Manish Daultani
Dubai
Summary
- Audit Governance and Risk Professional with 18 plus years of work experience comprising mix of industry, freelancing and big four audit companies including Deloitte and PwC. Strong Governance, Risk and Compliance background with ability to perform Operational, Information Technology and Financial audits. Firm believer in making optimum utilisation of Process Automations, ERP systems, Audit tools, Data analysis to maximize the impact of GRC function. Summary of work experience:
- Considerable experience in establishing and managing GRC Functions;
- Identifying GRC needs and Developing Annual budgets;
- Sound understanding of Internal Audit Standards (IPPF Framework), COSO, IT Audit Standards;
- Developing Risk based Internal Audit plans, managing audit resources (both internal and external);
- Performing Fraud Risk Assessments, Fraud Investigations, COSO Internal Control Assessment;
- Developing Corporate Governance Policies and Practices, Board Committee Charters, Terms of References, Audit Charter;
- Developing annual reports, quarterly updates for Audit Committee, Shareholders, Board of Directors;
- Performing Gap analysis, GAIN benchmarking and managing Whistle Blower Hotline;
- Tech savvy with knowledge of different ERP packages including SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics;
- GRC Management and Data Analysis tools like ACH Team Mate, Integrated Risk Management System;
- Previous experience of auditing Project Management for ERP Projects, Construction Projects, etc. and large Tenders, Insurance Tenders, etc.
- Participated in selection and implementation of new systems including SAP, Digital Campus, Integrated Risk Management System, ACH Team Mate.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Internal Audit and Risk Management
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
06.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Dubai Government entity and manages Free Zone, Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, Dubai Crypto Centre, Properties, Trading, etc
- Reporting to Director Internal Audit & Risk Management and assisting him in managing the audit and risk management function for DMCC group of companies
- Performing assignments independently and monitoring / reviewing work of outsourced audit staff
- Implementation of Audit Management tools such as ACH Teammate, Integrated Risk Management System
- Audited Large Projects for Manufacturing Plant, Audited ERP Implementation Project with focus on Project Management Principles and PMI Standards
- Developing Standardised Chart of Accounts for Media Company, Setting-up Centralised Finance Function for Food Trading Company
- Coordinating with Legal and Compliance Functions to develop Compliance Risk Management Framework from Large Group of Companies
- Dubai Government entity and manages Free Zone, Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, Dubai Crypto Centre, Properties, Trading, etc
Freelancer
Freelancer
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked on multiple assignments including (i) Barakat Group of Companies - developing policies and procedures, (ii) Fresh Product Food & Beverages Trading LLC Assignment - Centralisation and Process Optimisation for Finance function and (iii) Knowledge Economic City, Madinah - Developing policies and procedures
Manager - Internal Audit and Risks
BRS Ventures Group
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Diversified holding company with 20 plus subsidiary companies in different sectors like healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, trading, manufacturing, advertising and hospitality
- Reporting to Group Director - Audit and Risk Management and managing audit teams based in UAE and India and outsourced professional audit companies
- Diversified holding company with 20 plus subsidiary companies in different sectors like healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, trading, manufacturing, advertising and hospitality
Assistant Manager - Enterprise Risk Services
Deloitte & Touche
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: The largest auditing firm having offices in more than 150 countries and employing more than 240 K professional staff members
- Reporting to Director and supervising junior auditors and managing multiple risk and internal audit assignments
- The largest auditing firm having offices in more than 150 countries and employing more than 240 K professional staff members
Assistant Manager Audit
Sharaf Group
02.2010 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: Includes Sharaf DG and Sharaf Retail having operations in more than 10 countries with 100 plus stores
- Reporting to Head - Internal Audit for retail segment of Sharaf Group
- Assisting in managing the audit function, developing risk based audit plans, reviewing and supervising work of junior auditors
- Includes Sharaf DG and Sharaf Retail having operations in more than 10 countries with 100 plus stores
Senior Associate - Business Assurance and Advisory Services
Price Waterhouse Coopers
06.2008 - 11.2009
- Company Overview: The leading professional audit firm and has presence in 158 countries
- Performed external and internal audit for Corporate Clients and reported to Audit Director
