T. LAKSHMI NARASIMHAN
Dubai,UAE
Summary
- Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in client management, process improvement, and compliance adherence.
- Demonstrates strong project management and communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of data privacy and regulatory awareness.
- Proven leadership supported by advanced analytical skills. Adept at using Data Privacy Compliance Applications for enhanced reporting and compliance tracking.
- Career goal includes leveraging skills to drive organizational success through innovative solutions and strategic initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Abu Dhabi
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Handled Process RCSA of multiple business units independently and provided with the responsibility to lead the team in the 2024 Process RCSA exercise
- Handled IT RCSA of multiple applications
- Prepared reports to be submitted to GTRISC periodically
- Prepared and shared with Management the Business Initiative report for the initiatives undertaken in 2024
- Performed PII Inventory validation and made reconciliation between the BIA document and Process RCSA
- Coordinated with multiple business units and assisted the EY team in completing the Federal Law Gap assessment project
- Reviewed the Data Protection Risk Assessment and Data Protection Impact Assessment for various projects by coordinating with multiple business units
- Handled the privacy mailbox of the Bank and ensured the data subject requests were properly addressed
- Reviewed SOPs of business units to verify data protection-related clauses are properly addressed
- Prepared Business Initiative reports and submitted to the Management on status of Business Initiatives
- Reviewed agreements with Vendors to ensure data protection-related clauses are adequately and sufficiently addressed
- Assisted in reporting the status to GTRISC on the status of multiple initiatives undertaken
- Updated KRIs and KPIs related to activities of Second Line Data Privacy Team
Business Analyst
Ramco Systems Limited
Chennai
12.2020 - 01.2024
- Prepared Blueprint documents for Features to be taken up for Development
- Assigned monthly line items to team members and oversaw the team's work responsibilities
- Developed screens and applications focused on Data Privacy for clients in the UK region and created dashboards to visualize Data Privacy efforts
- Assisted Clients on automation of various processes (Including Data Privacy related processes) using UI Path Software
- Liaison with Clients and Technical in providing proper requirements and Features to be developed as per Client specifications
- Adhered to Sprint plans to meet deadlines for Feature delivery
- Implemented Secure Data Flows and Setting access controls to ensure only authorized people have access to relevant data
- Created multiple screens related to Data Privacy related Regulatory Compliance to adhere to the requirements of UK Data Protection Regulations, such as UK GDPR
- Streamlined business operations by analysing and implementing process improvements.
- Enhanced company performance through meticulous data analysis.
- Improved client relationships by addressing and managing their needs effectively.
- Enhanced resource utilisation to better capitalise on current resources and minimise expenditure.
Senior Executive – Audit & Taxation
RVK & Co
Chennai
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Prepared Annual Performance Report for client
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes.
- Managed cross-functional teams, improved team performance.
- Set up robust financial controls, ensured fiscal stability.
- Analysed operational and financial data to inform resource allocation, making key decisions to meet established benchmarks.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
Audit Assistant
Ramco Industries Limited
Chennai
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Ensured the OU has complied with all statutory requirements
- Ensured regulatory compliance by conducting detailed company audits.
- Evaluated internal control systems to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Supervised and trained junior members of staff in best audit practices.
Accountant
B'Big Audit & Tax Consultants
Chennai
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Streamlined budgeting exercises for efficient financial planning.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Achieved streamlined operations by implementing efficient accounting systems.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Article Assistant
SNB Associates & K Ramkrish& Co.
Chennai
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Performed the test of existing controls as per the client's standard operating procedures, communicating to the management the deficiencies noticed during the audit and audit documentation
- Managed time effectively to meet demanding deadlines and targets.
- Analyzed the impact of deviations of internal control, performing root cause analysis, and recommending the client with necessary changes and implementing of controls
- Adhered to statutory obligations and norms of accounting system.
- Used sound practices in information security to protect confidential business and financial information from loss or manipulation.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Madras University
India 04.2001 -
Skills
- Client Management
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
- Data Privacy & Compliance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Analytical Skills
- Reporting
- Regulatory Awareness
- Tax Advisory
- MS-Office
- Lotus Spreadsheet
- MS-Power BI
- Tableau
- UI Path
- TallyERP9
- SAP
- Fox-pro
- POS
- CompuTax
- EBIZ
- RDX
- AS-400
- Ramco Virtual Works
- Oracle Net Suite (Basics)
- Archer
Certification
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe by IAPP
- Certified Information Privacy Manager by IAPP
- Certified Information Privacy Technologist by IAPP
- Lead Auditor on ISO 27001:2022 by Exemplar Global
- Lead Auditor on ISO 27002:2022 by Exemplar Global
- Lead Auditor on ISO 27701:2019 by Exemplar Global
- Certified Information Systems Auditor by ISACA
- Diploma in Information Systems Audit by ICAI
- Forensic Audit and Fraud Detection by ICAI
- Chartered Accountants by ICAI
Languages
English
Advanced
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Elementary
Timeline
Consultant
First Abu Dhabi Bank
03.2024 - 11.2024
Business Analyst
Ramco Systems Limited
12.2020 - 01.2024
Senior Executive – Audit & Taxation
RVK & Co
04.2019 - 11.2020
Audit Assistant
Ramco Industries Limited
08.2018 - 03.2019
Accountant
B'Big Audit & Tax Consultants
05.2017 - 07.2018
Article Assistant
SNB Associates & K Ramkrish& Co.
04.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Madras University
04.2001 -
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe by IAPP
- Certified Information Privacy Manager by IAPP
- Certified Information Privacy Technologist by IAPP
- Lead Auditor on ISO 27001:2022 by Exemplar Global
- Lead Auditor on ISO 27002:2022 by Exemplar Global
- Lead Auditor on ISO 27701:2019 by Exemplar Global
- Certified Information Systems Auditor by ISACA
- Diploma in Information Systems Audit by ICAI
- Forensic Audit and Fraud Detection by ICAI
- Chartered Accountants by ICAI
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