PRADEEP MEHTA (CPA, CGA, CIA)

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Profile

Qualified professional with over 10 years’ experience managing Internal Audits (financial, operational, governance, frauds and IT), Internal Controls Compliance (SOX / NI 52-109) and Risk Management

In-depth knowledge of business and IT enabling an end-to-end overview of a process allowing effective risk and controls management, process improvement and controls rationalization

Proficient in scoping and planning, process documentation, process flowcharting, risk assessment, testing of control (design and operation) effectiveness and suggesting cost-effective remediation (process level control, entity-level controls and IT General and Application Controls)

Thorough understanding and implementation experience with COSO (including COSO 2013 updates) and COBIT

Technical understanding and hands-on experience with IFRS, US GAAP, and IPPF

Thorough knowledge and hands-on experience with deficiency management process including root-cause analysis, constructive discussions with management for cost-effective and timely resolution and reporting to senior management and audit committee

Experienced in manufacturing, retail, solar energy, construction and financial product sectors

Annual budget preparation, resource allocation, ongoing monitoring and realignment of resources with changing requirements

Managing quality in internal audits through ongoing review of audit working papers and draft recommendations and reports

Proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and MS Visio)

Excellent communicator, effective interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, adaptable, team-oriented, persuasive and able to work under pressure

Strategic thinker, strong analytical skills, decision maker, highly organized with managing projects, people, and expectations

Work Experience

Protiviti Canada Feb 2020 to Apr 2020

Internal Control Consultant

Plan and perform operational audit of various business functions

Creating and maintaining internal controls documentation including process narratives, risk and control matrix

Liaison with external auditors on internal control matters

Developing corporate policies and accounting procedures

Times Inc, India Sep 2018 to Nov 2019

Principal Consultant

Designed and implemented integrated inventory control and cost management control system for furniture manufacturing client

Performed thorough analysis on root cause of a sick manufacturing unit and provided measures to revive company through improvement in processes and cost management

Provided Consultation to small businesses on improving efficiency and effectiveness of processes to improve bottom line

Open Text Corporation, Waterloo Jan 2018 to Jul 2018

Internal Audit Consultant (contract)

Led operational audits of Legal Entity Rationalization project merging 80 entities in various countries to one legal entity in each country

Planned and performed SOX testing including designing test scripts, documenting test results and management reporting

TD Canada Trust Bank, Toronto Jun 2017 to Oct 2017

Internal Audit Consultant (Contract)

Performed internal audits to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting over banking and insurance financial processes

Canadian Solar Inc, Guelph/San Francisco Jul 2015 to Mar 2017

Manager - Internal Audit

Led Internal Audits (SOX, operational, and compliance) for US / Canadian subsidiaries with overall responsibility for results and budget

Developed a risk-based audit plan and testing methodology, assigned responsibility to the team, monitor project progress, reviewed audit working papers and draft deficiencies

Performed root-cause analysis of identified deficiencies, discussed audit findings with process managers, recommend remediation, maintained deficiency log and track remediation for management action

Prepared quarterly update for subsidiary management and audit committee identifying areas of concerns and management action

Provided consultation and supported management in the strengthening of control environments in the context of the overall strategic business plan, priorities and changing business conditions

Liaised with external auditor and management for all audit and controls testing requests resulting in significant reduction of duplicate efforts

Davis and Henderson (D+H), Toronto Jun 2014 to Jul 2015

Internal Audit Manager (Contract)

Documented processes, created flowcharts and RCM (Risk and Control Matrix) for Revenue, AR and fixed assets

Led internal control testing for design and operating effectiveness assessment and helped with remediation

Sears Canada Inc, Toronto Oct 2013 to Apr 2014

Internal Audit Consultant (Contract)

Led and performed testing of Information Produced by Entity (IPE) for business and IT processes to validate accuracy and completeness of IPEs relied on for key controls

Independently handled design and operational effectiveness assessment of controls over financial reporting.

Hitachi Construction Truck Manufacturing Ltd, Guelph Mar 2007 to Aug 2013

Manager - Internal Controls

Independently managed SOX compliance project with key responsibilities of scoping, risk assessment, documentation update (flow chart, risk, and control matrix), and identification of key controls, prepared test procedures and performed design and operational effectiveness testing of controls

Prepared detailed project plan, assigned resources and successfully delivered the project within tight budget constraints. Provided effective oversight, coaching and mentoring to team members

Guided stakeholders and management on complex and challenging SOX issues

Scope included entity (company) level control, IT General Control and IT application controls and key business processes

Prepared status reports and presentations for the Audit Committee and Executive Management Committee and the board

Prepared audit programs, defined sampling methodology and quality control checklists

Independently managed medium to complex audit engagements within the allocated budget and resources

Prepared and facilitated comprehensive internal audit reports to the Board of Directors, Internal Control Committee and other governing bodies

Managed company's ISO 9001 and ISO 14001certification activities and performed special projects

Education & Certifications

Charted Professional Accountant (CPA)

Certified General Accountant (CGA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Master of Commerce (Business Adm.), MLS University, Udaipur, India

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

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