Head – Internal Audit & Risk Compliance (AVP) at J K Cement (2024-08 – Present)
- Spearheaded Internal Audit & Risk Compliance department strategy and formulated the annual risk-based audit plan: presented to and secured approval by from the Audit Committee.
- Delivered quarterly executive reporting to the Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee on audit findings and enterprise risk matters.
- Directed the Internal Audit Agency's partner and execution teams, maintaining high engagement quality and stick adherence to the Board-approved audit calendar.
- Refreshed the annual IFC framework and Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) including Entity-Level Controls (ELCs), IT applications control (ITACs) & IT General Controls (ITGCs) ensuring compliance with the Companies Act 2013.
- Provided end-to-end pre- and post-implementation control assurance during the migration from SAP ERP to SAP S/4HANA, validating control design, data migration integrity, and financial reporting reliability.
- Partnered with business and IT leadership during process transfers to the Shared Services Center (SSC) and ensured end-to-end control effectiveness across migrated operational and financial processes.
- Partnered with functional heads to remediate internal control gaps identified in audit reports.
- Updated the Enterprise Risk Management framework and Risk Register; coordinated formation and monitoring of risk-mitigation strategies.
- Led a confidential fraud investigation from scoping through resolution and control remediation.
AVP – Internal Controls & Compliance at JSW Ispat Special Products Ltd. (2021-02 – 2024-07)
- Defined the Internal Controls & Compliance department strategy and annual plan.
- Implemented Compliance Management System and drove on-going compliance risk management.
- Built the annual IFC framework and ensured compliance with the Companies Act 2013.
- Managed and oversaw completion of audit projects in line with professional and department standards.
- Collaborated with functional departments to remediate internal control gaps identified in audit reports.
Joint General Manager – Internal Controls at Technip India Ltd. (2018-07 – 2020-05)
- Owned the Internal Controls department strategy and annual plan covering SOX, IFC, and Internal Audit.
- Ensured compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2002 — scoping, process-flow documentation across departments, Risk & Control Matrices, testing of design and operating effectiveness, and deficiency remediation.
- Prepared and validated Entity-Level Controls (ELCs), IT applications control (ITACs) and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
- Built the annual IFC framework in line with the Companies Act 2013.
- Liaised with Statutory Auditors on Sec. 404 (SOX) and IFC compliance certification.
- Delivered SOX and IFC training for the Internal Controls team; led fraud investigations.
Associate General Manager – Ethics & Intelligence at GMR Energy (2015-01 – 2018-07)
- Set the Ethics & Intelligence strategy and annual plan.
- Drove compliance with Code of Conduct, Whistle-blower Policy, and other company policies.
- Conducted fraud risk assessments and mitigated identified risks.
- Investigated reported unethical practices and recommended process and control improvements.
- Evaluated processes to close gaps causing revenue leakage, wastage, and misuse of resources.
- Built ethics awareness through targeted training programs and quizzes.
Senior Lead – Internal Audit at Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd. (MTS India) (2011-12 – 2015-01)
- Built the Internal Audit strategy and risk-based annual audit plan.
- Implemented the Enterprise Risk Management framework at SSTL.
- Coordinated and monitored risk-mitigation strategy formation and implementation against SSTL's risk appetite; recommended corrective actions.
- Prepared quarterly Audit Committee papers on performance and status.
- Shared intelligence on emerging risks, fraud indicators, and red flags across departments.
Regional Manager North (SOX Compliance) at Vodafone (2006-01 – 2011-09)
- Drove compliance with Sec. 404 of SOX — process documentation, risk & control identification, and testing of design/operating effectiveness across departments.
- Prepared and validated Entity-Level Control documents; ensured IFRS-aligned financial reporting reliability.
- Liaised with Statutory Auditors for Sec. 404 certification and trained teams on SOX-related audit activities.
- Coordinated with process owners and senior management across India and the UK on SOX developments and control issues; conducted trial balance audits of Northern circles.
Senior Executive – Internal Audit & Controls at EXL Service.com (I) Pvt. Ltd. (2005-05 – 2006-01)
- Drove Sec. 404 SOX compliance — process documentation, risk & control identification, and effectiveness testing.
- Conducted compliance audits of the Accounts & Finance and Commercial departments.
Senior Audit Executive at KPMG (2004-08 – 2005-05)
Statutory, tax, and group-reporting audits for GE Capital International Services, Amersham Health (GE Healthcare), Timex Watches, Karamchand Appliances, and Spectris Technologies (Spectris Plc, UK).
Manager – Audit & Compliance at V.B. Haribhakti & Co. (2003-01 – 2004-08)
Statutory audits for Utility Powertech (JV of Reliance Energy & NTPC), Pidilite Industries, Dena Bank, and Niryat Sam Apparels; systems review for the American Embassy (ACSA); due diligence audit for UTI Bank.
Manager – Audit & Taxation at Ajay Wadhwa & Associates / S.R. Wadhwa (2000-09 – 2003-01)
Tax litigation before ITAT and the Income Tax Settlement Commission; statutory and tax audits for Genesis Overseas, Deepak Aerosols, Spraytec India, and Art Karat International.
