Akshat Parag

About Akshat Parag

As a part of my current role, I oversee and perform regular business process reviews, internal controls, internal audit, investigations, governance, risk and compliance functions for Hindustan Zinc Limited ( HZL), subsidiary of Vedanta limited, a global leader in Metal and Mining industry. I have a strong technical, analytical, and managerial background, with a bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science & Engineering and a master\'s degree in business analytics and Finance. I am proficient in analytical skills, internal audits, presentation skills, and various tools and software related to risk management and data analysis.I have extensive expertise in areas such as Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Review of Policies and Procedures, HR and Payroll control testing, Financial Due Diligence, Inventory Management, Business Consulting, Review of Financial Statements, invoice verification, and Compliance Reviews in industry of varying scales and complexities etc.I am a self-driven, goal-oriented, and competent professional, who strives to achieve proficiency and growth in different industrial sectors. I am motivated by the opportunity to learn new skills, apply my knowledge, and contribute to the success and sustainability of the organization. I am also passionate about ethical values and integrity, and I adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and conduct in my work.

Experience

1. Associate Manager

   Hindustan Zinc

   Jul 2022 — Present · Udaipur, IN

   Successful reviews of business processes (Procure to Payment, Account Payable Audit, Order to Collection, CapexAudit, Treasury Audit, GST compliance review) for HZL and presented to senior management that results in systemimprovement, generated financial benefits exceeding 4 Crores & process automations.– Monitoring & reporting financial risks involved in organization against operations, violations of service orders /regulatory norms, along with exposure to the Mine Bill Certification Process.– Optimized and sustained monthly Physical Verification Score by 9. 3%(86 to 94) in RDC mining (2 underground mines,4 mills) and by 10%(86 to 95) in the Dariba smelter complex (2 smelters & 3 CPP units) by eliminating risks & non -compliances related to processes, while working closely with senior management.– Reviewed various business areas such as revenue from operations, Rental workings, bank reconciliation, Trade payablesand receivables, prepaid insurance, GST & TDS/TCS compliances, Capitalization workings.– Streamlined standard documents of processes (Smelter and Mines - SOP for Production & Consumption) based onend-to-end technical analysis, historical trends, and management suggestions.– Enhancement in system by automatic booking of diesel consumption with mapping of accurate equipment details andstandardizing practices across locations.

Education

• Great Lakes Institute of Management

  Post graduate program in Management

  2021 — 2022

• Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur

  B. tech

  2014 — 2018