprehensive process document and flow charts for the Operations function of a Travel Insurance Company detailing various activities such as creation of commission codes, insurance plan generation, issuance of Policy document, extension, endorsement and cancellation request, insurance claims etc
Reviewed internal controls and procedures for various business processes such as the Acquisition and Resolution function of a leading ARC , Recruitment, Payroll, Employee Separation & Labor Compliance procedures.
Senior Analyst
Genpact Enterprise Risk Consulting
07.2014 - 04.2016
Facilitated the assessment of the progress, quality, and attainment of project/program objective at defined milestones
Reviewed the feasibility of the project in terms of affordability, returns and performance by evaluating the time, cost and resources expended on
Reviewed vendor contracts (rates, rebates, discounts, and approvals) and vendor payments through substantive analysis for verification of compliance with contract terms
Reviewed quarterly TDS and Service Tax payments to assess compliance with payment due dates and calculation of tax amounts
Performed end to end review of Call -center operations by reviewing agreements with third party service providers, Forecasting & Call load management, compliance to call quality parameters, Access Rights control, and procedures with respect to invoicing & payments
Performed thorough analysis of the Accounts Payable to identify cases of improper payments and instances of non-compliances with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Education
Masters - Accounting & Finance
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
01.2021
Bachelors - Management Studies, Specialization in Finance
R.A Podar College of Commerce & Economics
01.2014
Class XII - undefined
Ramniwas Ruia College
01.2011
Skills
Strategic Risk Management
Internal Audit
Design and Operational Effectiveness Testing
Internal Financial Controls Testing
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)
Problem Solving
Accomplishments
Represented school in DPSMUN- Model United Nations Conference held by Merrill Lynch in New Delhi for two years consecutively.
Awarded second place in International Flag Festival and U.N Day held by YMCA.
Community Service
CRY (Child Right & You) Foundation, Active participation in the organization & execution of school enrolment drives and rallies., Effective execution of classroom programs for a government funded school which had introduced English in its curriculum., Execution of workshops based on various social issues prevailing in respective communities.
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
01.2022 - Current
Finance Trainee
Metroll SA
08.2020 - 12.2021
Associate Consultant
Mazars Business Consultants
07.2019 - 11.2019
Analyst
BDO India LLP
02.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Analyst
Genpact Enterprise Risk Consulting
07.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelors - Management Studies, Specialization in Finance