Pavan Padmanabhan PS

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India4 yrs 11 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 4 years of internal audit experience across multiple sectors.
Expertise in SOX compliance and forensic audits.
Proven track record in process improvement and risk management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled Internal Audit professional with expertise in Healthcare and Automotive sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Forensic AuditSoxInternal AuditsDue Diligence

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsOrder to CashProcure-to-PayFinancial ControlRCMInternal ControlsISO 27001Information Security Management System (ISMS)CIA triadConfidentialityData IntegrityAvailabilityISO/IEC 38500IT GovernanceRACI matrix

About

Internal Audit Executive with 4+ years of experience across internal audits, IFC testing, SOX , Due diligence, and Forensic audits. Worked across automotive, manufacturing, logistics, software, and healthcare sectors. Key highlights: • Conducted Internal Audits across various sectors such as automotive, logistics, manufacturing, etc. • Conducted SOX ITGC testing for a global IT Services client (TOD & TOE). • Conducted forensic audit on procurement irregularities at R&D unit. • Led IFC testing (TOC/TOD) for microfinance, manufacturing , automobile and software companies.

Experience

4 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

7 mos

Current Experience

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Associate 2 - Audit and Assurance

Oct 2025 – Present · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

T sriram, mehta & tadimalla, chartered accountants (tsmt)

Senior Audit Executive

Jun 2021 – Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Career Highlights:
Developed a procurement SOP for a lab/R&D center following control design principles, incorporating risk checkpoints, role-based approvals, and process documentation aligned with internal control frameworks.
Conducted forensic audit at an R&D facility to trace procurement irregularities; findings led to internal SOP revisions.
Led IFC reviews for microfinance, automobile manufacturing andsoftware companies; performed test of design and operating effectiveness, aligned with statutory audit.
Executed internal audits across 10+ automobile dealerships, focusing on sales, warranty, and incentive leakage.
Supported due diligence for a Neuro Rehab Centre acquisition, identifying operational and financial red flags.
Conducting SOX Compliance Audits (Ongoing)

Analytical Skillsforensic auditSOX