- The leading professional audit firm and has presence in 158 countries
Executive Audit
Cadila Pharmaceuticals
12.2007 - 04.2008
- Reporting to Head - Internal Audit and executing audit assignments for Cadila Pharmaceuticals and its group companies
Executive Audit
MS A Bafna & Chartered Accountants
07.2007 - 11.2007
- Performing internal audit, process review assignments for corporate clients
Article Assistant
MS. Anjani Rajesh and Associates, Chartered Accountants
06.2004 - 05.2007
- Completed 3 years of internship training and worked on assignments related to accounting, taxation (Direct and Indirect), audits (internal and external) for partnership firms and corporate clients
Education
Certified Fraud Examiner - Identification And Detection of Fraud
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
USA12.2020
Information Systems Risks and Controls - SDLC Life Cycle, IT Risk Assessment, IT Risk Migaon
Dubai12.2020
Internal Audit - Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Finacial Analysis, IPPF Framework, Managing Internal Audit Funcon
Dubai12.2012
Information Sytems Audit - IS Controls, IS Governance, System Development Life Cycle, COBIT Framework, IS Audit Standards
Dubai12.2010
Information Systems Audit - IS Controls and Corporate Governance
Ahmedabad12.2007
Finance - Audit, Taxaon (Direct and Indirect), Corporate Law, Business Management
Ahmedabad12.2006
Masters in Commerce - Accounng, Finance, Audit and Taxaon
Banswara12.2006
Bachelors in Commerce - Accounng, Finance, Taxaon, Audit, Business Management, Companies and Mercanle Law
Anand12.2004
Skills
- CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
- INTERNAL CONTROLS
- FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS
Certification
- Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA
- Certification in Information Risk and System Control, Information Systems Audit and Control Association, USA
- Certification in Internal Audit, Institute of Internal Auditors, USA
- Certification in Information Systems Audit, Information Systems Audit and Control Association
- Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, India
Languages
English
Significantprojects
- COSO Control Self Assessments, Internal Audit Reviews, Segregation of Duties Assessments, Developing Internal Audit Manual, etc.
- Developed quarterly reports framework for Audit Committee / Board and Shareholders
- Developing Risk based Internal Audit Plan for large Group of Companies with 10 plus companies
- Developing Risk Registers for Large Corporations
- Developing Delegation of Authorities
- Conducting GAP Assessment and Developing Policies and Procedures Manuals
- Board Committee Charters and Terms of References
- Conducted multiple Fraud Investigation Assignments and Developing Fraud Prevention, Coordination with Lawyers for Court Cases
- Performing reviews under US FCPA Act and Anti Bribery Laws
- Developed and Implemented Whistle Blowing Program
- Participation in ERP Implementation Projects for Holding Company, Catering & Events Management Company
Drivinglicense - Category
United Arab Emirates, India
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/01/82
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Employment VISA
References
References available upon request
Locations
- Dubai, UAE
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Al Kuwait, Kuwait
- Ahmedabad, India
- Banswara, India
- Anand, India
Timeline
Manager - Internal Audit and Risk Management
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
06.2021 - Current
Freelancer
Freelancer
09.2020 - 06.2021
Manager - Internal Audit and Risks
BRS Ventures Group
06.2017 - 06.2020
Assistant Manager - Enterprise Risk Services
Deloitte & Touche
07.2013 - 03.2017
Assistant Manager Audit
Sharaf Group
02.2010 - 03.2013
Senior Associate - Business Assurance and Advisory Services
Price Waterhouse Coopers
06.2008 - 11.2009
Executive Audit
Cadila Pharmaceuticals
12.2007 - 04.2008
Executive Audit
MS A Bafna & Chartered Accountants
07.2007 - 11.2007
Article Assistant
MS. Anjani Rajesh and Associates, Chartered Accountants
06.2004 - 05.2007
Information Systems Risks and Controls - SDLC Life Cycle, IT Risk Assessment, IT Risk Migaon
Internal Audit - Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Finacial Analysis, IPPF Framework, Managing Internal Audit Funcon
Information Sytems Audit - IS Controls, IS Governance, System Development Life Cycle, COBIT Framework, IS Audit Standards
Information Systems Audit - IS Controls and Corporate Governance
Finance - Audit, Taxaon (Direct and Indirect), Corporate Law, Business Management
Masters in Commerce - Accounng, Finance, Audit and Taxaon
Bachelors in Commerce - Accounng, Finance, Taxaon, Audit, Business Management, Companies and Mercanle Law
- Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA
- Certification in Information Risk and System Control, Information Systems Audit and Control Association, USA
- Certification in Internal Audit, Institute of Internal Auditors, USA
- Certification in Information Systems Audit, Information Systems Audit and Control Association
- Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, India
Certified Fraud Examiner - Identification And Detection of Fraud
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
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