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Work ExperienceMar 2022 - Oct 2022 - AUDIT REFORMS COMMITTEE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU CHAIRMAN - AUDIT REFORMS COMMITTEE, "Visioning to build a World Class Audit and Financial Management System in Tamil Nadu, Guided by Ethics and Engineered by Technology, and be a Force for Commercial, Economic and above all Social Good". RESPONSIBILITIES Infuse Professionalism; Accelerate the Process of Digitalization (Automation), Integrate Systems, and Build Capacity through Established Training, Education, Certification, and Continuing Professional Development Programs, Institutional Development for better Conduct of Audit, Audit Reporting and Communication-based on the well Developed Standards and Quality Control. Increase Awareness cum Knowledge sharing programs about Audit to all Stakeholders. The Audit Reforms Program is to submit a Report on the enhancement of Participating Government Departments in Public Sector Accounting and Financial Accounting, Public Sector Auditing, Internal Auditing, and Audit Reporting and Communication and in particular the following Five Departments. 1. Local Fund Audit Department 2. Cooperative Audit Department 3. Department of Audit for Milk Cooperatives 4. Hindu Religious Institutions and Audit Department 5. State Government Audit Department To prepare the frameworks in tune with International Standards and in accordance with the Best Practices to improve the Government's Transparency, Accountability, Fairness, Performance, and Governance Processes. The Quality of output thus produced will set up a trend for a robust set of International Standards resulting in Better Decision Making, Cost Effective and Sustainable Solutions for improving State's Financial Management. It positions the State, as the most preferred location with better infrastructure facilities to showcase the Well Run Utilities, Companies, Corporate, and Governments to utilize the services in Tamil Nadu. The Audit Reforms Committee submitted the Report to the Honorable Minister for Finance and Human Resources Development Dr. PTR. PALANIVEL THIYAGARAJAN on October, 10th 2022. 09/10/2015-CURRENT - KABUL, AFGHANISTAN. MERWISS AZIZI, SHARE HOLDING GROUP CHAIRMAN, AZIZI GROUP OF COMPANIES, DUBAI, UAE. CHAIRMAN - BOARD 0F SUPERVISORS - AZIZI BANK-(PART TIME) A commercial Bank established in 2006 now grown into a leading commercial bank with a subsidiary, The Islamic Bank of Afghanistan with a pan Afghanistan presence across 30 provinces, headquartered at Zanbaq Square-Kabul. Overseen and guided the Corporate Strategy, Corporate Governance, e-Governance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Annual Budgeting, and Business Plans of the bank. Set the Key performance objectives, monitored corporate performance, and overseen major capital expenditures and acquisitions; governed and monitored the functioning of the key executives managed the potential conflicts of interest of Shareholders, Regulators, Board of Management and customers. Ensured the integrity of the bank's accounting and financial reporting systems and effectively monitored the implementation of governance practices and the process of disclosures and communications. Evolved the bank into a professionally managed, technologically savvy, strong entity that followed international best practices extending world-class, cost-effective services and contributing to the national economy by providing modern banking products and services in the country that spur national and individual growth. Established a Strong Corporate Governance Structure including ESG, comprising of the Board of Supervisors, Board of Management, departmental heads and managers, Independent Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Committees which gave strength and confidence to all stakeholders including the public at large. Established a robust regulatory framework and its compliance in the Bank, paving the way for good corporate governance practiced in a professional manner. Led the Bank with clear policy design and leadership direction, during the past six years very effectively and managing the Board Meetings, understanding the business, culture, people (1755) and processes. Azizi Bank has been recognized amongst the top and fastest-growing banks by prestigious international media houses and global advisory firms and has received several international honors from across the globe. The Bank has been earning profits for the last 6 years continuously despite the prevailing fledgling economy and unsecured security situation. The Bank has adopted best international practices, the highest standards of service quality and operational excellence and offers comprehensive banking and financial solutions to all its valued customers. However, with the Change in Regime in August, 2021 the Business Volume has reduced to a minimum level and efforts are made to revive the Bank in a difficult security environment. No onsite visits after March/ April, 2021. Planning for relief at the earliest opportunity. Commercial Bank Financial and insurance activities chairman.bos@azizibank.af www.azizibank.af 04/01/2016 - CURRENT - KABUL, AFGHANISTAN. CHAIRMAN, RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - AZIZI BANK (PART TIME) Chaired the activities of Risk Management Committee (RMC). Supported the Board of Supervisors, in developing and approving, the Bank's Risk Management Policy and Framework. Ensured the continuous oversight of the risks considered essential in the Bank's operations and assisted the Board of Supervisors in determining the strategic direction of the Bank from Risk Management perspective. Overseen the preparation and approval of the risk management policy framework (i.e. Risk Profile, Risk Strategy and Risk Appetite, Risk Management Policies) and monitored their alignment with the Bank's Strategy and Business Plans. Approved the Risk Appetite and capital adequacy targets, and overseen the Bank's adherence thereto in its activities across all business lines. Issued guidance to Board of Management. ( BoM ) for implementation of those policies, and followed up their enforcement. Ensured the establishment of functionality, appropriateness, adherence of Federal Bank Laws and Regulations, and adequacy of Internal Controls and Risk Management for the Bank. Overviewed the implementation of the Risk Management Framework and maintenance of adequate and capable organizational structure (such as human resource, skills/ experience) and architecture (such as systems, tools, methodologies, MIS, etc.) to support the framework. Reviewed the exception reports of the RMC and identified the deviations of activities and operations from established standards, and any significant risk issues to determine their impact on the Bank's Strategy and to address the existing or potential risks. Followed up the action taken up by the Management to correct the course of work if material deficiencies in the risk management processes are identified or if the results of the risk management measures are not adequately taken into consideration in the decision-making process. Analyzed the performance periodically and made comprehensive assessments of the bank's risk management implementation. Enabled the Risk Management Department to conduct periodic stress-testing to assess their impact on Bank's Financial and overall Performances. Understanding the risks posed by nontraditional threats such as cyber risk, strategic risk, operational risk, regulatory risk, and legal risk and guided the risk management department to identify and minimize the threats that would affect the Bank's business activities. Adopted Risk Mitigation techniques to lower the level of inherent risks by following the strategies of Avoidance Risk, Reduction of Risk, Transfer of Risks, and Acceptance of Risks. Ensured the organizational functioning not in "silos" but as a business entity with good collaboration and improved control function. Effective implementation through the Risk Management Department improved the overall functioning of the Bank. At present, the political and security risks are very high. Jun 2014 - Current - CONSULSYS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED (FULL TIME) EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN CONSULSYS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED ConsulSys is promoted by a group of experienced experts, knowledge partners, and technocrats with the objective of bringing leading edge technology solutions and expertise to India. ConsulSys aims to establish partnerships with selected corporations across the World to enable Indian Industry to adopt best practices in their operations. The company promotes collaborative efforts with other countries and thereby provides 'best of breed' solutions in the areas of Security, Finance, Construction and Manufacturing segments. The company is in the process of establishing a network of branches spread across US, UK, Middle East and India. ConsulSys has its Registered Office in Chennai and fully fledged offices at Bangalore, Vizag, Coimbatore and US. ConsulSys has over 200 years of combined experience in consultancy related to Security/ social development/ Financial and Compliance Audit, Various Facets of Modern Auditing including Performance Audit, Procurement Audit, Information System Audit, High Value Contract Audit, Public Private Partnership Audit, Social Audit, Forensic Audit and Evaluation of Projects executed by World Bank, ADB, EU and other International Organizations, Governments and Corporate. To carry on the business, as consultants and Advisors and provide consultancy services and assistance in various fields namely promotion of knowledge, dissemination of information, risk assurance, performance audit, information system audit, internal audit, high value contracts audit ,public private partnership contracts audit ,social audit, evaluation process of complex projects and programs, automating various accounting modules and different accounting systems. Partnered with Cinturion Group and assisted in their activities for putting up the advanced fiber optic cable system to India. To carry on business, as consultants and advisors to promote and share knowledge, education through On line systems and web based education in specialized disciplines like alternative dispute resolutions, cyber law, information security