Gaurav Aggarwal

Internal Audit Leader with extensive experience driving risk-based audits, compliance reviews, and internal control enhancements across global operations in FMCG, Technology, Hospitality, social media, Manufacturing and Healthcare sectors.

Experience in audit report presentation to Audit committee and senior leadership. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex stakeholder environments, and implement governance frameworks that strengthen operational integrity and regulatory compliance. Adept at identifying process gaps, mitigating risks, and delivering actionable insights to support business growth and accountability.

Regional Internal Audit Manager at Olam Food Ingredients (2024-03 – Present)

• Lead risk-based audits across 10+ countries in Finance, Sales, Quality, Food Safety, Sustainability, Inventory, Production and Operations for FMCG products (Coffee, Dairy, Almonds, Cashew, Spices, Private Label) with an average revenue of USD 500 Mn per audit. Prepared internal audit plans and presented to senior leadership.
• Leveraged AI Tools and Audit Board for Audit Committee presentations and internal audit report preparation, review and remediation action on open audit issues.
• Performed on-site audits for entities located in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Vietnam and India. Discussions with 10-20 stakeholders for each audit at different levels and locations for audit coverage.
• Successfully collaborated with audit committee, senior management, audit stakeholders across geographies and functions, fostering a culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Manager - Finance Compliance at Capgemini India (2022-09 – 2024-03)

• Preparation of annual internal audit plan and audit charter using the FORT technique (Financial, Operational, Regulatory, Technology) and presentation to senior leadership for approvals.
• Oversee the internal audits review and presentation to senior leadership (CFO) as per the annual plan and ensuring implementation action on the open audit issues for risk mitigations.
• Ensuring the governance through implementation of compliance and risk framework including ERM and compliance function
• Review of second level of defense controls

Assistant Manager at PwC India (2021-04 – 2022-09)

• Conducted internal audits and compliance reviews across global operations for Fortune 50 and leading tech companies.
• Conducted internal audits of B2C shop integrity and reviewed payroll and remote work policies for a leading global social media company.
• Prepared desktop procedures for Finance function for Indian subsidiary of the largest social media company. Assisted in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, promoting best practices across the organization.

Manager – Finance & Audit at Lalit Suri Hospitality Group (2018-11 – 2021-04)

• Led finance and operational internal audit reviews across 12 hotels in India with overall revenue of INR 900 Crores, driving compliance, cost control, and process improvements.
• Presented audit reports to Audit Committee and senior leadership (Executive Director & CFO)
• Overseeing open audit issues, action plan implementation and governance adherence.

Freelancer at Freelancer (2013-01 – 2018-10)

• Audits and financial assignments

Chartered Accountant in Accounting – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) (2012-11)

Certified Public Accountant in Accounting – CPA Ireland (2020-06)

Bachelor of Commerce (H) in Commerce – School of Open Learning (University of Delhi) (2011-06)