Associate Partner

• Mar 2022 - Present

Associate Partner

• Mar 2022 - Present

Associate Manager Finance - Automations

• Feb 2020 - Feb 2022

Built end-to-end robotic automation process solutions from scratch using UiPath and Power Automate to meet business requirements. Worked with different departments to develop automation strategies. Converted report requests to insightful dashboards in Power BI. Significant Accomplishments: Designed and orchestrated more than 30 automation projects within a year which helped the business in strategic decision making. The Automation projects included BOT automatically… Show more Built end-to-end robotic automation process solutions from scratch using UiPath and Power Automate to meet business requirements. Worked with different departments to develop automation strategies. Converted report requests to insightful dashboards in Power BI. Significant Accomplishments: Designed and orchestrated more than 30 automation projects within a year which helped the business in strategic decision making. The Automation projects included BOT automatically downloading the reports from ERP system, Web applications, Emails, SQL/Azure Servers, performing analysis in Power BI using complex DAX and MQuery Functions, presenting the insights through interactive dashboards, sending personalized emails with exception reports Designed automated data extraction solution from SQL/Azure and AWS server using Python Script Performed reconciliations using Azure Data Studio post implementation of Dynamics 365 which helped the business in detecting anomalies in different accounts Honored with Pat on the Back Award in 2020 and Innovation Award in 2021 for designing RPA projects for E-Commerce, Finance, Receivables, Payables, Sales, Procurement Department and contributing to overall success of the business Conducted Technical workshops for ICAI Dubai Chapter Focus Group and participated as panelist for Talk Show on Technology organized by ICAI

Assistant Manager Internal Audit

• Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

Spearheading internal audit charter, standards, policies, procedures & manuals. Providing support in development of internal audit department’s objectives, strategies, work plan and key performance indicators for the coming & subsequent years in line with Barakat’s strategic objectives and business plan. Streamlining activities of Internal Auditors throughout the execution of internal audit assignment. Developing reports & executive summaries covering key risks, areas of… Show more Spearheading internal audit charter, standards, policies, procedures & manuals. Providing support in development of internal audit department’s objectives, strategies, work plan and key performance indicators for the coming & subsequent years in line with Barakat’s strategic objectives and business plan. Streamlining activities of Internal Auditors throughout the execution of internal audit assignment. Developing reports & executive summaries covering key risks, areas of concerns and internal audit activities and submitting the same to the Head of IA for review.

Senior Internal Auditor

• Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

Senior Internal Auditor

• Nov 2016 - Jul 2018

Assist in development and updating of Internal Audit charter, standards, policies, procedures and manuals. Assist in development of Internal Audit Department’s objectives, strategies, work plan and key performance indicators for the coming and subsequent years in line with Barakat’s strategic objectives and business plan. Prepare reports and executive summaries covering key risks, areas of concerns and internal audit activities and submit to the Head of Internal Audit for review. Perform… Show more Assist in development and updating of Internal Audit charter, standards, policies, procedures and manuals. Assist in development of Internal Audit Department’s objectives, strategies, work plan and key performance indicators for the coming and subsequent years in line with Barakat’s strategic objectives and business plan. Prepare reports and executive summaries covering key risks, areas of concerns and internal audit activities and submit to the Head of Internal Audit for review. Perform execution of the internal audit work plan and supervise the work of sub-ordinates. Prepare, supervise and update audit planning documents such as audit scope, process understanding, audit program etc. Determine the auditing procedures to be utilized, including the use of Data Analytics using Advanced Excel, Fraud Investigation techniques like Benford's Law, Relative Size Factor Theory, Trend Analysis, or other techniques. Identify high risk processes and key control points of the system/processes to be reviewed. Prepare and review the Audit programs to ensure adequate and comprehensive coverage of the audit objectives. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, risk management and governance processes. Prepare and review working papers, which record and summarize data on the assigned audit areas and the results of the audit examination. Directs, counsels and trains assigned staff and reviews their work as to adequacy of scope and accuracy. Ensure that approved audit objectives have been met, adequate coverage has been obtained to support the conclusion and recommendations, and that the work has been followed in accordance with professional audit standards. Discuss and seek agreement from the Auditee on the observations and recommendations. Develop, review and update the audit report and recommendations contained therein. Recommend improvements in management controls designed to mitigate business risks, and contribute to growth and improve profitability. Show less Assist in development and updating of Internal Audit charter, standards, policies, procedures and manuals. Assist in development of Internal Audit Department’s objectives, strategies, work plan and key performance indicators for the coming and subsequent years in line with Barakat’s strategic objectives and business plan. Prepare reports and executive summaries covering key risks, areas of concerns and internal audit activities and submit to the Head of Internal Audit for review. Perform… Show more Assist in development and updating of Internal Audit charter, standards, policies, procedures and manuals. Assist in development of Internal Audit Department’s objectives, strategies, work plan and key performance indicators for the coming and subsequent years in line with Barakat’s strategic objectives and business plan. Prepare reports and executive summaries covering key risks, areas of concerns and internal audit activities and submit to the Head of Internal Audit for review. Perform execution of the internal audit work plan and supervise the work of sub-ordinates. Prepare, supervise and update audit planning documents such as audit scope, process understanding, audit program etc. Determine the auditing procedures to be utilized, including the use of Data Analytics using Advanced Excel, Fraud Investigation techniques like Benford's Law, Relative Size Factor Theory, Trend Analysis, or other techniques. Identify high risk processes and key control points of the system/processes to be reviewed. Prepare and review the Audit programs to ensure adequate and comprehensive coverage of the audit objectives. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, risk management and governance processes. Prepare and review working papers, which record and summarize data on the assigned audit areas and the results of the audit examination. Directs, counsels and trains assigned staff and reviews their work as to adequacy of scope and accuracy. Ensure that approved audit objectives have been met, adequate coverage has been obtained to support the conclusion and recommendations, and that the work has been followed in accordance with professional audit standards. Discuss and seek agreement from the Auditee on the observations and recommendations. Develop, review and update the audit report and recommendations contained therein. Recommend improvements in management controls designed to mitigate business risks, and contribute to growth and improve profitability. Show less

