Paresh R Teli

** ***** ******, ****** ****, NJ **306

732-***-**** (c) / 201-***-**** (h)

acn3f7@r.postjobfree.com

Career Overview

. A highly motivated Chartered Accountant (ACA) with Certified Internal

Auditor (CIA) and Information Systems Auditor (ISA) having more than 16

years' experience in Internal Audit, Process Improvements, Risks and

Controls.

. Expertise in interpreting Operations Risks, SOX Controls and developing

strategic solutions to mitigate those risks and provide support in

process development.

. Proficient in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of Governance,

Risk Management and Control Process in accordance with the Code of Ethics

and International Standards.

. Successfully planned Audit programs in accordance with the identified

risks and report to the Audit Committee.

. Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication

abilities and strong analytical, problem solving and organizational

abilities.

. Earned 'Team Awards' within Syntel thrice apart from 'Individual Value'

award.

Core Competencies

Internal Audit IT Operations Risk and Controls

People Management Project Governance

Process Reengineering and Stakeholder Management

Enhancement

Work Experience

Syntel Inc

Senior Program Manager (Internal and Operational Audit)

since May '06

. Performed Internal and Operational Audits to ensure that controls with

respect to Financials, Operational, and Process improvements are

identified, documented, effective and well communicated.

. Evaluated SSAE16 / SAS 70 reports and certified that all controls were

effective, complete and communicated.

. Assisted management in consistent evaluation and improvement of Internal

and SOX related Controls.

. Provided training and guidance/direction to the internal audit team to

monitor company's computer network for possible mismanagement, fraud and

inefficiency.

. Acquired an understanding of corporate policies, procedures and the

functional business disciplines to safeguard that the internal controls

and procedures are appropriate, timely, effective and properly

communicated in accordance with US GAAP.

. Designed and administered operational risks management policies and

procedures.

. Prepared reports with specific recommendations intended to effectively

improve / enhance utilization of computer facilities, software, and other

technology in the workplace.

. Implemented strong program management practices, change requests, issue

management, risk management and decision tracking.

. Confirmed that all the processes and procedures are adhered and quality

standards met and remain profitable.

. Confirmed for optimum allocation of resources across multiple projects to

achieve project goals.

. Managed clear communication between various business units team thereby

setting the right expectation and ensuring effectiveness of controls.

. Managed, motivated, developed performance review, feed backs and

mentoring of resources.

. Produced regular audit reports to all stakeholders for periodic updates

with each business unit.

Syntel Inc

Senior Project Manager (Internal Audit, IT Risks & Controls)

Sept'01 - Mar '06

. Conducted regular monitoring of financial systems to confirm that they

follow company's policies and practices and US GAAP.

. Provided governance to internal procedures to warrant that Internal

Controls, Legal and Compliance are adhered with.

. Performed branch audits of all subsidiaries to provide Risk and Control

Assurance including review of the business processes with a view to

ascertain control effectiveness in finance and operations.

. Led Internal audit for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Billing, Employee

expenses, Travel, ESOP and Human Resource to ensure that internal

controls are adequate and effective in accordance with USGAAP.

. Reported to the Board of Directors on the status of the Risks and their

mitigation plan.

. Assessed and provided reasonable assurance that risk management, control,

and governance systems are functioning as intended.

. Evaluated and constantly monitored IT governance programs and enabled due

checks to ensure that financial reports and records are accurate and

reliable.

. Identified if and where processes are not working as they should be and

advising on changes to be made.

. Prepared reports, commentaries and financial statements.

. Facilitated Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) completion by formulating strong,

adequate and complete process documentation.

. Conducted vendor compliance review covering Operational risk, Information

security and local regulatory compliance.

Ernst & Young

Manager (Internal and IS Audit) Apr

'01 - Aug '01

. Consistently Planned, Organized and Executed Management audit programs.

. Reported risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies and

provide recommendations for improving the organization's operations for

efficient and effective performance.

. Evaluated Information Security and associated risk exposures.

. Conducted valuation of Regulatory compliance program with consultation

from legal counsel.

. Updated internal controls documentation and identifying key controls as

business processes are changed.

. Ensured that all procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are

correctly followed and complied with.

. Liaison with managerial staff and presented findings and recommendations.

Haribhakti & Co

Manager (Internal Audit)

Apr '98 - Mar '01

. Completed (internal) financial and risk management audits and independent

statutory (external) financial audits of commercial and public sector

organizations.

. Evaluated operational systems to provide reasonable assurance that they

meet the company objectives.

. Performed reviews utilizing established guidelines to analyze the

adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with

corporate procedures.

Education

o Chartered Accountant (ACA)

o Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

o Information Systems Auditor (ISA)

o Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Work Authorization

US - Green Card Holder

SENIOR MANAGER

~ Internal Audit ~ Operational Controls and Improvements ~

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