Pavan Meda — Associate Consultant
- Internal Audit professional with more than 10 years of work experience and proven expertise in governance, risk management, and internal control assessment across manufacturing, software and retail environments. - Specialization in SOX compliance, 404 and audit planning, risk assessments, control design assessments, test of design and effectiveness of internal controls, remediation testing, evaluation of deficiencies, and development of remediation plans and preparation of aud8t work papers. - Skilled in leading risk-based audit programs covering operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits, with a strong track record of identifying control gaps and improving business processes. - Extensive experience in Business processes across Procure To Pay(P2P), Record to Report(RTR), Order to Cash(OTC), H2R(Hire to Retire) processes including quality assurance, supply chain operations, procurement, and inventory management. - Strong command of risk assessment, control testing, SOX/ICFR compliance, data analytics, and continuous monitoring methodologies by primarily working in listed companies and having stints in consulting firms as well. - Adept at producing clear audit reports, delivering insights to senior leadership, and supporting Audit Committee communication. - Partner effectively with engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, and quality teams to drive corrective actions and strengthen process efficiency. - Known for strong analytical ability, collaboration, stakeholder management, and a commitment to audit excellence and regulatory compliance. Tools & Systems: - MS Office (Excel and Word) - Audit Management Systems ( Audit Board, Blackline) - Data Tools (Power BI, SAP Concur, Microsoft D365, Oracle JDE and Tally ERP) Skills: Risk-Based Auditing Internal Controls Assessment Control Design & Control Testing Audit Planning & Execution Operational, Financial & Compliance Audits SOX / ICFR Compliance Audit Workpapers & Documentation Issue Identification & Root-Cause Analysis Audit Reporting & Presentation Data Analytics for Audits Continuous Monitoring Risk Control Matrix Risk Assessment & Risk Prioritization Remediation testing Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Regulatory Compliance & Policy Review
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional with extensive experience in internal auditing.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 16 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Internal Audits
- Sox Compliance
- Internal Controls Assessment
- Business Analysis
- Internal Audit
- Financial Audits
- Management Accounting
Career Highlights
- Over 10 years of experience in internal audit.
- Expertise in SOX compliance and risk management.
- Proven track record of improving business processes.
Work Experience
Rambus
Senior Internal Auditor (1 yr 5 mos)
CNK HSKA & Associates LLP
Assistant Manager - Internal Audit & Controls (1 mo)
Career Break
Career transition (1 mo)
Otis Elevator Co.
Senior Audit Controller (4 yrs 10 mos)
eGovernments Foundation
Finance Lead (1 yr 3 mos)
Freelancing
Freelance Consultant (1 yr 2 mos)
Finaks Advisory Services Private Limited
Senior Finance Executive (8 mos)
M/s Dagliya & Co.,
Associate - Audit & Tax (11 mos)
Freelance Consultant
Freelancer (2 yrs 11 mos)
M/s CGS & Co.,
Intern (CA Articleship) (3 yrs 8 mos)
Education
Chartered Accountancy at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CIA at IIA-The Institute of Internal Auditors
Company Secretary at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Christ University, Bangalore
High School at Cathedral High School
Company Secretary at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
Certified Internal Auditor - Part 1 at IIA-The Institute of Internal Auditors