and e-governance and engage specialists and experts national and international repute on our board or on contract to cater to the needs of stakeholders and clients and also maintain database of such talent pool and utilize their services for knowledge sharing activities, product development and business promotion opportunities. Functioned as International Arbitrator through International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ICADR), New Delhi and Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA), New Delhi. APRIL 1ST 2017 TO APRIL 8TH 2018. ADVISOR- LIAISON OFFICE- INDIA AT CHENNAI AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS, DUBAI, APRIL (PART TIME) Azizi Developments is a leading developer based in Dubai with an extensive portfolio of modern luxury residential and commercial properties across the emirate’s most sought-after locations. Our properties, through which we aim to enrich the lives of our residents and investors, cater to all lifestyles. Initiated the process to establish the Liaison in India on 1st April, 2017. Looked after the day to day activities of AZIZI Development Liaison Office India functioned from New No 75 Old No 39 Century Centre, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600018. Functioned as a representative office set up primarily to explore and understand the business and investment climate. The Liaison Office acted as a communication channel between the Head Office and Parties in India. The Liaison Office explored the possibilities of market opportunities, source of supply, providing information about the parent company and its products to the prospective Indian customers or vice versa to its vendor. All expenses were incurred from inward remittances from the Head Office outside India. Completed the Liaison Office Work on 8th April. JUNE 2013 TO PRESENT - ADVISOR- KNOWLEDGE PARTNER AND STRATEGIC PLANNER IN GOVERNMENTS AND CORPORATE (SELF EMPLOYED) The entity aims for the promotion of knowledge, dissemination of information; facilitate the different stakeholders to obtain better services of Risk Assurance. Enables and equips professionals to conduct Special Audits like Performance Audit, Information System Audit, Internal Audit, High Value Contracts Audit and Public Private Partnership Contracts Audit. Provides the opportunity to engage in Risk Assessment and Evaluation Process of Complex Projects and Programs. Prepares qualified members to focus more on Advanced Audits including Social Audits. Ensures with appropriate acumen to take up Consultancy works in Automating Various Accounting Modules and Different Accounting Systems. The initiatives also attempt to engage in facilitating the Societies to acquire knowledge in different disciplines, to enhance member's skills and competencies through Knowledge HUBS and Portals. Also prepares the ground for promoting and sharing knowledge, education through ONLINE Systems and desirably later through web-based Education in Specialized Disciplines like Alternative Dispute Resolutions, Cyber Law, Information Security and e-Governance. Planning to form Research-Academia-Industry Forums and Councils to promote cutting edge technology research, improve quality of learning and enhance employ-ability opportunities for Professionals and Graduates. Also intend to collaborate with corporate sector and higher level of educational institutions. 09/10/2015 – 03/31/2019 – Kabul, Afghanistan CHAIRMAN - AUDIT COMMITTEE, AZIZI BANK (PART TIME) Established the Internal Audit Department as an independent activity, contributing to enhance the functioning of the existing system of working. Overseen internal audit functions of the bank by developing the Audit Charter, a risk-based audit plan addressing key business practices, financial processes and controls, operational areas, information technology, and related security activities. Reviewed the audit plan with the senior management as well as the organization’s Internal Audit Department. Executed the annual audit plan and identified factors causing deficient internal control conditions and recommended, implemented and monitored a course of action to improve controls, as well as prepare an internal audit report. Communicated the results of various internal audit engagements about the significant risk exposures, control issues, fraud risks, governance issues and other matters of importance to the Senior Management and the Board of Supervisors. Collaborated and managed external audit teams and engagements as required by Statue. Overseen the Completion of Internal Audits on time by developing comprehensive Audit Plan and utilizing the Human Resources optimally. Strengthened the internal controls, governance process and risk management in bank’s day to day activities. Audit Charter updated and Audit Planning modified based on risks. Strengthened the Supervisory Review at appropriate levels. It really paid rich dividends in bank’s functioning. The twin stamps of incontrovertibility of facts and credibility of findings enabled IAD to analyze or expose irregularities of all dimensions. Understood and implemented the internal control concepts and frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ITGC, SOX