PRIYANKA RAMESH
London,Ealing
Summary
Qualified Chartered Accountant with 2 years of experience in internal auditing, risk assessment, and controls testing. Adept at conducting audits across diverse industries, including e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, and hospitality. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and deliver strategic audit insights that drive business improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Associate - Internal Audit
PwC India
Bangalore
2023.02 - 2024.12
- Led an audit of Inventory Planning and Control at a leading e-commerce giant of India, analyzing the systems and tools used for inventory forecasting, conducting risk assessments, and developing audit plans aligned with corporate strategy
- Reviewed the omni-channel operations of a leading e-commerce platform, by developing a risk and control matrix, emphasizing enhancements in inventory management, and contracting controls, including master service agreements
- Prevented INR 970 million in excess purchases by identifying and addressing a critical gap in the inventory health check system
- Identified a key weakness in the sales returns re-inventorization process, resulting in a misstatement of INR 330 million. Enhanced operational controls by improving the process
- Boosted audit efficiency by 20% through the implementation of data analytics and logical queries to identify anomalies
- Executed audits in compliance with regulatory frameworks, including ICFR/SOX, and evaluated key business processes (Procure-to-Pay, HR, Finance & Accounts)
- Preparation of audit report based on deficiencies, root cause analysis, financial impact and provided recommendation to strengthen the internal control
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders and presented findings to senior leadership
Articled assistant
P Chandrasekar LLP
Bangalore
2018.02 - 2021.04
- Led a team of four interns in the internal audit of an infrastructure construction company, and verified the contractor payments, advances, interest, and other contractual compliance
- Performed audit procedures, including vouching, reconciliations, ledger scrutiny, analytical tests, and internal controls verification
- Executed external audits and tax audits for diverse clients, including manufacturing, shipping, and educational sectors
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Bangalore University
Skills
- Power BI and data analytics
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Internal audits and ICFR/ SOX
- Audit report writing
- Stakeholder management
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Working in cross-functional teams
- Project management and Leadership
Websites
Accomplishments
- Received numerous accolades from clients for delivering high quality audit insights and process improvements.
- Recognized by the Partner as 'outstanding performer' for excellent performance in risk assessment and audit execution.
Personal Information
- Nationality: Indian
- Visa status: Visa not required
Timeline
Associate - Internal Audit
PwC India
2023.02 - 2024.12
Articled assistant
P Chandrasekar LLP
2018.02 - 2021.04
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Bangalore University
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India