Laxmi Pillai
Dubai
Summary
Agile, result-oriented professional with over 7 years' experience in Audit of Business and support functions of financial industry. Efficient auditor focused on improving business compliance and risk optimization on regulatory compliance as applicable through Data analytics and in-depth assessment of business processes. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Audit Manager
AJMS Global Consulting
09.2023 - Current
- Managing teams across two jurisdictions, ensuring effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration for timely delivery of client needs
- Develop annual risk-based audit plans, risk assessment of the client's business and test the internal control effectiveness for the management of residual risk for financial industry including Banking, Insurance, Exchange house, Jewellery, Real Estate and securities
- Conducted Concurrent audit and anti-money laundering agreed upon procedures for Banks regulated by local law and DIFC law.
- Experience in preparation and review of Compliance policies and procedures for local and DIFC regulated banks
- Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft involving small numbers of transactions or complex systems.
Assistant Audit Manager
Lulu International exchange LLC
Dubai
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Independently represented Internal audit for CBUAE audit conducted in FY 2023
- Independently steered and led the process of planning, fieldwork and closure of departmental and branch Internal audits
- Assisted with planning and execution of Branch audits and review of audit reports for quality assurance
- Conducted risk assessment, control scoring and audit rating in AIMs software
- Led a team of three employees by mentoring and ensuring the completion of the Audit plan for the fiscal year.
Senior Audit Manager
IDFC FIRST Bank Ltd
India
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Efficiently steered and assisted Internal audits of Branch, Trade finance, Credit and support functions
- Independently prepared Risk control matrix (RCM), for internal audits
- Automated Trade products in Statistical Analysis system (SAS) tool.
Associate (Foreign Currency Operations)
JP Morgan Bank Ltd
India
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Processing of Trade transactions via swift in compliance with applicable regulations
- Regulatory Reporting with respect to Trade products to Reserve Bank of India.
Education
Prevention of Cyber-crime And Fraud Management -
Indian Institute of Banking And Finance (IIBF)
India01.2020
Certification in Anti Money Laundering And KYC -
Indian Institute of Banking And Finance (IIBF)
India01.2019
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India11.2015
Bachelor’s in commerce -
K.J. Somaiya College of Arts And Commerce
India05.2013
Skills
- Business acumen
- Risk assessment and management
- Data Analytics
- Problem-solving
- Presentation and Report writing
- Interpersonal skills
- Multi-Tasking
- Time management
- Proactiveness
- Critical thinking
- Risk assessment
- Compliance and Regulatory risk management
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil
Malayalam
Software& Technical Proficiency
- Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Other applications: Tableau, AIMs / Pentana, Finacle and Core Banking solutions
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/13/93
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Employment Visa
Timeline
Assistant Audit Manager
AJMS Global Consulting
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Audit Manager
Lulu International exchange LLC
02.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Audit Manager
IDFC FIRST Bank Ltd
05.2018 - 08.2021
Associate (Foreign Currency Operations)
JP Morgan Bank Ltd
05.2016 - 05.2018
Prevention of Cyber-crime And Fraud Management -
Indian Institute of Banking And Finance (IIBF)
Certification in Anti Money Laundering And KYC -
Indian Institute of Banking And Finance (IIBF)
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor’s in commerce -
K.J. Somaiya College of Arts And Commerce