Iti Lodha
Dubai
Summary
Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes offering more than 8 years of experience. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor
Alshaya Group
04.2022 - Current
- Performed financial and operational audits, developing risk assessments and conducting process walk -throughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Identified and reported audit issues by preparing audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Ensured the recommendations and action plan were implemented by performing the follow-up Audits.
- Carried out 100+ retail and hospitality stores process audit.
- Prepared detailed work papers outlining the audit findings and controls risks.
Internal Audit Executive
Landmark Group
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Carried out 100+ retail stores process audit
- These covered the complete process of inventory to cash
- Reviewed compliances with SOPs and regulatory requirements
- Reviewed master data for major process in system
- Reviewed and suggested controls placed in system to carry out operations
- Presented presentation to Territory Heads of respective retail concepts in the organization
- Presented audit feedbacks, controls to relevant stakeholders
- Ensured the agreed controls and process modifications are implemented in operations and in system
- Supported the order to cash omnichannel process for all concepts of Landmark UAE as a short time assignment
- Analyzed the daily sales data to ensure on time delivery to customer.
Internal Audit - Senior Executive
Landmark group
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Carried out 60+ stores process audit for entire South India
- Performed corporate audit for Landmark India and was an integral part for same
- Prepared detailed work papers outlining the audit finding and controls risks
- Presented presentation to Territory Heads of respective retail concepts in the organization
- Ensured the recommendations made to relevant stakeholders on non-compliances are remediated.
Internal Audit - Executive
Kids Clinic India Pvt. Ltd. (Cloudnine Hospital)
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Audited 15+ pan India hospital branches
- Monitored and ensured compliance of SOPs as per company policy
- Ensured regulatory compliance as per health authorities of state and India
- Identified critical risk areas in the major departments - Revenue, Payables, Statutory, Legal & Compliance, HR by performing branch audits
- Conducted physical stock audit for in house pharmacies and inventory
- Authored audit reports on audit findings and control risks
- Followed up on action plans to ensure all the non-compliance identified during audit are remediated
- Prepared the power point presentation to Territory Heads of respective branches in the organization.
Assistant Manager
Adarsha Consultancy Management & Services (P.) Ltd. (Chokshi Group)
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Performed Secretarial work like preparation of Board Meetings, Minutes and Filing of Form 32 and 23
- Provided consultancy to clients and assisting them in complying with applicable regulations
- Advising clients for incorporation of companies in India
- Filing & Preparation of Income Tax Returns
- Assisted in giving excise opinions on chargeability of Excise Duty for goods.
Article Assistant
Anil Shah and Associates
07.2008 - 01.2012
- Assisted in statutory audits in compliance with accounting standards and company law provisions of different trading, and manufacturing companies for 3 years
- Computed income tax and prepared returns of individuals, trusts ad companies
- Handling tax related matters of firms and private companies and assisted in claiming refunds
- Conducted tax audits under Income Tax India Act, 1961
- Vouched sales ledgers, purchase ledgers, debtor creditor ledgers and shipping bills.
Education
B.com -
MLSU
Udaipur, Rajasthan03.2011
ACCA - Qualified -
Association of Certified Charted Accountants
04.2023
CA Inter -
01.2011
Skills
- Internal Audit
- Process Gap Analysis
- Retail Audit
- Data Analystics
- Internal Controls
- Risk Assessment & Management
Accomplishments
- Exemptions in Accounts, Financial Management/Cost and Taxation in CA Inter.
- Secured First position at Inter School debate competition with over 40 participants
Languages
English
Hindi
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05-March-1990
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Travelling
Timeline
Internal Auditor
Alshaya Group
04.2022 - Current
Internal Audit Executive
Landmark Group
03.2019 - 06.2020
Internal Audit - Senior Executive
Landmark group
07.2017 - 12.2018
Internal Audit - Executive
Kids Clinic India Pvt. Ltd. (Cloudnine Hospital)
08.2015 - 07.2017
Assistant Manager
Adarsha Consultancy Management & Services (P.) Ltd. (Chokshi Group)
06.2013 - 01.2014
Article Assistant
Anil Shah and Associates
07.2008 - 01.2012
B.com -
MLSU
ACCA - Qualified -
Association of Certified Charted Accountants
CA Inter -
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