business processes) and has got adequate experience in creating and managing the end-to-end audit program process. Reviewed the annual financial statements and other reports of the bank before they are approved by the Board of Supervisors. Analyzed and evaluated the bank’s policies on internal controls prior to approval. Periodically scrutinized the effectiveness of the bank’s internal controls in coordination with the bank’s internal audit and Management Board. Interacted with the bank’s external auditors on the annual audit of the bank’s financial statements. Overseen the implementation of automation of internal audit functions to enhance the efficacy and effectiveness of Governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls in the Bank's business activities. Guided and supervised the Audit Committee evaluated the processes and the end results, streamlined the functioning of the Bank to its best level paving the way for improved CAMEL rating of the bank. As per requirement of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)-USA and following Best Global Practices a Full Scope External Assessment of the Internal Audit Department of the Bank by a qualified Professional Assessor, on the approved Panel of the Da Afghanistan Bank, was conducted in the first quarter of 2019 and awarded the best rating “Generally Conforms” for the working of the department which is a great milestone for the Bank especially in Afghanistan. 09/14/2015 – 01/31/2017 – Kabul, Afghanistan INTERNATIONAL AUDIT ADVISOR & EXPERT TRAINER – AUDITOR GENERAL, (GOIRA), SUPREME AUDIT OFFICE, (COWATER INC, CANADA). FULL TIME. International Professional Advisor cum International Trainer and Team Leader of the Public Financial Management Reforms (PFMR II), Projects Evaluation through Supreme Audit Office funded by World Bank during the period February, 2015 to January, 2017 in three core areas of Public Financial Management System: Treasury, Procurement and Audit. Participated in the evaluation and monitoring key areas of PFMR including Institutional Capacity Development, Professional Staff Capacity Development and Organizational System Capacity Development. Conducted Risk Based Audit in various Ministries of Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GoIRA). Recommended improvements in developing models on economic and governance reform programs of developing and transitional economies, using principles of fiscal discipline, legitimacy, predictability, transparency and public accountability to reform and strengthen public finances. Conducted training in how to conduct Performance Audit, Procurement Audit, Information System Audit, Public and Private Partnership Audit, Construction Audit, Governance and Risk Management and Assurance Activities. Reviewed all the processes of public financial management system and proposed our recommendations to World Bank through SAO. Conducted audit in accordance with the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) Standards. The standards require compliance with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance on the financial statements being free of material misstatement. Performed audit evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by various line Ministries, as well as evaluating the presentation of the financial statements. 02/10/2015 – 08/15/2015 – Kabul, Afghanistan INTERNATIONAL AUDIT ADVISOR AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIT TRAINER. (NANDA AND CO), AUDITOR GENERAL, (GOIRA), SUPREME AUDIT OFFICE, (FULL TIME) Strengthened the Grant audits with more focus on World Bank and Externally Aided Donor Projects. INTERNAL AUDIT ‐ Encouraged the establishment of Internal Audit Committee in all Ministries of Government of Afghanistan commencing from Ministry of Finance and other functional and line Ministries. Guided them to revise their technical audit manuals, audit tool kits, step‐by‐step guidelines on performing audits, including audit planning, programming, risk assessment, and preparing reports based on 5‐Cs (criteria, conditions, cause, consequence, and corrective actions). Digitized and online audit reports were also introduced. Computer Assisted Audit Techniques and Tools were introduced to harness the power of technology enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of auditing. EXTERNAL AUDIT ‐ Institutional Development for Supreme Audit Office (SAO): Auditing standards with baseline for all audits were provided; professionalized audit units were set‐up in each department; grant audit, specific audit, local budget audit, municipal audit. All Ministries set up their own audit units; Audit follow‐up units were established to follow up on compliances issues; Citizen Engagement in audit was encouraged; Information dissemination, citizen consultation, reporting fraud and investigation units have been established. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE (PAC): The project supported establishment of PAC, which meets daily. Once SAO submits report, PAC must approve it before the next budget. The SAO has completed the entire audit of World Bank projects for the fiscal year 2015, and submitted the report to World Bank and MOF. The SAO has completed the audit of Grants project and issued nine audit reports for various line ministries. The key deficiencies noted during the Audits were placed before Government of Afghanistan. 