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Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Software
Accomplishments
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Philip Abraham

Senior Specialist - Internal Controls & Risk Prevention
Chennai

Summary

Driven by a track record of enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction at Adidas India and KPMG, I excel in audit reporting and effective communication. Expertise in identifying process improvements and implementing strategic action plans has consistently driven positive change, showcasing the problem-solving abilities and commitment to continuous improvement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Specialist

Adidas India Marketing Private Limited
06.2023 - Current
  • Identified process gaps and controls in need of critical improvement and implemented action plans to achieve desired results
  • Drove change through quality-oriented recommendations to help operations accomplish ambitious short- and long-term goals that aid in green share for KPI's.
  • Established strong working relationships with operations streams and leads through prompt support and clarity on action plans along with proactive communication efforts.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Managed transition projects, FTE review and aided in internal control sign-off from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and satisfaction for SLT and operation teams..
  • Collaborated with GBS operations teams in multiple hubs and Global Process Owners to align on risk, process efficiency and action plan timelines.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Supported department leadership in implementing new policies, procedures and controls.
  • Delivered high-quality results consistently by adhering to strict control implementation and monitoring measures and benchmarking.
  • Support HQ Treasury team with access creation and monitoring to employees for e-banking platforms.
  • Proactively monitoring the latest technological enhancements and implementations in the organization to aid the operations/ process streams get on-time access and training without impacting business activities

Junior Officer - Internal Audit

MRF Limited
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Project lead for Exports Audit performed for MRF International business division.
  • Performed Internal audit for MRF production plants and outside mixing units of MRF across India .
  • Project lead for in forensic review Human Resource function on behalf of MRF top management.
  • Reviewed and suggested modifications to internal audit checklist(s) for Purchase depot, Human Resource and procurement modules for Internal Audit department.

Auditor

Jaxa Chartered Accountants
12.2020 - 01.2022

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  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through indepth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement for Al Ajwa Trading LLC.
  • Preparation and documentation of data for obtaining In-Country Valuation (ICV) certification for various clients including Canadian Medical Centre.
  • Preparation and submission of Monthly Management reports and tax submissions for clients.
  • Coordinated width auditees management and staff to obtain necessary information and action plan for audits reports.

Associate Consultant

Capitaire Consultants LLP
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Team Lead in preparing Risk and Compliance Matrix, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and gap analysis report for Procurement to Payment, Production, Inventory Management, and Sales functions of HIC-ABF Special Foods Private Ltd.
  • Preparation and filing of GST returns for various clients.
  • Due Diligence report preparation, review and client presentation.
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.

Associate Consultant

KPMG India
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Delivering audit closure meetings with key observations, reccomendations and agreed action plans with timelines for Stakeholders and Top Management / Board.Project Management Lead for Internal audit of key client across P2P , O2C, HR and Payroll, Service Centre operations and Branding and Marketing operations.
  • Preparation of periodical internal audit plan and checklist design in liaison with process leads, Board and Engagement Partner.
  • Designed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and preparation of Risk and Compliance Matrix (RCM) for Procurement to Payment, Sales and Operations, HR and Payroll, Service Centre operations .
  • As - Is and To - be process design, implementation and execution monitoring.
  • Co-ordinating and communicating with process Managers and stakeholders for roadblocks in action plan and process improvement projects
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
  • Revenue leakage audit for clients in hospitality sector.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Supported clients with business analysis and documentation.

Article Assistant

K.Venkatachalam Aiyer & Co, Chartered Accountants
11.2015 - 11.2018
  • Performed Statutory and VAT audits of clients spanning over various industries .
  • Team Leader for Internal Audit of Kitex Garments Limited (Listed company) and Kitex Childrenswear Limited for two quarters.
  • Preparation of Statement of Total Income (STI) and filing of annual Income Tax Returns for various clients including individuals, partnership firms and companies .
  • Preparation of documents for income tax assessments and appellate tribunals .
  • Tax representations on behalf of clients with the Income Tax authorities including Tribunals

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

University of Madras
Chennai, India
04.2001 -

CA Intermediate - Chartered Accountancy

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Kochi
04.2001 -

Skills

Stakeholder Relations

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-solving abilities

Continuous Improvement

Decision-Making

Attention to Detail

Effective Written and verbal Communication

Interests

Travel Enthusiast

Love meeting new people and having conversations

Bike riding

Software

SAP

Microsoft tools

Quickbooks

Tally ERP9

Accomplishments

  • Achieved “Kudos” award in Q2 and recommendation for “Rising Star” award in Q1 for consistent performance under stringent deadlines and exceptional client feedback from KPMG Performance Awards Program.

Timeline

Senior Specialist

Adidas India Marketing Private Limited
06.2023 - Current

Junior Officer - Internal Audit

MRF Limited
05.2022 - 06.2023

Auditor

Jaxa Chartered Accountants
12.2020 - 01.2022

Associate Consultant

Capitaire Consultants LLP
04.2020 - 11.2020

Associate Consultant

KPMG India
01.2019 - 03.2020

Article Assistant

K.Venkatachalam Aiyer & Co, Chartered Accountants
11.2015 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

University of Madras
04.2001 -

CA Intermediate - Chartered Accountancy

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -
Philip AbrahamSenior Specialist - Internal Controls & Risk Prevention