
Devashish Shukla
@devashishshukla
I strengthen enterprise controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance across global operations.
What I'm looking for
At Accenture, I lead risk and compliance initiatives across global operations, strengthening audit processes through standardized templates, issue tracking, and quality assurance for audit documentation.
I've supervised R&C audits for outsourced projects, testing controls across data security, operational excellence, contractual compliance, fraud prevention, and regulatory requirements. I also coordinate SOC audits between external auditors and operations teams, while training team members on methodology and documentation.
My background spans risk management at WNS Global Services and internal audit and finance-control assignments at Mazars and Aryan Castings. As a Chartered Accountant and ACMA, I translate risk findings into actionable controls, governance improvements, and long-term mitigation strategies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
I played a pivotal role in enhancing risk and compliance at Accenture, leading to significant improvements in audit processes.
• Supervised junior team members, ensuring quality assurance in audit documentation and reports.
• Spearheaded the resolution of audit issues through structured tracking and follow-up, fostering accountability.
• Updated audit templates to standardize procedures acr
Supervise risk and compliance (R&C) audits for new projects and existing projects outsourced to Accenture to test the existence and effectiveness of controls pertaining to:
a) data security such as access privileges, segregation of duties, audit trail, firewalls, network restrictions, contractual compliances, etc.
b) operational excellence such as detailed procedures, contractual compliance, fraud
✔️ Performing risk assessments which includes a thorough walkthrough of the processes, preparing
process documents and risk control matrix
✔️ Identifying weaknesses in the controls and coordinating with management for implementation of
effective control mechanism
✔️ Providing training to new team members concerning team’s work methodology and documentation
✔️ Conducted audit of a process encompass
Executive – Internal Audit
📅 Sep-2015 to Apr-2017
✔️ Conducted internal audits across various locations for areas like procurement to pay, inventory
management, statutory dues, Fixed Assets, Inventory and Job-Work process etc.
✔️ Prepared audit documentation including working papers, audit reports and supporting documentation
✔️ Handled the various assignments mentioned below that were first of i
Handled routine finance operations such as accounts monitoring, tax liability calculations, create budgets, prepare MI reports for senior leaders, etc.
✔️ Ensure timely payment of taxes and regular filing of Excise, Service Tax and TDS returns
✔️ Installation and maintenance of office administration
✔️ Drafted annual report of company including all footnote disclosures.
✔️ Implemented the system of proper issue of materials by the stores department, and also ensured
the appropriate maintenance of inventory records
✔️ Undertook physical verificati
Overall finance and administration head for steel casting company.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cybersecurity Professional, Cybersecurity
Grade: 0
Activities and societies: Cybersecurity course from Coursera
Issued Jun 2024
CIMA
ACMA, Management Accountancy
2013 - 2015
Management Accountancy
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Company Secretary, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
2010 - 2012
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountant, Finance, Accounts, Tax, Audit
2007 - 2011
Studied the various complex financial and accounting matters. Gained proficiency in various tax laws (direct and indirect). Learned about the costing techniques and variance analysis. Understood the numerous internal and external auditing aspects.
Underwent an articleship (internship) of 3 years and 6 months, which helped me practically implement all the above education plus helped me gain an insi
RNC Arts, JDB Commerce, and NSC Science College
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2007 - 2010
First Rank in College with 77.50%
K. N. Kela High School
S.S.C, Secondary Education
1993 - 2005
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