Experience

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  RAK Ceramics

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Manager - Internal Audit and Risk Assurance

    • Apr 2021 - Present

    Developed cross-functional and global experience in risk management from leading audits in Australia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, and China.Project-managed the implementation of Teammate+ Audit Management software and Diligent Data Analytics software, automating over 100 audit routines at RAK Ceramics.Received formal acknowledgment from the RAK Ceramics Group CEO for addressing a complex customs risk issue in a collaborative manner.Sponsored by RAK Ceramics to undertake the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification and subsequently contributed to the organisation achieving ISO 27001 certification.Provide expert risk management and audit oversight for a publicly listed company with an annual turnover of $1 billion and over 15,000 employees across 160 countries.Administer a library of over 400 audit checks with risks and controls, tracking the implementation of audit recommendations.Design and implement tailored audit programs and data analytics routines to align with evolving business practices and industry standards.Oversee the maintenance and ongoing improvement of risk registers at both group and entity levels.Project-manage the implementation of ERM in alignment with COSO’s risk management principles.Lead the annual assessment of the organisation’s fraud risks and maintain the company’s fraud risk register using ACFE’s Fraud Tree.Demonstrate an expert understanding of industry standards, corporate governance guidelines, regulations and legislative frameworks, including Anti-Money Laundering protocols.Coordinate the implementation of changes to laws and regulations, including associated change management and staff education initiatives.Prepare and present reporting on audit and risk management outcomes to the executive leadership team and Audit and Risk Committee, providing them with evidence-based insights to support their oversight and decision-making.

  • Manager - Internal Audit and Risk Assurance

    • Feb 2016 - Mar 2021

    Developed and implemented a streamlined conflict of interest process for RAK Ceramics, directly impacting over 1,000 employees.Managed the establishment and embedding of the RAK Ceramics Risk Management frameworks based on the COSO Framework.Held a critical role in developing policies, procedures, governance frameworks, KPIs, sustainability parameters, and executive dashboards at RAK Ceramics to drive an improved risk culture.Manage the audit universe of 15 entities, including charting audit calendars and driving the execution of over 40 audit cycles annually.Plan and lead risk workshops for each of the group’s 15 entities, identifying strategic, financial, operational, and compliance risks to assess their magnitude and map mitigating controls.Collaborate in the development of risk treatment plans and monitor their progress to ensure that prevalent, emerging, and potential risks are effectively managed.Receive action management tips and whistleblower inputs, ensuring that investigations are undertaken and appropriate actions are taken to mitigate fraud risks.Engage with internal stakeholders to develop risk, governance, and fraud-related policies and procedures, positioning the organisation to meet its compliance requirements and adapt to changing circumstances.

  • Assistant Manager - Internal Audit and Risk Assurance

    • Dec 2010 - Jan 2016

    Assist in providing risk management and audit oversight for a publicly listed company with an annual turnover of $1 billion and over 15,000 employees across 160 countries.Design and implement tailored audit programs and data analytics routines to align with evolving business practices and industry standards.Engage with internal stakeholders to develop risk, governance, and fraud-related policies and procedures, positioning the organisation to meet its compliance requirements and adapt to changing circumstances.Deliver staff training and professional development in audit and risk management, empowering them to engage in compliance activities as part of their BAU.Contributed to the project management of automating over 100 audit routines at RAK Ceramics.Played a crucial role in developing policies, procedures, governance frameworks, KPIs, sustainability parameters, and executive dashboards at RAK Ceramics to drive an improved risk culture.

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  R. Bupathy and Co., Chartered Accountants

  • Chennai, India

  • Audit Associate

    • Aug 2007 - Nov 2010
    • Chennai, India

    Planned and executed client audits for organisations, including Infosys and HCL Technologies.Managed the statutory and tax audit process for a diverse range of client businesses.Delivered expert advice to clients on audit and risk management, empowering to meet statutory obligations.