Tarun Arora
London
Summary
Chartered Accountant with 12+ years of experience in risk consulting including internal audit reviews, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) assessments, risk controls assessments, and internal audit analytics. Countries of experience include USA, UK, UAE, India, Australia, Singapore and Thailand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Internal Audit
BGC Group (part of Cantor Fitzgerald, US)
London
2022.06 - Current
- Responsibilities include leading and managing end to end internal audit reviews for UK and EMEA geographies including regulatory, thematic, as well as risk-based front-office desk reviews, leading executive stakeholder relationship management along with overall audit plan for one of the major entities, leading and managing the development of Annual Audit Plan for all entities and geographies, coaching, mentoring, and guiding a team of professionals across geographies for their overall development
- Leading integration of ESG considerations for 2024 audits including lunch & learn team updates
- Leading cultural & leadership initiatives within team including hiring and onboarding, assisting with townhalls, skills assessments, school leaver and other trainee programs, and setting-up of book club.
Manager, Business Consulting (Enterprise Risk - Internal Audit)
Ernst & Young US
San Francisco
2016.04 - 2022.05
- Responsibilities included leading Risk Consulting projects across multiple clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 majors, managing, coaching and guiding team of professionals with the purpose of their professional development and performance appraisals, identifying and assisting with implementation of innovation and automation efforts, assisting with business proposals for winning in market, and managing engagements comprising of budgeting, profitability and receivables management
- Led and managed teams of professionals for end-to-end internal controls design & effectiveness reviews including project management (PMO) support for engagement optics across US technology majors
- Led teams of multiple members for internal audit reviews for leading clients across different countries including UK, US, India, UAE, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia.
Assistant Manager, Risk Assurance (Internal Audit)
PricewaterhouseCoopers India
Gurgaon
2014.02 - 2016.04
- Promoted from Consultant to Assistant manager position in 2015 following exceptional performance
- Awarded PwC Client Appreciation award in 2015, one of the top performance awards in the firm
- Responsibilities included supervision and execution of Internal Audit & Compliance projects of various prominent clients across industries as well as SOX reviews at international and domestic locations with the purpose of acquiring industry knowledge, sharing recommendations, and preparing reports.
Consultant, Risk Advisory
Ernst & Young
Gurgaon
2011.10 - 2014.01
- Conducted multiple internal audit & internal control reviews across diversified industries such as manufacturing across East India, a global liquor group at its UAE division, a leading global fire and security solutions provider in Singapore, a leading animal health company in Australia, and a leading provider of technology-based business solutions globally, at its India, US, UK, and Thailand operations.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) (CPA Equivalent) - Accounting, Auditing, Business
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
India /2007 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) - Business, Economics
University of Delhi, India
New Delhi /2005 - 2008.01
Skills
- Adaptable and Agile
- Growth Driven Mindset
- Critical Thinking
- Client Relationship
- Engaging leadership style
- Complex problem resolution
- Strategic planning
- Resource planning and allocation
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Accomplishments
Promotions, awards & recognitions, exceptional performance ratings throughout the career
Languages
Hindi
English
Custom
- Reading
- Journaling
- Playing Squash
- Travelling
Timeline
Senior Manager, Internal Audit
BGC Group (part of Cantor Fitzgerald, US)
2022.06 - Current
Manager, Business Consulting (Enterprise Risk - Internal Audit)
Ernst & Young US
2016.04 - 2022.05
Assistant Manager, Risk Assurance (Internal Audit)
PricewaterhouseCoopers India
2014.02 - 2016.04
Consultant, Risk Advisory
Ernst & Young
2011.10 - 2014.01
Chartered Accountant (CA) (CPA Equivalent) - Accounting, Auditing, Business
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
/2007 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) - Business, Economics
University of Delhi, India
/2005 - 2008.01
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