Ashish Kumar Agarwal — CEO
I help organizations build resilience, integrity, and trust through strong governance and risk frameworks. I am a Chartered Accountant with 14 years of experience in Forensic and Internal Audit, currently serving as Vice President of Internal Audit at Apex Group Limited. I lead audit engagements across the UK and APAC, representing Internal Audit at Audit & Risk Committees and Board meetings. My work spans both regulatory and non-regulatory audits, with deep knowledge of frameworks such as AIFMD, CASS, FCA, and other jurisdictional regulators. Previously at Deloitte, I supported global and large US companies in strengthening their Ethics and Compliance programs, conducting FCPA investigations, and addressing employee and vendor fraud. Over the years, I have led numerous risk assessment engagements — including AML/OFAC, fraud, and anti-bribery & corruption — helping clients identify top risks and design mitigation strategies tailored to their industries and geographies. I am also well-versed in The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and the IPPF framework, having supported both Quality Assurance and Improvement Programs (QAIP) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) exercises. Beyond technical expertise, I have built annual risk-based audit plans, managed multi-team assignments, and driven initiatives in hiring, business development, and leadership. 🔹Core strengths: Internal Audit leadership, regulatory compliance, forensic investigations, risk management, and team development.
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Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 17 yrs
Skills
- Internal Audit
- Regulatory Compliance
- Forensic Investigations
- Fraud Risk Assessment
- Anti-money Laundering
- Third Party Risk Management
- Risk Management
Career Highlights
- 14 years of experience in Internal and Forensic Audit.
- Expert in regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks.
- Led audit engagements across UK and APAC regions.
Work Experience
Apex Fund Services LLP
Vice President Internal Audit (2 yrs 9 mos)
Deloitte
Forensic Manager (1 yr)
Senior solution advisor (1 yr 10 mos)
Lead solution advisor (2 yrs 8 mos)
DCB Bank
Deputy Manager - Internal Audit Department (3 yrs 5 mos)
Team Leader (3 yrs 5 mos)
GENPACT LLC
Management Trainee (1 yr 9 mos)
M/s R.R.Mittal & Associates
Chartered Accountant (3 yrs 6 mos)
Education
Chartered Accountant at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountant at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom at Osmania University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Osmania University
Intermediate at Sri Chaitanya Jr College
SSC at Johnson Grammer School