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Anoop Thomas Saruel

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Assurance Executive Director at EY GDS, scaling AI-enabled audits and delivering multi-million-dollar gains.

India

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What I'm looking for

Executive advisory roles at the intersection of financial and business strategy and technology evolution—supporting MNCs as they expand or optimize global operations and capability centers, and helping forward-thinking enterprises deploy generative AI, automation, and advanced analytics across global finance and accounting

A multifaceted leader (US CPA, MBA and computer engineer) with over 22 years of progressive finance leadership experience spanning the United States, India, the Middle East, and Europe with Big Four / capability center leadership, direct CFO, enterprise-wide governance experience and technology (AI / Automation / Analytics) expertise

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Executive Director – Assurance & Audit

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EY Global Delivery Services (GDS)

Sep 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Leads EY GDS's audit practice across Germany, Switzerland & Austria, owning financial budgets and key business processes. Drives audit strategy, adoption of standardized procedures, and AI/data analytics scaling, achieving over 2x growth in GDS integration and multi-million-dollar bottom-line gains.

Audit Assurance AI Data Analysis ERP Budgeting Leadership Stakeholder Management Performance Management

Director - Assurance & Analytics

RSM

Jan 2015 - Aug 2022 (7 years 7 months)

Conceptualized and led the Assurance & Analytics Practice for RSM in Kuwait, growing a portfolio to over 250 recurring clients. Architected solutions for complex accounting issues (IFRS 9, 15, 16) and led cross-functional teams on IT audits, ERP implementations, and fraud investigations.

Assurance Analytics IFRS IT Audit ERP Data Migration Fraud Investigation Team Building Client Management

CFO

Eastern SkyJets

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 11 months)

Managed cash flow, liquidity, and cost-saving initiatives yielding millions in savings. Led auditors and legal teams to resolve complex accounting and compliance matters, including closing financial restatements for three prior years within three months.

Cash Flow Management Cost Reduction Financial Restatement Negotiation Contract Management Revenue Growth Process Improvement

Head of Corporate Governance

RAK Investment Authority

Jul 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 5 months)

Kick-started the Corporate Governance function within the investment management organization of Ras Al Khaimah. Developed and implemented charters for Audit & Risk and Investments & Finance committees, and established the first Code of Conduct & Ethics.

Corporate Governance Risk Management Financial Reporting Valuation Investment Management Policy Development Stakeholder Engagement

Manager – Risk Advisory Services

May 2008 - Jul 2009 (1 year 2 months)

Led multiple service line engagement teams for fraud examinations, FCPA compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and internal/external audits. Drove fraud risk assessments for US and India listed clients and developed analytical audit programs for procurement and capital expenditure.

Fraud Examination FCPA Sarbanes Oxley Internal Audit External Audits Risk Assessment Data Analysis

Senior Associate – Advisory Services

PwC

Jun 2005 - Oct 2007 (2 years 4 months)

Led teams providing data-intensive analytical solutions for financial audits and forensic accounting investigations. Implemented computer-assisted audit techniques across Fortune 500 clients and developed analytical procedures for expense recognition and stock option fair value assessments.

Data Analysis Forensic Accounting Audit Computer Assisted Audit Techniques Financial Reporting Risk Mitigation

Data Analyst – International Shared Analysis Center

Aug 2004 - Jun 2005 (10 months)

Generated analytical reports for diverse audit engagements as part of a pioneering team of data analysts. Drove utilization of computer-assisted audit techniques across financial statement audits following Sarbanes-Oxley adoption.

Data Analysis Audit Computer Assisted Audit Techniques Financial Reporting Sarbanes Oxley