Shebin Sam Chacko
Berlin
Summary
Results-driven Internal Audit professional with a proven track record of enhancing organizational excellence through the implementation of robust internal controls, risk management strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Extensive experience across diverse industries has honed the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks while optimizing operational efficiency. Conducts comprehensive audits, develops effective control frameworks, and provides actionable recommendations for continuous improvement. Committed to delivering exceptional results and fostering a culture of accountability and transparency within organizations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager Global Internal Audit
Daiichi Sankyo Europe
04.2024 - Current
- Introduced a new video based medium for audit reporting using Artificial Intelligence.
- Collaborated with team members to create dashboards for routine audit procedures within business processes.
- Led J-SOX testing for the half year and year end testing.
- Led audit projects from scoping to reporting effectively delegating tasks to team members while ensuring quality of work and results.
- Implemented a strategy to close long overdue follow up findings by working with the management and leadership team at headquarters.
- Built strong relationships with the business teams from the inception and leveraged them during projects.
Internal Audit Team Lead
HelloFresh Group
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Leading a team of audit professionals to execute the audit program as decided with the audit committee
- Initiated the project and successfully recovered duplicate payments processed across the group to the tune of EUR 1.2 M
- Developed soft controls within the ERP system to prevent duplicate payments resulting in perpetual cost savings to the organization
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of multiple process automation tasks within the Internal Audit team such as automated report writing, automated reminders for open findings
- Set up a Tableau dashboard to monitor Internal Audit findings raised worldwide, ensuring appropriate ownership, continuous monitoring and timely remediation of findings
- Set up the Internal Audit Handbook with a long-term vision of standardizing the department's operations and succession planning
- Supported the Audit Director to prepare the Audit Calendar in collaboration with the senior management, internal stakeholders
- Re-designed the Internal Audit reporting format in line with the COSO framework enhancing engagement with the Audit Committee
- Collaborated with the compliance team and successfully led fraud investigations
- Coached team members helping them draw out a career plan in alignment with the organizational DNAs
Internal Auditor
Juniper Networks
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Led SOX engagements for the organization including project management, peer review and management reporting
- Designed and implemented a new audit methodology for channel partner audits worldwide by leveraging Data Visualizations
- Performed business process audits across key processes including Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Hire to Retire, Manufacture to Deliver and Finance
- Consulted with the procurement team to identify control gaps within the procurement policy and provide recommendations to to improve efficiencies
- Prepared a revised audit charter to include the latest pronouncements by the Institute of Internal Auditors for approval by the Audit Committee
- Preparation of Audit reports working with the Senior Manager and Director in line with the COSO framework
Internal Auditor
Linkedin India
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Led the control testing for SOX & Operational controls for P2P & OTC processes
- Prepared self assessment questionnaires and performed walkthroughs to identify control weaknesses and report deficiencies
- Prepared project dashboards, reports using Power BI making it accessible for business owners to monitor the current status of exceptions
- Worked on supplier duplicate payments project and was instrumental in recovering funds totaling ~ $490K (Total findings amounted to ~$4.5M)
Experienced Internal Auditor
PwC India
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Led and trained a team of audit professionals for audits in the hospitality industry
- Led the SOX 404 engagement for Juniper Networks for for 2 audit seasons
- Prepared audit proposals under the direction of the Audit Director
- Conducted a consulting project for a client which successfully resulted in reducing electricity costs for the entire client's group
- Conducted reviews for a construction project ensuring phased completion payments were legitimate and valid
Audit Associate
PKF Sridhar & Santhanam
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Led and trained a team of audit professionals for audits in the hospitality industry
- Worked as an individual contributor and team lead on S-Ox 404 projects
- Worked on a due diligence project enhancing my technical skills on Microsoft suite
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
St Josephs College of Commerce
07.2013
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - undefined
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
01.2020
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Team Leadership
- ERP Software Proficiency
- Emotional Intelligence
- Data Visualization
- Strategic Problem Resolution
- IT and Process Audits
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Certified Sarbanes Oxley Expert, SOX Professionals LLC
- Certified Internal Auditor, Institute of Internal Auditors
- Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Senior Manager Global Internal Audit
Daiichi Sankyo Europe
04.2024 - Current
Internal Audit Team Lead
HelloFresh Group
06.2021 - 03.2024
Internal Auditor
Juniper Networks
12.2019 - 05.2021
Internal Auditor
Linkedin India
12.2018 - 11.2019
Experienced Internal Auditor
PwC India
09.2016 - 12.2018
Audit Associate
PKF Sridhar & Santhanam
07.2013 - 08.2016
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - undefined
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Bachelor of Commerce -
St Josephs College of Commerce
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