I'm targeting Internal Audit, business transformation, managed services, and operations leadership roles where I can improve finance processes, strengthen controls, enable automation, and deliver measurable service and efficiency gains.
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Akaash Nigam
@akaashnigam
I transform finance operations, controls, and global service delivery through automation, governance, and process redesign.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Protiviti India, I lead managed business services transformation across Cash Management and Accounts Receivable, redesigning processes, strengthening governance, and enabling automation. I partner with global stakeholders on operating-model evolution, performance reviews, and service stabilization.
I've led 14+ risk-based audits across five sectors, identified revenue leakage and savings opportunities, and implemented bots that reduced processing resource needs by 60–67% and delivered approximately USD 300K in annual savings. I also mentor a 12-member team while building scalable controls, procedures, and client-focused delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Business Transformation & Internal Audit Leader
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 8 months)
Led finance operations transformation and internal audit engagements, driving process standardization, automation, and governance improvements. Delivered significant savings and efficiency gains through risk-based audits and automation initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Calcutta
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Commerce
Completed Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in 2012.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountancy (CA – IPCC), Chartered Accountancy
Completed Chartered Accountancy (CA – IPCC) with Group I & II in 2011.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
36k-48k USD
Social media
Skills
Business TransformationProcess TransformationInternal AuditRisk AdvisoryOperational ExcellenceBusiness Process OptimizationCash ManagementAccounts ReceivableGovernanceRisk ManagementComplianceProcess AutomationDigital TransformationKPI ManagementSLA ManagementGlobal Business ServicesInternal ControlsSOX TestingRisk And Control MatricesControls TestingStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipExcelPowerPointMicrosoft WordSalesforceFreshdesk
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