GDC - Audit Associate 2 (Team Lead) - Risk, Control & Compliance

Bengaluru

Bengaluru

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand, India

Master of Business Administration, Finance and Financial Management Services
Lovely Professional University

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance
Lovely Professional University
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Results-oriented Risk Management - Internal Audit & SOX Compliance Associate with 5 years of experience in financial reporting controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in leading internal audit engagements, monitoring SOX and internal compliance regulations and ensuring adherence to SEC and AICPA standards. Skilled at managing high-performing audit teams, conducting risk assessments, and delivering actionable insights to strengthen internal controls and fraud detection frameworks. Recognized for driving operational efficiency, enhancing compliance readiness, and maintaining 100% regulatory adherence across global engagements.
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Associate 2 (Team Lead) at KPMG, Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos, Bengaluru, Led internal audit engagements focused on financial reporting, internal audit controls and SOX compliance, ensuring adherence to SEC and AICPA standards. Conducted end-to-end risk assessments, independence analyses, and control testing to validate audit readiness and compliance posture. Collaborated with global teams and regulators to define audit scope, strengthen internal controls, and recommend automation for risk mitigation. Directed a team of 8–10 auditors, achieving measurable improvements in audit efficiency (20%) and team performance (30%). Implemented workflow optimization and KPI monitoring systems to enhance SOX testing efficiency by 10%. Managed engagement documentation with 100% compliance to internal audit and risk management standards. Recognized with “Associate of the Quarter (Q4-2024)” and “Above & Beyond” award (Q2-2024). Executed SOX compliance testing and internal audits of financial processes to ensure operational integrity and regulatory adherence. Investigated high-risk transactions and accounts, strengthening fraud detection and internal control frameworks. Delivered audit reports with actionable insights to improve risk mitigation strategies and reduce exposure in financial operations. Partnered with cross-functional teams to align audit findings with SOX requirements and enhance compliance readiness.
Transaction Risk Investigations Specialist at Amazon, Oct 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos, Bengaluru, At Amazon India, I executed SOX compliance testing and internal audits of financial processes to ensure operational integrity and regulatory adherence. I investigated high-risk transactions and accounts, strengthening fraud detection and internal control frameworks. My work involved delivering audit reports with actionable insights that improved risk mitigation strategies and reduced exposure in financial operations. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to align audit findings with SOX requirements, enhancing compliance readiness and supporting Amazon’s commitment to secure and compliant financial practices.
Intern at Board Infinity, Jun 2021 - Jul 2021 · 2 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, I've completed a 2-month Internship as a Community Content Intern under the Operations team with Board Infinity. I created and posted Content(QnA) as a Coach regarding subjects like Digital Marketing, Finance, Interview Preparation, Resume Building, etc. I also, managed other tasks such as Data Entry.
Intern at SkillVertex, Apr 2021 - May 2021 · 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, I learned about the Finance domain. During the internship, I also learned about various companies' Financial Operations and Management. I've also worked on Minor and Major Projects.
Key Account Manager at Khoobsurat Apparels Pvt. Ltd., Apr 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand, India
Master of Business Administration, Finance and Financial Management Services, Lovely Professional University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance, Lovely Professional University