Likhith Kumar

About Likhith Kumar

I’m an Internal audit professional with more than 7 years of experience with a strong background in conducting risk-based Internal audits, SOX, process and management reviews, and control testing across 10+ countries in APAC and Africa.Currently at ETG, I lead audits across diverse geographies, identifying control gaps, recommending process improvements, and collaborating with local and offshore teams.At Grant Thornton, I was part of the Risk Advisory team, where I contributed to internal audits as well as specialized reviews in SOX compliance, RPA control testing, and quality audits under a secondment model for a leading global tech client.I bring a data-driven approach to audits, with experience in data analytics and automation to derive actionable insights. My earlier stint at Wipro’s business finance team sharpened my skills in operational finance, working closely with stakeholders.I thrive in multicultural environments, and I’m always keen to learn, challenge assumptions, and drive value. Feel free to connect!

Experience

1. Assistant Manager - Internal Audit

   ETG

   Jul 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Led internal audits across 10+ countries, covering procurement, inventory, sales, finance, and compliance functions• Identify control gaps and process inefficiencies, recommending practical, risk-mitigating solutions adopted by local teams• Perform data analytics on operational datasets to uncover irregularities, trend deviations, and process gaps.• Built Power BI dashboards to visualize internal audit findings and present insights to management• Designed a custom dashboard for the Audit Committee, enabling real-time tracking of audit status and open issues.• Track and monitor the implementation of agreed management action plans post-audit.

Education

• Sri Venkateswara University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Taxation

• Emeralds Junior College

  Intermediate

  2013 — 2015

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA, Accounting and Finance

  2015

• Gautam Talent School

  Primary and Secondary Education

  2001 — 2013