Venu Gopala

Senior Internal Audit professional with 12 years of experience in garment, manufacturing and other business environments, with strong expertise in payroll audits, internal controls, statutory-deduction reviews, operational audits, risk-based audits, P2P/procurement audits and fraud investigation. Experienced in auditing manufacturing operations and reviewing employee attendance, overtime, incentives, bonus, PF, ESI and other statutory deductions, along with procurement, inventory, vendor transactions and business processes. Strong ability to identify control weaknesses, irregularities and potential financial leakages, perform root-cause analysis and recommend practical corrective actions.

Experienced in coordinating and handling one internal audit team, working with process owners and management, preparing audit observations and reports, and monitoring implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Strong exposure to garment manufacturing processes, including fabric, trims, accessories, WIP, finished goods, production consumption and process losses. Proficient in SAP Business One and Advanced Microsoft Excel.

Senior Internal Auditor - INDIAN DESIGNS EXPORTS PVT. LTD.

(2026-01)

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across manufacturing and support functions.
• Conduct payroll audits covering employee attendance, overtime, incentives, bonus, PF, ESI and other statutory deductions.
• Review payroll-related records and identify discrepancies, unusual transactions and potential financial leakages.
• Conduct internal audits covering procurement, P2P, finance, inventory, HR and operational processes.
• Review procurement transactions from purchase requirements through purchase orders, GRNs, invoices and vendor payments.
• Evaluate authorization controls, segregation of duties, vendor transactions and compliance with company policies and SOPs.
• Conduct inventory audits covering fabric, trims, accessories, WIP and finished goods.
• Review fabric procurement, consumption, width variances, marker efficiency and production losses.
• Investigate irregularities and perform root-cause analysis.
• Prepare audit working papers, observations, risk implications and recommendations.
• Discuss findings with process owners and management.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions and follow up on implementation.
• Coordinate and handle one internal audit team in planning and execution of audit assignments.

Internal Auditor - GREEN ENERGY BIO REFINERIES PVT. LTD. – GOLDEN GROUP

(2025-05 - 2026-01)

• Planned and performed internal and operational audits based on identified business and process risks.
• Reviewed internal controls, SOP compliance and operational processes.
• Conducted transaction and process reviews to identify control weaknesses and irregularities.
• Prepared audit observations and recommendations for management.
• Followed up on corrective actions and process improvements.

Internal Auditor - SKM ANIMALS FOODS AND FEEDS INDIA PVT. LTD.

(2021-11 - 2025-05)

• Conducted internal, operational and risk-based audits across manufacturing and support functions.
• Performed payroll, HR, procurement, P2P, inventory and process audits.
• Reviewed attendance, overtime, incentives, payroll calculations and statutory deductions.
• Reviewed PF, ESI and other payroll-related deductions for compliance with company requirements.
• Reviewed purchase orders, GRNs, invoices and vendor payments for accuracy, authorization and supporting documentation.
• Evaluated vendor transactions and identified unusual transactions, control gaps and potential financial leakages.
• Conducted inventory verification and reviewed physical stock against records.
• Performed risk and control assessments and tested key controls.
• Investigated irregularities and performed root-cause analysis.
• Prepared audit working papers, observations, risk implications and recommendations.
• Discussed audit findings with process owners and management.
• Monitored corrective and preventive actions.

Chief Executive Officer - SAROVARA CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY

(2019-03 - 2021-10)

• Managed overall operational and administrative activities of the organization.
• Oversaw business processes, financial activities and internal controls.
• Monitored compliance with internal policies and applicable requirements.
• Coordinated with employees and stakeholders to ensure effective operations.
• Reviewed financial and operational activities and supported management decision-making.

Internal Auditor - INDIAN DESIGNS EXPORTS PVT. LTD.

(2016-03 - 2019-03)

• Conducted internal and operational audits across garment manufacturing processes.
• Performed procurement and P2P audits covering purchase orders, GRNs, invoices and vendor payments.
• Conducted payroll and attendance audits and identified discrepancies.
• Reviewed PF, ESI and other payroll-related deductions.
• Conducted inventory audits covering fabric, trims, accessories, WIP and finished goods.
• Reviewed fabric procurement, consumption, width variances, marker efficiency and production losses.
• Evaluated compliance with company policies, SOPs and internal controls.
• Prepared audit observations and recommendations and followed up with process owners.

Executive – Internal Audit - CHARORIA & MATES

(2014-06 - 2016-02)

• Supported internal audit planning and execution.
• Performed transaction testing and internal-control reviews.
• Assisted in identifying process gaps and control weaknesses.
• Prepared audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Supported senior team members in completing audit assignments.

Master of Commerce - M.Com - Bangalore University (2014)