10/10/2010 – 05/31/2013 – Bangalore, India PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT GEN. (ACCOUNTS & ENTITLEMENT) – COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL OF INDIA. (FULL TIME) Compilation of the complete Accounts of Government of Karnataka, analyzing it and reporting with financial with financial management inputs to Government of Karnataka and overseen the functioning of the Treasuries in the State of Karnataka through Audit of Treasuries. Maintenance of 0.436 million Provident Fund Accounts of the Karnataka State Government Employees authorization of pay and allowances and other compensations cases for 28,000 Gazetted officers in Karnataka. Participated with Government of Karnataka in formulating the ambitious e-governance initiative “e-khajane II”. Taken new initiatives to computerize the Accounts and Entitlement areas, Provident Fund Accounts from FoxPro and Oracle 8i to Oracle 10g and later 11g environment. Functioned as Member of Finance Committee, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka. 08/01/2009 – 10/09/2010 – Chennai, India PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR OF AUDIT, REGIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE, TAMIL NADU, “CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE”, UNDER IAAD – COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL OF INDIA. (FULL TIME) Capacity building exercises were taken based on the training needs of Indian Audit and Accounts Department Officers, State and Central Government officials. Conducted refresher courses, Knowledge Enhancement Programs and Continuing Professional Education Programs. Specialized courses on Finance and Accounts, Civil and Commercial Audit for senior level administrators and managers were conducted to make them as a self auditor in their functioning. Courses for IAAS Officers to undertake United Nations and other International Audits assigned by Comptroller & Auditor General of India were conducted as a nodal institute and centre for excellence. Training in Human Resources Development (HRD) and Information Technology (IT) through various Advanced Training courses. IS Security, IS Audit, Oracle and D2K, IDEA. Admin Wizard. Organizing National level Seminars/ Workshops on Financial Management, HRD, Accounting and Auditing, e-Governance, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems, Network security, Business Models. 05/22/2009 – 08/31/2009 – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ACCOUNTANT GENERAL, AUDIT(C&RA), TAMIL NADU – COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL OF INDIA. (FULL TIME) In charge of Statutory, Compliance, Regularity, Financial and Performance Audit in respect of State Receipts of Government of Tamil Nadu & Union Territory of Pondicherry and Central Receipts from Central Excise, Customs Department and Income Tax Departments besides conducting audit of Companies, Certification of companies owned by the Government of Tamil Nadu including Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation and Tamil Nadu Electricity Board. 05/01/2006 – 05/21/2009 – New Delhi, India CHIEF/CONTROLLER OF ADMINISTRATION, CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL TECHNICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION (NTRO), NEW DELHI, O/O NSA IN PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE. (FULL TIME) In the National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) which is under the direct charge of National Security Advisor, in the Prime Minister's Office, in the capacity of Chief/Controller of Administration, was entrusted to administer, coordinate, facilitate activities of various centers of research and development, field units enhancing the apex body of national security apparatus. Being the newly formed organization, created assets and established multiple centers that fostered Research, Academia and Industry relationship to activate the process of technical research. Provided, adequate support to the development and operational activities of the organization over the length and breadth of the country. Promoted, synergy amongst the different cadres and the various Centers and Units of the Organization. Functioned as the Member Secretary of the Management Council for NTRO. Conducted Information System and Security Audits. Represented NTRO in a number of meetings conducted in Ministries/Departments of various States and Govt. of India and other Organizations of National /International Importance. 