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Manideep Swarna

Manager - Internal Audit at Orient Cement Limited (C K Birla Group)

Hyderabad

Work Experience

  • Manager - Internal Audit

    Orient Cement Limited (C K Birla Group)

    Sep 2023 - Present -1 yr, 11 months

    • Job Details:Review of the work done by internal audit partners & internal audit team. Planning, preparation, execution and closure of internal audit assignments. Tracking action plans and encouraging process owners to implement the action plans as agreed. Understand business process, perform risk assessment, walkthroughs, conducting tests of design and operating effectiveness of controls. Provide training and support to control owners to strengthen internal control compliance. Strong understanding of COSO principles of internal control, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and major financial and operational processes. Enhanced internal controls and identified cost-saving opportunities through internal audits. Conducted risk assessments and management audits to highlight operational gaps. Designed and executed internal control testing (IFC testing) for process effectiveness. SOD analysis & review of deviations and coordination with IT team and process owners to design and implementation of mitigation plan. Continuous control monitoring (CCM) analysis on critical areas. Fraud detection & prevention. Regulatory compliance.
  • Manager - Internal Audit, SSG Division

    Godrej G Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd

    Nov 2022 - Sep 2023 -10 months

    • Job Details:Conduct comprehensive audits of financial statements, operational processes, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Perform risk assessments and identify areas for potential improvement or concern within business processes, making actionable recommendations to management. Design, develop, and execute audit programs tailored to assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and operational procedures. Understand business process, perform risk assessment, walkthroughs, conducting tests of design and operating effectiveness of controls. Provide training and support to control owners to strengthen internal control compliance. Strong understanding of COSO principles of internal control, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and major financial and operational processes. Collaborate with senior management to create strategies for mitigating risks, enhancing internal controls, and optimizing operational efficiencies. Prepare detailed audit reports that summarize findings, provide recommendations, and track remediation actions to ensure issues are resolved promptly. Conduct follow-up audits to assess the implementation of corrective actions taken in response to previous audit findings. Enhanced internal controls and identified cost-saving opportunities through internal audits. Designed and executed internal control testing (IFC testing) for process effectiveness.
  • Team Lead/Senior Associate Internal Auditor

    Indus Towers Limited

    Jan 2021 - Nov 2022 -1 yr, 10 months

    • Job Details:Conducted comprehensive audits across five states to assess operational efficiency. Assisted in planning and executing audits for various departments including finance, operations, and IT. Evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulations. Performed financial statement analysis, reconciliations, and prepared workpapers for audits in accordance with auditing standards. Supported audit findings and created detailed audit reports, including recommendations for corrective actions. Reviewed financial records and provided advisory on accounting procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency. Led process and control audits, focusing on risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Provided critical insights through MIS preparation and budgeting for strategic decision-making.
  • Audit Associate/Team Lead

    T R Chadha & Co LLP – Chartered Accountants

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2021 -2 yrs, 5 months

    • Job Details:Led teams in internal audits, forensic audits, and statutory audits for various clients. Analyzed financial reports, identified operational risks, and established internal controls. Assisted in planning, executing and closing of audits within the deadline. Performed financial statement analysis, reconciliations, and prepared workpapers for audits in accordance with auditing standards. Prepared audit reports with findings and recommendations, including inventory analysis and budget forecasting. Designed and executed internal control testing (IFC testing) for process effectiveness.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Chartered Accountancy

      Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

      Jan 2017 

    • Bachelor's Degree

      Board of Intermediate, Andhra Pradesh
    • Bachelor's Degree

      Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh

    Skills

    • Internal Audit Expertise
    • Operational improvement
    • Collaborative Engagement
    • Diverse Audit Experience
    • MIS Reporting
    • financial controls
    • Comprehensive Knowledge

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Telugu

      Fluent
    • Hindi

      Fluent
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