Assistant Manager Internal Audit & SOX Compliance

• Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

Performing Audit planning, audit fieldwork and documentation. Communicating the results orally and in writing to the Manager- Internal Audit. Performing procedures to ensure previously identified weaknesses have been corrected. Performing procedures to ensure implementation of agreed remedial action points reported to the senior management. Investigating opportunities for cost savings or process improvements. Executing Internal Audit engagements and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance audits as… Show more Performing Audit planning, audit fieldwork and documentation. Communicating the results orally and in writing to the Manager- Internal Audit. Performing procedures to ensure previously identified weaknesses have been corrected. Performing procedures to ensure implementation of agreed remedial action points reported to the senior management. Investigating opportunities for cost savings or process improvements. Executing Internal Audit engagements and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance audits as part of the Internal Audit and Risk Consulting practice. This primarily involves investigation and assessment of core internal processes for clientele from diverse industry verticals such as Financial Services, Mortgage Services and Technology Services. Show less Performing Audit planning, audit fieldwork and documentation. Communicating the results orally and in writing to the Manager- Internal Audit. Performing procedures to ensure previously identified weaknesses have been corrected. Performing procedures to ensure implementation of agreed remedial action points reported to the senior management. Investigating opportunities for cost savings or process improvements. Executing Internal Audit engagements and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance audits as… Show more Performing Audit planning, audit fieldwork and documentation. Communicating the results orally and in writing to the Manager- Internal Audit. Performing procedures to ensure previously identified weaknesses have been corrected. Performing procedures to ensure implementation of agreed remedial action points reported to the senior management. Investigating opportunities for cost savings or process improvements. Executing Internal Audit engagements and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance audits as part of the Internal Audit and Risk Consulting practice. This primarily involves investigation and assessment of core internal processes for clientele from diverse industry verticals such as Financial Services, Mortgage Services and Technology Services. Show less

