Jessica Devjani

Internal Controller @Schneider Electric

CA

Leading the internal control function for the Canadian operations. Reporting to the CFO, responsible for ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the financial and operational control environment, safeguarding company assets, and mitigating key business risks across the territory.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of a robust internal control framework tailored to the specific risks and operational landscape of the Canadian business.Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive enterprise risk assessments exercise yearly to identify control deficiencies and emerging risks, developing and executing remediation plans in collaboration with senior leadership.Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict adherence to corporate policies, local regulations, and international financial reporting standards (IFRS), including the company\'s internal control over financial reporting (ICoFR) requirements.Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement of business processes and controls, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, managing audit cycles, coordinating responses, and monitoring the timely closure of audit findings.Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with finance, operations, sales, and other key departments to embed a strong control culture and provide expert guidance on internal control matters.Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on the control environment, risk posture, and remediation progress to senior management and the global internal control team.

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)

Chartered Professional Accountant

Association of Certified fraud Examiners

Certified fraud Examiner

Prakash Higher Secondary School

Senior Secondary education

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Chartered Accountant

H.L college of commerce

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)