1. RESUME OF VENKATESH IYER
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# 1607 – 3 Michael Power Place, Toronto, Ontario M9A 0A2, CANADA
Phone: 716-650-4177 (H) 647-760-2000 (C) Email: ‘venki55i@yahoo.ca’
OBJECTIVE
PROFILE
EDUCATION
RELEVANT
SKILLS &
STRENGTHS
WORK
HISTORY
Secure an interesting and rewarding position in risk management / audit.
Multi-faceted risk management / audit professional with expert knowledge and
extensive experience, who welcomes challenges and delivers quality results.
 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – USA – Washington license
 Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - USA
 Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - USA
 Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – USA
 Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) – USA
 Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – USA
 Certified General Accountant (CGA) – Canada
 B.Com., LL.B.(Gen.), and CA – India
 Excellent risk management and risk-based auditing experience.
 Hands-on SOX-testing experience acquired at Intel Corp., USA, as an
integrated auditor (financial, operational and compliance auditing).
 Formidable analytical, root-causing and problem-solving skills.
 Impressive interpersonal, consulting and facilitation skills.
 Strong planning, organizational and project management abilities.
 Self-motivated multi-tasking quick learner with great can-do attitude.
 Team player who can coach, lead and bring out the best in colleagues.
 Internal Audit Division, Government of Ontario, Canada
Risk & Assurance Consultant serving several ministries 2000 to present
Perform operational, program and investigative audits at clients.
Assist clients better achieve objectives by facilitating risk assessments,
enabling timely identification, assessment and remediation of key risks.
Successfully led risk assessments at Ministry of Transportation in 2008.
Deliver risk management consultation and training to clients.
Results: Assist clients manage risks, effectively thereby achieving their
objectives more efficiently, effectively and economically.
 INTEL Corporation, Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
Integrated Auditor/Tech. Acctg. Specialist – June 2005 to July 2007
Led/performed SOX and integrated (operational) audits and proactive
assurance engagements, not only across the US, but also in India, China
and the UK. Designed and led audit testing in non-traditional and
technically challenging areas. Researched and delivered training on
new accounting pronouncements e.g. FAS 123R. Refreshed the
technical accounting function portal within Internal Audit.
Results: Provided timely assurance over operations, compliance and
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2. WORK
HISTORY
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OTHER
INTERESTS
financial reporting. Added value to clients’ operations through audit
recommendations. Enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of audit staff.
 Profit Recovery Group (PRG) Canada Inc., Canada
Contingency Auditor – March 2000 to June 2000
Results: Secured significant $ savings for clients.
 George S. May International Company, Illinois, USA
Management Consultant – June 1999 to March 2000
Provided consulting advice to small businesses, mainly across Canada
but also in USA, on how to operate efficiently and profitably and how
to structure their organizations effectively. My job was to identify
organizational, operational and financial inefficiencies, develop
practical solutions to fix them, and assist with implementation, training
clients’ staff in the process. This involved measuring productivity and
performance, conducting efficiency/wastage reviews, establishing
budgeting, costing, inventory and receivables systems and developing
policies, procedures and organization manuals. Managing client
expectations was challenging and I learned to ‘hold my feet to the fire’.
Results: Designed solutions to enable unprofitable companies to make
money and dysfunctional companies to operate smoothly/successfully.
 The Bahrain National Oil Company, Bahrain (turnover exceeding US $
One billion and employing over 900 people)
Assistant Controller (equivalent), Gen. Acctg. – 1989 to 1998
Managed the Payroll, Benefits and Accounts Receivable functions of
this integrated Oil and Gas company, supervising 10 - 15 staff.
Assistant Controller (equivalent), Treasury – 1998 to 1999
Managed the Treasury and Accounts Payable functions of this
integrated Oil and Gas company, supervising 10 staff.
Finalized financial statements and liaised with auditors for five years.
Results: Ensured smooth financial operations; safeguarded assets and
interests; organized efficient utilization of resources; ensured accurate
and timely accounting and reporting; led and motivated staff; improved
business policies and processes and introduced best practices.
 S.K. Alawi & Sons and Gulf Markets International, Bahrain
Group Accountant & Fin. Controller, respectively – 1986 to 1988
 Jawad Habib & Co. (PriceWaterhouseCoopers), Bahrain
Senior Auditor & Mgt. Consultant – June 1981 to May 1986
A number of my consulting projects involved market research and
business intelligence, and developing business cases for entrepreneurs
and international investors who wished to set up businesses in Bahrain.
 Addressed the Financial Mgt. Institute of Ontario on Risk Mgt., in 2014
 Managing Editor of the Internal Audit newsletter – Govt. of Ontario.
 Part-time instructor for Becker CPA program in Buffalo and Toronto.
 Ranked 4th
in the NY Civil Service ‘Sr. Internal Auditor’ exam in 2008.
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3.  Reputed international free-lance travel journalist.
References - available upon request.
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