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Dover Fueling SolutionsRegional Compliance Manager (India/APAC)
Apr. 2024Mumbai, Maharashtra, India- Regulatory Compliance & Governance: 1. Ensured adherence to international compliance frameworks across APAC, the Middle East, Europe, and India, aligning operations with financial regulations, AML/KYC standards, and trade compliance requirements. 2. Conducted compliance risk assessments, monitoring internal and external regulatory developments, and advising leadership on policy enhancements. - Forensic Investigations & Fraud Detection: 1. Led forensic audits and fraud investigations into financial transactions, procurement, and operational irregularities to mitigate complexities arising from financial misconduct, bribery, and corruption.
2. Partnered with legal teams, regulatory authorities, and law enforcement agencies to escalate findings, enforce compliance measures, and drive corrective action. - Operational Risk & Internal Controls:
1. Identified, assessed, and mitigated operational risks in financial transactions, supply chain operations, and vendor engagements across multiple regions.
2. Conducted internal audits and risk reviews to evaluate process integrity, fraud vulnerabilities, and adherence to internal and external regulations. - Global Compliance & Cross-Border Investigations:
1. Led cross-border investigations involving trade compliance violations, sanctions risks, and financial crime across APAC, the Middle East, Europe, and India. 2. Assessed third-party risks, including vendors, suppliers, and partners, ensuring compliance with global anti-corruption laws such as the FCPA and UK Bribery Act.
3. Provided compliance training and advisory to senior management, business units, and operational teams, fostering a culture of regulatory integrity and risk awareness.
EYManager
May. 2023 - Mar. 2024Mumbai Metropolitan Region• Planned, coordinated, and conducted ICFR, financial, operational, and special audits across all levels of the organization.
• Enhanced risk management plan by developing methods for identifying and addressing risks, monitoring internal and external developments, and effectively communicating risks and opportunities in executive meetings.
• Provided strategic guidance to oil and gas clients in KSA, aligning their internal audit functions with long-term business goals. Collaborated with executive leadership to develop audit plans.
• Managed internal audit teams across KSA, UAE and Oman, ensuring compliance with both local and international regulations. Oversaw the adaptation of audit procedures to address unique regional compliance challenges.
• Led efforts to optimize resource allocation and enhance team productivity. Implemented performance metrics and conducted regular assessments to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the EY internal audit department.
• Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Middle East oil and gas sector, including government agencies (CMA and DFSA), industry associations, and clients. Facilitated open communication channels to address concerns and promote collaboration.
• Developed and executed risk-based audits tailored to the specific risks prevalent in the Middle East oil and gas industry. Ensured that audit resources were allocated to areas of highest impact and vulnerability, enhancing risk management.
• Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) tailored to the unique needs of oil and gas clients, specifically around IFRS standards. Established robust reporting mechanisms to provide senior management with insights into financial and operational performance, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Deloitte IndiaAssistant Manager
Jun. 2021 - Apr. 2023Mumbai, Maharashtra, India• Succeeded in reviewing and assessing adequacy of controls in place, which identify and manage key market/price risk for Aramco Trading Company spanning across multiple petroleum products and geographies.
• Implemented Revenue Recognition, Fair Value Measurement, and Hedge Accounting compliance in line with IFRS 9, IFRS 13, and IFRS 15, on multiple spot, future and arbitrage contracts for varied petroleum products (CTRM-based trading).
• Constantly monitored market analysis, risk, and geopolitical events; staying on top of swings and movements in the derivative LNG markets, by applying quant strategies and developed research to formulate trading decisions, as well as utilized VaR efficiently to maximize profits.
• Produced current market/pricing analysis by liaising within in-house analysts and research houses (Bloomberg, Reuters, Argus, etc.) providing reports and market insights to customers in the aligned energy space.
• Led comprehensive risk assessments for a major oil producer in KSA, identifying potential financial, operational, and compliance risks. Developed effective risk mitigation strategies and control frameworks to safeguard the client's assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implemented process improvement initiatives, resulting in significant cost savings for a downstream company in UAE. Streamlined internal procedures and controls to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste in supply chain management.
