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karan raj

@karanraj

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I lead internal audits and finance operations, strengthening controls across P2P, R2R, and compliance.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an Assistant Manager or Manager role in Internal Audit, Finance Operations, or Accounts Payable, where I can lead audit engagements, strengthen internal controls, and improve finance processes.

I've led internal audit and finance operations work across manufacturing, healthcare, IT services, and hospitality, including audits for Adyar Ananda Bhavan and finance support for a Dubai-based entity. At Ajay Sairam & Co., I review Procure-to-Pay processes, vendor reconciliations, payment controls, and GST/TDS compliance.

I've supervised bookkeeping and Record-to-Report teams supporting AP, AR, and banking for a multinational clinical research company. I identify control gaps, recommend process improvements, and bring over seven years of experience in internal audit, Accounts Payable, and internal controls.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager

Current

Ajay Sairam & Co.

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Reviewed Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including invoice verification, vendor reconciliations, payment controls, purchase order compliance, maker-checker controls and recommending process improvements. Reviewed vendor invoices to ensure GST and TDS compliance before payment processing and supporting documentation. Identified control gaps in Accounts Payable and finance operations and recommended

Procure To Pay (P2P)Vendor Reconciliation TDS Internal Controls Process Improvement Accounts Payable Finance Operations

Internal Audit Team Lead

Nalam & Co.

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Performed an internal audit of accounting policies at the head office of Adyar Ananda Bhavan restaurant chain in Chennai.

Internal Audit Accounting Policies Compliance

Senior Audit Executive

SPR & Co.

Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (6 years)

Led a team for bookkeeping of Dubai based entity. Provided Record-to-Report (R2R) services to Multinational Clinical Research Company on AP, AR & Banking team. Conducted Security & Weighing Audit in Paperboards & Specialty Papers Division. Conducted HR & Management Audit in Company under IL&FS and Govt. of Tamilnadu & Multinational Conglomerate Company.

Bookkeeping Record to Report (R2R)Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Banking Audit Audit Management