Murali Mukesh

Internal audit professional with experience in risk-based internal audit (RBIA), concurrent audits, audit planning, regulatory compliance, audit reporting, and team coordination. Seeking to apply strong analytical and control-assessment skills while progressing professionally through ongoing Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 1 preparation.

Assistant Manager – Internal Audit Department at Repco Home Finance Ltd (2021-11 – Present)

• Schedule and monitor concurrent audits and risk-based internal audits (RBIA) across a PAN-India branch network.
• Lead and coordinate a 24-member team comprising onsite/offsite auditors and OSDs to support audit delivery.
• Manage the complete audit lifecycle, including annual audit planning, scheduling, execution monitoring, review of observations, and follow-up through closure.
• Report directly to the Head of Internal audit and provide periodic updates on audit progress, key risks, and compliance status.
• Conducted surprise audits, branch audits & Concurrent audit visits to assess operational controls, regulatory compliance, and ensured timely closure of observations.
• Prepare Audit Committee of the Board (ACB) notes and the annual audit plan.
• Supervision of audit budgets including travel advance approvals, budget utilization, and monthly tracking.
• Coordinate audit management software (AMS) testing/UAT, issue tracking, and production deployments.
• Liaise with branch managers, Regional managers for timely resolution of audit observations.

Process Associate – Accounts Payable (P2P) at Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd (2018-10 – 2021-10)

Tools Used: SAP

• Invoice processing for PO and Non-PO invoices with high accuracy.
• Managed Direct Debit (DD) and email queries from vendors and clients.
• Daily bank transaction entries and reconciliation.
• Performed Quality Checks for invoices posted by processing teams.
• Responded to supplier queries via Q2R platform.
• Awarded "Outstanding Contribution in Delivery" (Jul-Sep 2020).
• Recognized as "Best New Joiner" by client for timely clearing of bank statements in DD process.

Executive – Accounts Payable at CMA CGM Shared Service Center (2017-04 – 2018-05)

Tools Used: Oracle

• Processed invoices, managed payment cycles, and handled vendor queries.
• Managed Net Debit Balance (NDB) accounts: coordinated recovery from vendors via offsetting/fund transfer.
• Conducted SOA reconciliation to identify pending payments and exceptions.
• Cleared significant backlogs and helped optimize the AP process.
• Supported team during high volume by performing Quality Checks (QC).
• Routinely appreciated for problem-solving in price discrepancy cases and root cause analysis.
• Helped stabilize the ERS system between suppliers and buyers.

Officer – TCS TRD BAU (Trade Department) at Scope International (Standard Chartered – TCS BPO) (2014-12 – 2016-12)

• Handled Export LC Negotiations for APAC countries (Hong Kong & Singapore).
• Processed SWIFT Payments (MT103, MT202).
• Maintained process documentation and tracked operational changes.
• Provided business analysis for decision-making and conducted training sessions for new joiners.
• Led monthly brainstorming and error analysis meetings.
• "Star Award" for consistent performance and error-free delivery.
• Recognized as "Key Contributor" for handling crisis queries effectively.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – Jaya College of Arts and Science, University of Madras (2011 – 2014)

Higher Secondary (HSC) – Angel Matriculation Higher Secondary School (2011 – 2011)

SSLC (10th Standard) – Sri Aravindar Matriculation Higher Secondary School (2009 – 2009)