Maheshwaran S

Lead a team of 5 professionals in a niche department (Department of professional Practice(DPP)) in reviewing of Software Audit Tools (SAT) like audit workflow tools, Gen AI/AI, and Data Analytics tools. Additionally, handled multi faceted work streams. Review of functional, IT and business requirements of SAT used in US audits, including the internal standards and controls. Managing of PCAOB reviews for IT audit tools including review of Test of Design and Test of Effectiveness, collaborating with Technology audit team. Designed, built and engineered process narratives, Book of Knowledge for SAT processes. Led automation initiatives for internal works teams. Validation of audit methodologies and documentation

Risk Consulting, Automation and process initiatives, Internal audits, Project management Led and manage internal audits, business process reviews, design and documentation of varied processes across multiple IT&ITeS, Technology clients, FMCG industries, Healthcare sector and exposure to BFSI industries. Led 12+ internal audits,risk and compliance reviews, RCM and SOX/IFC reviews across 5 industries, and providing comfort to Audit Committee and CXOs. Design manager for process, data and policy programs for one of the largest Fortune 500 FMCG client in Source to Pay function. Successfully Project managed in the implementation of a Global Lease tool and change management for 40+ countries stakeholders including training, communication for a Fortune 500 FMCG client. Conceptualized, planned and led system improvements, Chat tool implementation programme as PMO lead across S2P and banking processes for one the largest IT&ITeS client. Managed a team of 10+ members in their career development, coaching and mentorship.

Enhanced operational efficiency and compliance by uncovering critical audit insights. Managed multiple internal audits focusing on emerging risks and presenting key findings to Audit Committee for manufacturing, IT and Technology industries. Conducted comprehensive fraud risk assessments for key processes to identify vulnerabilities and recommended preventive controls. Managed a team of 5+ members in given audits, ensuring timely work delivery and timelines. Process re-engineering and compliance reviews for US & India Payroll processes including automation improvements, fraud risk identification for the BPO division of a leading IT company

CFO reporting team leading process reviews, improvements, and developing book of knowledge for varied sub-processes. Increased internal efficiency by 10% by leading an automation and enhancement of 2 internal tools.