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Habeeb Talha, CFE

Associate Consultant | KPMG India | Ex Goldman Sachs | Certified Fraud Examiner | ACCA Finalist Analytical & Problem Solving | Internal Audit

Hyderabad

2+ years of work experience

KPMG India
Apr 20263 mosPresent

India · Hybrid

KPMG India
Dec 20241 yr 5 mosApr 2026

India · Hybrid

● Execute Internal Financial Controls (IFC) testing engagements in accordance with Big 4   methodology, including planning, walkthroughs, control design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, and reporting.  ● Evaluate and test 50+ key controls across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Treasury, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Financial Statement Close Process (FSCP), and Entity Level Controls (ELCs).  ● Perform risk-based internal audits covering operational, financial, and compliance risks,identifying control deficiencies and recommending practical remediation actions. ● Prepare Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), process flow documentation, and audit working papers ensuring compliance with professional standards and internal quality reviews.  ● Conduct regulatory compliance reviews for finance and lending entities, assessing adherence to applicable policies, RBI-aligned guidelines, and internal governance frameworks.  ● Engage with client process owners and senior stakeholders to discuss audit observations, validate root causes, and track management action plans (MAPs).
Goldman Sachs
Jan 20241 yrDec 2024

India

-Place restrictions on accounts deemed to have fraudulent activity. Track and document action taken in a timely and correctmanner to provide a record of activity and meet audit and compliance requirements. -Managing fraud reviews and taking initiatives to coordinate resolution with cross functional stakeholders to reduce fraud exposure. -Managing and identifying fraud patterns from customer’s purchase behaviour and spending on the account. -Internal audit

Education

ACCA

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

ACCA

20204 yrs2024

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance

Haindevi degree college

20203 yrs2023

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Associate Consultant | KPMG India | Ex Goldman Sachs | Certified Fraud Examiner | ACCA Finalist Analytical & Problem Solving | Internal Audit

About

I am a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and an ACCA Finalist with over 2.6 years of experience across Internal Audit, Internal Financial Controls (IFC), fraud investigations, and regulatory compliance, gained within Big 4 consulting and a global financial institution. Currently, I work as an Associate Consultant– Internal Audit at KPMG, where I support risk-based internal audits and IFC engagements across IT, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Financial Services sectors. My experience includes planning and executing audit procedures, conducting process walkthroughs, preparing Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), testing control design and operating effectiveness, and documenting audit observations in line with Big 4 methodologies. I have hands-on exposure to end-to-end testing of key business processes such as Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Treasury, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Financial Statement Close Process (FSCP), and Entity Level Controls (ELCs). I also work closely with client stakeholders to identify control gaps, perform root cause analysis, recommend practical remediation actions, and track management action plans. Leverages SAP S/4HANA proficiency to resolve complex vendor and buyer queries across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Payroll, and other financial processes, ensuring accurate transaction processing, timely discrepancy resolution, and strengthened control environment Prior to KPMG, I worked at Goldman Sachs as a Financial Analyst – Fraud Disputes, where I investigated card and account-related fraud cases, analyzed transaction patterns to identify emerging risks, performed root cause analysis, and supported the implementation of preventive and detective controls while maintaining audit-ready documentation and regulatory compliance. I am known for my strong audit documentation, attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to translate risks into actionable insights. I have been recognized with a SPOT Award at KPMG for exceptional client delivery in IFC engagements. 🔍 Core Areas of Expertise Internal Audit | Risk Advisory | Internal Financial Controls (IFC) | Fraud Risk Management & Investigations | Regulatory Compliance | Business Process Reviews | Governance & Controls | SAP S4 Hana

Location

Hyderabad

Work experience

Associate Consultant at KPMG India, Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos, India · Hybrid

Risk Advisory Analyst at KPMG India, Dec 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos, India · Hybrid, ● Execute Internal Financial Controls (IFC) testing engagements in accordance with Big 4 methodology, including planning, walkthroughs, control design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, and reporting. ● Evaluate and test 50+ key controls across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Treasury, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Financial Statement Close Process (FSCP), and Entity Level Controls (ELCs). ● Perform risk-based internal audits covering operational, financial, and compliance risks,identifying control deficiencies and recommending practical remediation actions. ● Prepare Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), process flow documentation, and audit working papers ensuring compliance with professional standards and internal quality reviews. ● Conduct regulatory compliance reviews for finance and lending entities, assessing adherence to applicable policies, RBI-aligned guidelines, and internal governance frameworks. ● Engage with client process owners and senior stakeholders to discuss audit observations, validate root causes, and track management action plans (MAPs).

Financial analyst (platform solutions) at Goldman Sachs, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr, India, -Place restrictions on accounts deemed to have fraudulent activity. Track and document action taken in a timely and correctmanner to provide a record of activity and meet audit and compliance requirements. -Managing fraud reviews and taking initiatives to coordinate resolution with cross functional stakeholders to reduce fraud exposure. -Managing and identifying fraud patterns from customer’s purchase behaviour and spending on the account. -Internal audit

Education

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, ACCA

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance, Haindevi degree college