04/10/2002 – 05/31/2006 – Kolkata, India PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR OF AUDIT (ORDNANCE FACTORIES) – COMPTROLLER & AUDITOR GENERAL, INDIA. (FULL TIME) Overseen the Financial Management of the Board and conducted Audit of Ordnance Factories and other Allied Units in India as Chief Audit Executive. Effectively and efficiently monitored and evaluated diverse issues and tasks invested with Ordnance Factories. The first ever effort in conducting Performance Audit of Manufacturing of High Caliber Ammunition based on Revised-New Guidelines of INTOSAI under the CAG of India had been performed and fortified into an Audit Report and placed in Parliament. Fostered the conduct of Internal Audit within factories. Prepared the Performance Audit Criteria Matrix, Focal Point Diagrams and appreciating the technicalities involved and come out with the fruitful recommendations to the Auditee Organization for their value addition enhancing manufacturing and production facilities. Identified the thrust areas, formulated Audit opinions and provided recommendations to the Ordnance Factory Board and Public Accounts Committee as a facilitator to take appropriate remedial measures. Recommended Corporatization of Ordinance Factories into five functional groups to infuse competitiveness and maintain high quality standards. Coordinated the activity with the parties deployed all over India and with the Chairman, and Members of Ordnance Factory Board, Ministry of Defense, Comptroller and Auditor General of India and Public Accounts Committee. 10/18/2000 – 04/10/2002 – Chennai, Tamil Nadu FINANCE DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER, CHENNAI METROPOLITAN WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARD (CMWSSB). (FULL TIME) Interacted with Environmentalists, Biochemists, Voluntary Organizations, Citizens Forum, and Members from World Bank, JBIC and DFID. Overseen, the Financial Management of the Board, in conducting various activities of the Board as a better Utility Service Provider with enhanced participation of Public Private Partnership. Introduced Activity Based Accounting and Management Auditing. Strengthened the Internal Audit for effective functioning. Formulated short-term, long-term budgetary plans to cater to the needs of Drought Management Programs. Executed programs to provide the most effective profit-volume-cost relationship. For the first time introduced service charges for Water Supply and Drainage separately to enhance the income mobilized internally by Chennai Metro Water. Separate enhanced tariff was levied for usage of water in industries. The income thus mobilized was made useful to supply free water to the lower strata of society through public fountains. Chennai City River Conservation Project under the National River Conservation Directorate was implemented during this period. Chennai City never had a perennial river or water source and had to manage with the optimum utilization of available water supply in an efficient way. Adopted leak detection programs to avoid leakage of water and adopted best methods of water supply and sewerage systems. I was part of the Drought Management Team. Mobilized around INR 9000 million from the financial institutions for implementation of the Chennai City Water Augmentation Projects and handled the finances of the Board. Stabilized the Financial Management System, improved the internal controls and checks and balances by establishing pre audit, concurrent audit for constructions and post audit units for the entire board. Established Management Audit and Special Audits for continuous monitoring and evaluation. Mobilized resources within the organization and made the Board as a Self Sustained entity by adopting differential tariffs for different users. In some cases water was used as social good, some other cases economic good and for industries as a commercial good. Twinned with a well run utility Vivendi Waters reengineered the processes and integrated the systems with the implementation of Information System and Technology Planning (ISTP) in CMWSSB. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS (FULL TIME) 03/10/1996 – 10/09/1996 – Chennai, India SENIOR DEPUTY ACCOUNTANT GENERAL, TAMIL NADU CENTRAL AUDIT INCLUDING PAY & ACCOUNTS OFFICES – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (AUDIT)-I, TAMIL NADU & PONDICHERRY, CHENNAI Supervise Officers executing the External Aided - World Bank Projects, DANIDA. Conducted IT Audit on Pay and Accounts. Stabilized the functioning of the newly opened Madurai office. Conducted Externally Aided Projects Audit, Bank Audit with respect to the pension and retirements benefits of Tamil Nadu Government Employees. Improved the Internal Audit functioning in the Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu Government. 02/05/1995 – 03/15/1997 – Chennai, India SENIOR DEPUTY ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (FUNDS & GAD), TAMIL NADU – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT GENERAL, A&E, TAMIL NADU. (FULL TIME) Oversight of the General Provident fund 6.2 lakh Govt. employees in the computerized environment (unique of its kind in India). The Pay and other entitlement functions of All India Services (AIS) Officers and self -drawing Officers. 04/01/1993-01/31/1995-Kolkata, West Bengal, India SENIOR DEPUTY ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (ACCOUNTS), WEST BENGAL – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (FULL TIME) In-Charge of preparation of Annual Accounts of the Government of West Bengal. Treasuries were inspected to keep lesser Reserve Bank Deposit balance. The Finances of the State was pruned based on the analysis given in the Annual Accounts. Better control exercised on mobilization of the resources as well as expenses against their Budgetary Sanctions. Treasury Rules were amended to keep at pace with the change of time. Managed the Accounts and the Internal Audit functions of Public Works Department and Forest Departments and their suspense accounts and remittances. 