Manjunath GP

Experienced Risk and Controls professional with extensive experience in Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, SOX/ICFR, Finance Controls, Quality Assurance, and Operational Risk Management across banking, retail, and corporate environments. Proven expertise in strategic risk assessments, control testing, governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, RACM governance, and controls optimisation within Finance and Treasury functions.

[email protected] +91 9964005144 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Work Experience
Internal Audit Consultant
Various Audit Consulting Firms (PKF Sridhar & Santhanam, Mahajan & Aibara)
May 2007 — Jan 2015
  • Executed audit engagements across Assurance, Consulting, and Tax ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
  • Led SOX 404 compliance engagements, ensuring accurate documentation aligned with PCAOB requirements
  • Mentored and coached audit professionals to improve overall team performance and technical capabilities
Assistant Manager - Internal Audit & Risk Management
SPAR Max Hypermarket India Private Limited (Landmark Group)
Jan 2015 — Oct 2016
  • Conducted risk-based audits across retail and corporate operations, identifying control deficiencies and recommending improvements
  • Prepared comprehensive audit reports highlighting key findings and risk exposures for senior management
  • Delivered training to enhance awareness of internal controls and regulatory compliance
Manager - Internal Audit & Management Risk Assurance
Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited (Future Group)
Nov 2016 — Jan 2019
  • Designed and implemented an ICFR framework, enhancing financial integrity and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Executed risk-based audit programs, identifying control gaps and delivering actionable remediation strategies
  • Partnered with senior leadership to communicate audit findings and deliver actionable recommendations
Senior Manager - Internal Audit & Financial Risk Management
Archipelago Investment Pte.
Jan 2019 — Oct 2021
  • Designed and implemented Risk and control frameworks, reducing operational deviations by 15% and safeguarding $500M in assets
  • Achieved 100% on-time delivery of the Annual Audit Plan, coordinating with business stakeholders and external auditors
  • Transformed executive dashboards for management review through Power BI/Tableau, enabling real-time insights for decision-making
  • Led SOX 404 compliance audits, enhancing fraud detection capabilities and compliance assurance
Lead Control Management Officer (VP - Control Management)
Wells Fargo International Solutions Private Limited
Oct 2021 — Feb 2026
  • Led end-to-end control assessments across Global Markets and Investment Banking, achieving a 20% YoY reduction in control gaps that strengthened control effectiveness and operational resilience
  • Partnered with senior stakeholders across business, Risk, and Compliance to evaluate and enhance control adequacy, achieving a 25% reduction in control gaps
  • Elevated control evaluation accuracy to 98% by implementing risk-based testing strategies, enabling robust, evidence-based assessments
  • Spearheaded enterprise-wide AI Governance and control automation initiatives, improving risk assessment accuracy and driving significant operational efficiencies
  • Mentored and developed high-performing control management teams, embedding a proactive risk culture and enhancing governance standards
Skills
Internal AuditEnterprise Risk ManagementRisk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)SOX ComplianceData AnalyticsGovernance FrameworksQuality AssuranceStakeholder EngagementOperational Risk ManagementAudit ReportingControl TestingFinancial Controls
Education
Chartered Accountancy, Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Financial Management
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
May 2015
Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Finance & Accounts
Bangalore University
Jan 2005 — Jan 2007