• Ensured that a major oil producer in Kuwait adhered to complex regulatory requirements, including environmental regulations and safety standards. Conducted thorough compliance audits and provided recommendations for remediation.
• Successfully detected and investigated instances of fraud within a major oil producer in KSA. Implemented anti-fraud measures, including data analytics and internal controls, to prevent future occurrences.
Deloitte IndiaConsultant
Apr. 2018 - May. 2021Mumbai, Maharashtra, India- Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence)
• Participating in due diligence engagements for mergers and/or acquisition of financial service and manufacturing companies
• Analyzing financial and operational results of entities through preparation of various analysis by reviewing accounting records, and identifying key trends behind the performance of a business
• Preparing/evaluating pro forma financial information
• Identifying issues for purchase price reductions, deal restructuring or deal termination, and pre/post-acquisition issues • Writing reports that set out findings and recommendations around the key financial and business issues of the entity - Corporate Finance (Insolvency & Bankruptcy)
• Analyzing financial statements of the company and understand its position for further course of action, viz. whether it can be run as a going concern or needs liquidation
• Understanding receivables position of an entity and look after claims and collection processes
• Conducting formal discussions with debtors/creditors and manage their claims and settlement processes, as well as checking and agreeing on creditors’ claims as per available funds
• Involving in the fund distribution process after setting aside money required to pay for cost of resolution
• Preparing and submitting reports to the NCLT for:
• Resolution plan and asset memorandum, as well as progress of the resolution process
• Detailed report on the asset memorandum
• Details about the condition and valuation of all assets
Validity ResearchTeam Leader
Apr. 2016 - Dec. 2017Scarborough, Ontario• Responsible for establishing the LNG prop trading desk, building portfolio and managing LNG trading vertical within Energy Derivatives (Futures/Swaps/ Options) by incorporating this business into a well-established X-Energy business for Suncor in Calgary
• Responsible for sourcing and setting up trades for Marine Fuels, Bunkers, MGO, LSFO, Fuel Oil, Lubricants for shipowners, Charterers, Operators etc. globally, with a focus on profitable book building across EMEA region, for Zeta Global DMCC
• Prepared extensive end-to-end feasibility for Shell, BP and Trafigura to analyze various trading opportunities and risk profile for petroleum products, by leveraging and compiling data from multiple industry sources
• Prepared forecasting reports to ascertain future viability of feedstock used in refining and to swap feedstock for improved output as well as hedge against market or counterparty risks
• Advising C-suite executives on effectiveness of growth strategies, and scope of improvement based on government policies and industry norms
Desi Khana, Inc.Co-Founder, CFO & Chief Marketing Officer
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2016Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Transparency Market ResearchResearch Associate (Energy & Mining)
Jun. 2014 - Oct. 2015Pune Area, India• Conducting primary and secondary research on energy markets, globally or for a specific region
• Gathering client requirements directly and conducting post-research client calls to explain methodologies and data points of the report
• Authoring and compilation of proposals, as well as syndicated and customized research reports as per client specification for a market
• Forecasting market potential for energy sectors by applying market engineering techniques and business models, e.g. Porter’s five forces analysis and BCG Matrix
• Conducting technical and fundamental analysis for Energy stocks on major global bourses
• Compiling and maintaining manual databases to be constantly used for project references
• Appointment as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Renewable Energy domain
Universiti Sains MalaysiaResearch Officer
Sep. 2013 - Apr. 2014Penang, Malaysia• Data coding, data entry, transcribing, data analysis & assistance with writing up
• Responsible for certain administrative tasks, such as webpage maintenance
• Producing regular reports for senior academicians and specialists
• Travelling to international conferences and research visits in other institutions
Silver Vision LLCAssistant to Director of Operations
Dec. 2012 - Aug. 2013Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates• Maintaining paper-based and electronic central filing system by creating new folders, applying disposition instructions and tracking file circulation
• Ensuring conformity with the firm's policies by responding to external requests for information • Keeping a watch on gaps in information flows as well as areas where access to internal information can be improved and making recommendations based on consultation with units as well as knowledge of records and documents management standards
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