04/10/1992 – 03/31/1993 – Imphal, Manipur State, India SENIOR DEPUTY ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (A&E), MANIPUR STATE (FULL TIME) Prepared the Annual Accounts of the Manipur State in the computerized environment for the first time in India under CAG of India. Maintained the entitlement functions like General Provident Fund and Pension, Issue of Authorization to Gazetted Officers and looked after the administration of Accounts and Entitlement Office of Manipur State. 06/01/1991 – 05/30/1992 – Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India CIVILIAN STAFF OFFICER, DSSC, WELLINGTON, COONOOR. (FULL TIME) Undergone training with Air Force, Navy and Army Officers at the Rank of Major and above from India as well as from Developed countries like US, UK, West Germany, Russia, Gulf Countries and South East Asian Countries. Passed with First Class Grade and got the appreciation of the Commandant. Presented a Paper on "Threat perception of India in 2020 AD" got the appreciation of the Commandant. Awarded Degree -Master of Science (MSc) Defense and Strategic Studies by the University of Madras with the College Affiliation. 07/15/1990 – 06/30/1991 – Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala, India DEPUTY ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (ADMN), KERALA – ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (A&E), KERALA. (FULL TIME) Looked after the Administration, governance of the office and the entire Estate of Accountant General (A&E) Kerala. Maintained an excellent and cordial relationship between Accountant General, Trade Unions and the State Government. Functioned as Chairman of the Interview Panel of the Banking Recruitment Board during the period 1988 to 1998. 08/14/1988 – 06/01/1989 – Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India DEPUTY ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (COMMERCIAL), KERALA – ACCOUNTANT GENERAL. (FULL TIME) Overseen the Statutory Audit of 101 Government companies and Boards with wide range of manufacturing activities and multifarious product lines. Performance Reviews of Companies/Corporations reviewed and helped the Government to re-structure 25 companies to make them more profitable. Functioned as a Member Secretary in the Committee on Public Undertakings in the Kerala Assembly. As an Advisor and Member I have suggested various methods for improving the functioning of the companies. Audit was used as a Management Initiative to aid the Corporation Heads to recast their strategies for better functioning. ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (A&E), TAMIL NADU – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (A&E). (FULL TIME) ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (A&E), TAMIL NADU – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT GENERAL (A&E). (FULL TIME) 09/01/1983 – 12/18/1984 – New Delhi, India. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, ESTABLISHMENT & PLANNING –ARMED FORCE HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (FULL TIME) Functioned as an Assistant Civilian Officer as part of Indian Civil Service. As an Administrative Officer I was looking after the Planning and Establishment Wing in the Air Headquarters. Analyzed the various proposals submitted by other departments and provide a review by the Senior Management 06/01/1978 – 08/27/1978 – Mumbai, India. CLASS-I OFFICER ASSISTANT DIVISIONAL MANAGER OF GENERAL INS. CORPORATION OF INDIA. (FULL TIME) Risk Assessment and Underwriting Fire, Marine, Engineering and Miscellaneous Insurance Policies and Settlement of Claims and Reinsurance. Doubled the premium income and also improved the balance sheet profit of the division. 04/01/1974 – 08/26/1978 –Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR/JUNIOR ENGINEER, TRUNK AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE, COIMBATORE, INSTALLATION OF TRUNK AUTOMATIC EXCHAGE. (FULL TIME) Functioned as Junior Engineer and was part of Project Team that carried out the Installation of Trunk Automatic Exchange and Maintenance of the same. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS 1. PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE ROLE OF MANDATED ACCOUNTING AUTHORITIES. AT BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE-12/10/2012 - PPT PRESENTATION. 2. ELECTRONIC CONTRACTS AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHODS. SOVENEOR, 2013, INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION -DEC 7th, 2013. 3. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BANKS INSTITUTE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INDIA AT CHENNAI, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SUMMIT-2019- 01/10/2019. 4. ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT AND BOARD’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN CORPORATE BOARDS – BANKS.
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