Nipun Malhotra

About Nipun Malhotra

A seasoned and strategic Head of Internal Audit with over two decades of progressive experience in risk management, internal audit, and digital transformation. My career has focused on building, leading, and scaling the Internal Audit department for both pre-IPO and public companies within the Technology, SaaS, manufacturing, consumer electronics, REIT, photonics DoD contracting and cloud product sectors.I am an expert in enterprise risk management (ERM) and SOX compliance, with deep experience in IPO readiness based on the COSO Framework. I have a proven track record of establishing and leading global audit teams across AMR, EMEA, and APAC, reporting directly to the CFO and Audit Committee.My core competencies include the strategic oversight of operational audits, cybersecurity audits, data analytics. I am a hands-on leader who drives efficiency through process simplification, standardization, and automation. I have successfully led multiple ERP and business process transformation projects. I advise executive leadership on cybersecurity, privacy, and risk mitigation plans, and have established robust programs for Sales certification, Internal Representation, and 302 self-assessment.I have defined key performance indicators (KPIs) and implemented a data analytics framework for data-driven risk assessment and operational audits. I am an expert in developing and maintaining a common control framework to optimize testing across multiple attestations, including SOX, SOC I & II. My goal is to consistently deliver strategic, forward-looking insights that enhance corporate governance and drive tangible business value.Directed the Internal Audit department, providing strategic guidance and oversight to enterprise risk management (ERM) and SOX compliance initiatives.Established a SOX framework for IPO readiness, ensuring compliance with the COSO Framework.Successfully lead efforts for remediation of multiple Material Weakness Led multiple digital transformation projects, including ERP implementations and process automation, to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.Developed and maintained the Internal Audit Charter, defining the scope for operational audits, cybersecurity, data analytics.Performed operational audits for Country, Channel Partners, Treasury, MDF, Manufacturing units, vendors, Commission, and Contractors.Partnered with GC, CLO, HR, and Chief Compliance Officer on legal & ethics investigations and regulatory compliance.Advised on process enhancements, automation, cybersecurity, privacy, and risk mitigation plans.

Experience

1. VP of Internal Audit (Head of Internal Audit) & Transformation

   Luminar Technologies

   Mar 2022 — Present