Lalit Nagpal
Dubai,UAE
Summary
As a seasoned professional specializing in Financial Due Diligence (FDD), Have extensive experience in evaluating financial performance, identifying risks, and providing critical insights to support informed decision-making in transactions. The expertise extends to Internal Audit, in assessing internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, have a strong background in Current State Assessment (CSA), SOP Development, and Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP), including AML reviews, system evaluations, and transaction assessments. With a strategic and analytical approach, I work effectively across teams, deliver clear, data-driven findings, and drive continuous improvements to support organizational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
PKF UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2020 - 02.2025
- Joined PKF as an Audit Senior and advanced to Assistant Manager, demonstrating expertise in Financial Due Diligence (FDD), Internal Audit (IA), and Risk Advisory.
- Led FDD engagements for targets in Ready-mix concrete, Cement, Finance, and B2B E-commerce and others, assessing financial health and risk exposure for acquisitions.
- Led the financial statement carve-out for a group entity, defining key operational activities, assigning responsibilities, and tracking deadlines to ensure a seamless transition.
- Managed an SOP engagement for a group and its entities, overseeing planning, team reviews, and stakeholder discussions to ensure alignment. Coordinated with SPOCs, finalized SOPs, and provided regular updates to senior management.
- Managed internal audits and current state assessments (CSA), covering procurement, sales, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory, providing actionable process improvements.
- Conducted AML AUP reviews for financial brokers ensuring compliance with UAE AML regulations and regulatory frameworks and DIFC client audits.
Senior Consultant
Outcome Solutions & Services DMCC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2019 - 06.2020
- As a Senior Consultant, led engagements in Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP), risk and control framework development, MIS reporting, and SOP creation to enhance efficiency and governance.
- Conducted an AUP review for brokerage firm under SCA regulations, analyzing customer accounts, reconciling balances, and reviewing DGCX trades.
- Managed accounting for a global restaurant chain, developed MIS reports, and designed a budget template for financial planning.
- Developed a risk and control matrix for a UAE cash-and-carry company, identifying process improvements.
- Created SOPs for a Nigerian liquor manufacturer, standardizing sales, distribution, and inventory management.
Consultant - Level 3
Protiviti India
Delhi, India
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Led internal audits for one of the India's largest rice producers, reviewing key processes such as order-to-cash, procurement, finance, and production & maintenance, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
- Conducted internal audits for a leading OEM automobile parts manufacturer, covering order-to-cash, procurement, finance, statutory compliance, HR & payroll, and production & maintenance, identifying opportunities for process improvements and stronger controls
Consultant
Outcome Solutions & Services LLP
Delhi, India
10.2015 - 10.2018
- As a consultant, conducted various internal audits, IFC engagements, and process reviews, including an internal audit for a large plasticizer manufacturer in India, focusing on the order-to-cash and payroll processes, accounting procedures, and control implementation, while addressing open audit observations
- Managed audits for a rapidly growing staffing company operating in India and the Middle East, reviewing contract management, commission tracking, and billing and collection processes, including free-of-charge replacements
- Led multiple IFC engagements, developing risk and control matrices and performing control testing at both design and operational levels
- Key engagements included India's largest steel manufacturing PSU, discrete manufacturing, hydropower generation, and digital transformation services
Education
B. COM -
DELHI UNIVERSITY
New DelhiMBA - FINANCE
AMITY UNIVERSITY
Noida, Uttar PradeshSkills
- Project Management
- Client Management
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Financial Analysis
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Languages
English
Hindi
Custom
- Facility management
- Construction (Facade Manufacturing and Installation)
- Retail
- E-Commerce (B2B - FMCG trading)
- Financial advisors & brokers
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 12/27/90
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Assistant Manager
PKF UAE
07.2020 - 02.2025
Senior Consultant
Outcome Solutions & Services DMCC
07.2019 - 06.2020
Consultant - Level 3
Protiviti India
10.2018 - 06.2019
Consultant
Outcome Solutions & Services LLP
10.2015 - 10.2018
B. COM -
DELHI UNIVERSITY
MBA - FINANCE
AMITY UNIVERSITY
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