Manager Internal Audit

• Dec 2013 - Jul 2015

Reviewing the policies of the company for any deviation. Audit (Operational, Conformance, Investigative and Management). Conducting a methods study of all activities of the locations being audited and suggest improvements. Using PC as a tool of audit to improve the areas of coverage. Carrying out adhoc reviews to investigate any area identified. Checking the processes and ensure that internal controls systems are adequate. Ensuring compliance to various statutes applicable, accounting standards… Show more Reviewing the policies of the company for any deviation. Audit (Operational, Conformance, Investigative and Management). Conducting a methods study of all activities of the locations being audited and suggest improvements. Using PC as a tool of audit to improve the areas of coverage. Carrying out adhoc reviews to investigate any area identified. Checking the processes and ensure that internal controls systems are adequate. Ensuring compliance to various statutes applicable, accounting standards and also compliance with the company procedures and policies laid down. Identifying non value added activities. Ensuring that audit findings are correctly and factually reported. Providing inputs for improvements in internal control systems, processes, avenues for cost savings and profit maximization. Constant written follow up with auditees for implementation of audit suggestions. Periodic meetings with the auditees. Reporting periodically the implementation of the audit suggestions, and summarize the implementation status. Recording the reasons for non implementation wherever applicable. Preparing work papers during audit activity. Documenting the process flow chart, collect and file relevant policies and procedures. Documenting the queries resolved. Assisting in preparing the audit check list and internal control check list and to update the audit check list and internal control check list periodically. Analysis of control flow charts for key business processes and critical parts of key processes, with a view to identify weaknesses. Show less Reviewing the policies of the company for any deviation. Audit (Operational, Conformance, Investigative and Management). Conducting a methods study of all activities of the locations being audited and suggest improvements. Using PC as a tool of audit to improve the areas of coverage. Carrying out adhoc reviews to investigate any area identified. Checking the processes and ensure that internal controls systems are adequate. Ensuring compliance to various statutes applicable, accounting standards… Show more Reviewing the policies of the company for any deviation. Audit (Operational, Conformance, Investigative and Management). Conducting a methods study of all activities of the locations being audited and suggest improvements. Using PC as a tool of audit to improve the areas of coverage. Carrying out adhoc reviews to investigate any area identified. Checking the processes and ensure that internal controls systems are adequate. Ensuring compliance to various statutes applicable, accounting standards and also compliance with the company procedures and policies laid down. Identifying non value added activities. Ensuring that audit findings are correctly and factually reported. Providing inputs for improvements in internal control systems, processes, avenues for cost savings and profit maximization. Constant written follow up with auditees for implementation of audit suggestions. Periodic meetings with the auditees. Reporting periodically the implementation of the audit suggestions, and summarize the implementation status. Recording the reasons for non implementation wherever applicable. Preparing work papers during audit activity. Documenting the process flow chart, collect and file relevant policies and procedures. Documenting the queries resolved. Assisting in preparing the audit check list and internal control check list and to update the audit check list and internal control check list periodically. Analysis of control flow charts for key business processes and critical parts of key processes, with a view to identify weaknesses. Show less

Assistant Manager-Internal Audit

• Jul 2011 - Nov 2013

Conducting comprehensive risk analysis so as to find out loopholes in the current system. Area includes operations, Food and Beverages, House keeping, Engineering and Maintenance, procurement, treasury, receivables and payables. Also responsible for managing the internal audit team, reviewing the policy of the company for any deviation. Conducting special audit assignments. Conducting comprehensive risk analysis so as to find out loopholes in the current system. Area includes operations, Food and Beverages, House keeping, Engineering and Maintenance, procurement, treasury, receivables and payables. Also responsible for managing the internal audit team, reviewing the policy of the company for any deviation. Conducting special audit assignments.

Audit Consultant

• Aug 2006 - Jul 2011

Worked in softwares like Tally, Fox PRO, BOSS, SAP, Oracle, TALISMA, and HARVEST IT. Hands on experience in using MS Office. Proficiency in excel shortcuts, excel tools CA Compulsory Computer Training in Mumbai Word lotus in Mangalore I worked in SNB Associates for a period of 3 years as Articled Assistant and served as Audit Consultant in the same company for two years. I had the exposure of Tax audits, Interim audits, Internal audits, Statutory Audits, Stock Takings… Show more Worked in softwares like Tally, Fox PRO, BOSS, SAP, Oracle, TALISMA, and HARVEST IT. Hands on experience in using MS Office. Proficiency in excel shortcuts, excel tools CA Compulsory Computer Training in Mumbai Word lotus in Mangalore I worked in SNB Associates for a period of 3 years as Articled Assistant and served as Audit Consultant in the same company for two years. I had the exposure of Tax audits, Interim audits, Internal audits, Statutory Audits, Stock Takings, Management Audits of various Service industries and Manufacturing companies. Worked as Internal Auditor in Navodaya English High School. Specialization in internal audit of hotel industries. Completed Accounting Technician course conducted by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Show less Worked in softwares like Tally, Fox PRO, BOSS, SAP, Oracle, TALISMA, and HARVEST IT. Hands on experience in using MS Office. Proficiency in excel shortcuts, excel tools CA Compulsory Computer Training in Mumbai Word lotus in Mangalore I worked in SNB Associates for a period of 3 years as Articled Assistant and served as Audit Consultant in the same company for two years. I had the exposure of Tax audits, Interim audits, Internal audits, Statutory Audits, Stock Takings… Show more Worked in softwares like Tally, Fox PRO, BOSS, SAP, Oracle, TALISMA, and HARVEST IT. Hands on experience in using MS Office. Proficiency in excel shortcuts, excel tools CA Compulsory Computer Training in Mumbai Word lotus in Mangalore I worked in SNB Associates for a period of 3 years as Articled Assistant and served as Audit Consultant in the same company for two years. I had the exposure of Tax audits, Interim audits, Internal audits, Statutory Audits, Stock Takings, Management Audits of various Service industries and Manufacturing companies. Worked as Internal Auditor in Navodaya English High School. Specialization in internal audit of hotel industries. Completed Accounting Technician course conducted by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Show less