Ca Arti Sabale

Currently heading enterprise-wide Internal Audit, ICFR/IFC execution, pre-audit, process audits, and Audit Committee reporting, driving strong governance and risk assurance across SAP-enabled environments. Delivered measurable outcomes by recovering ₹2.50 Cr in EXIM incentives, detecting ₹9 Cr in fraud cases, preventing ₹55 Lakh in duplicate/suspicious payments, and stabilizing audit frameworks through effective remediation and control strengthening. Bringing deep expertise in SAP, SAP GRC, Celonis, Tableau, Power Query, and MS Office, with hands-on capability in ICFR/IFC testing, RCM design, data-driven audits, regulatory compliance reviews, and audit documentation standards.

Recognized for leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical judgment, complemented by certifications in Women Leadership Development, Total Quality Management, and Data Analytics, enabling effective team mentoring, Audit Committee communication, and continuous improvement.

Head – Internal Audit (AGM) - Man Industries Ltd.

(2024-11)

• Heading the Internal Audit function, managing pre-audit activities of Purchase to Pay (P2P) i.e. PO and expense audits, and enterprise-wide process reviews to ensure strong internal controls and governance compliance.
• Designing & executing risk-based audit plans, maintain audit working papers, recommend policy and control enhancements, and present audit findings to the Audit Committee.
• Leading and mentoring a 6-member audit team, driving audit quality, adherence to governance standards, and timely closure of audit observations across functions.

Manager – Internal Audit / IFC - Saint Gobain Glass India

(2023-04 - 2024-10)

• Supervised IFC testing and internal control evaluations to assess control design and operating effectiveness across business processes.
• Conducted process audits in an SAP environment, leveraging Celonis and Tableau across domestic and international operations, covering end-to-end cycles including Sales, Procurement, HR & Payroll, Inventory, Logistics, Related Party Transactions, Financial Close, Stock Counts, and GST, review of Chart of Accounts and Master Data Management.
• Analysis of automated access control features of SAP, verifying KYC and supporting of business partners.
• Reviewed adherence to SOPs, delegation of authority matrices, and legal and statutory compliance requirements, while identifying control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Audit of shared Service – HR for South Africa and China.
• Carbon Sustainability for 3 plants of India and Thailand & Review of compliance statement.
• Prepared Audit Committee presentations, supported fraud investigation related to shed installation at plant, finalized reports from query discussions to closure, and trained audit teams.

Senior Manager – Internal Audit - Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

(2020-12 - 2023-04)

• Owned IFC framework execution, including RCM modification and testing for 2 consecutive years across all major business processes.
• Conducted Pan-India process audits using Power Query, covering Sales, Purchase, HR & Payroll, Inventory, Logistics, GST, Legal, HSE, Cash & Bank, and Trial Balance reviews.
• Managed GRC and Legal Compliance systems, conducted stock audits, tracked pending action plans, and ensured timely closure of audit observations. review of Chart of Accounts and Master Data Management.
• Analysis of automated access control features of SAP, verifying KYC and supporting of business partners.
• Data analysis at Pan India level using Power Query.
• Led audit planning, trained teams, finalized reports, obtained compliance certificates, and supported fraud investigation activities across business units.

Deputy Manager – Internal Audit - TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd.

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

• Supervised IFC framework activities, including documentation, testing, and reporting for management assurance.
• Executed process audits across manpower supply, Warehouse review, logistics, inventory, delegation of authority, SOP compliance, GST, and legal reviews.
• Investigated fraud in selling expenses, reported findings to management, and finalized audit reports.

Assistant Internal Audit Manager - JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd.

(2015-12 - 2020-01)

• Acted as locational audit head of the Vasind plant, a mother plant with ~750 employees, ~850 contract labor, and annual turnover of ~₹9,000 Cr.
• Drafted and modified RCMs and executed ICFR testing for 4 consecutive years, strengthening internal controls across all processes.
• Led SAP-based process audits covering Sales, Purchase, EXIM benefits, HR & Payroll, Inter-Unit Transactions, Manpower Supply, Logistics, Inventory, GST, Legal, HSE, and Financial Close cycles. review of Chart of Accounts and Master Data Management.
• Analysis of automated access control features of SAP, verifying KYC and supporting of business partners.
• Prepared audit reports and Audit Committee presentations, Tracked pending action plans, and ensured timely closure of audit observations.
• Identified and investigated frauds related to marketing expenses and school admission, coordinating findings with senior management.
• Supervised pre-audit and civil audits, including ₹1,200 Cr project audits including issuance of final report of preaudit, managed GRC and legal compliance systems, trained 3 audit teams, and ensured timely issuance of final reports.

Internal Audit Associate - Aneja Associates

(2014-12 - 2015-12)

Key Accounts Manager - Omkar Specialty Chemicals Limited

(2014-01 - 2014-11)

Internal Audit Manager - Kirtane Pandit (Chartered Accountant Firm)

(2010-07 - 2013-12)

Company Secretary - CS - Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) (2014)

Chartered Accountant - CA - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) (2009)

Master of Commerce - M.Com. - University of Mumbai (2006)