Manchali Kurpad

ACAMS and CFE-certified professional with a strong foundation in risk assessment, compliance, and fraud prevention. Applies technical skills in SQL, Power BI, and Alteryx to analyze controls, detect anomalies, and support audit objectives. Pursuing CIA certification to build comprehensive internal audit expertise and deliver actionable insights that enhance organizational integrity and resilience.

Internal Audit Intern - THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK - Boston, MA

(2025-07 - 2025-08)

• Assisted internal audit team in conducting control testing across P2P and O2C cycles in NetSuite ERP, supporting process walkthroughs and contributing audit observations to the Controller.
• Helped develop RCSA documentation and supported SOD analysis and UAR/RBAC validation, aiding in the identification of access control gaps across Accounting Operations.

Volunteer - IIA NY Chapter - New York, NY

(2024-01 - 2024-12)

• Supported coordination of 5+ conference events for the IIA New York Chapter, assisting with logistics, speaker communication, attendee registration, and member outreach to promote engagement among internal audit professionals.

Accounts Payable Officer - TESCO - Bangalore, India

(2016-04 - 2016-09)

• Processed 200+ monthly invoices in a high-volume ERP environment, executing three-way matching, vendor reconciliations, and payment authorization reviews to ensure financial accuracy and control compliance.
• Reduced financial discrepancies by 25% and improved payment cycle efficiency by 30% by optimizing Excel-based reporting workflows and strengthening segregation of duties controls.
• Identified and remediated internal control gaps related to fraud prevention and authorization, demonstrating hands-on application of financial controls in an operational audit context.

Master of Science - Risk and Financial Advisory - St John's University, Tobin College of Business (2024-12)

M.B.A - Finance - Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2014-12)