P Harish Kumar
CA | Internal Audit | Data Analytics | Ex-EY | Ex-Singhi & Co.
- Role
- Senior Internal Auditor at Magna International
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About P Harish Kumar
Seasoned professional with 6+ years of diversified experience in executing and managing internal audits, data analytics, cost optimization and process improvements projects.Sectors: FMCG, Consumer Products & Retail, Automotive, Coal and Alco Beverage industries, to highlight a few among multiple industry wide exposure.Tech & Tools: Adept at Alteryx workflows and Power BI for analytics. Recognized for proposing impactful solutions, delivering savings and conducting insightful trainings. Always excited to drive innovation and efficiency in every role.On risk of sounding too cliché, the devil is in the details below!
Experience
Senior Internal Auditor
Jul 2025 — Present · Pune, IN
Audits-• Independently planned and executed as Lead Auditor for Finance Audits, SOX, & Transfer Pricing audits for Europe, India, and Thailand regions covering US GAAP requirements• Led entry, walkthrough, and exit meetings with regional finance and business leadership; delivered clear, actionable audit reports• Assessed design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including SOX, US GAAP, and Minimum Control Standards• Identified control gaps and drove practical remediation actions through structured management action plans and follow-ups• Performed quality reviews of audit workpapers & reports, promoting continuous improvements.Analytics –• Established the Data Analytics function for Global Audits, driving transition to Risk Based Auditing• Created and optimized 15+ analytics scripts for P2P, Cash & Bank, FSCP processes using Alteryx• Built and trained the India audit team, overseeing a Data Analyst and Junior Auditor• Reduced audit cycle time by 30% and expanded audit coverage to 100% of transactions, eliminating reliance on random sampling• Mentored and upskilled global audit teams to enhance capabilities in analytics-led auditing• Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders across Audit and IT teams to ensure seamless analytics delivery
Education
St Xavier's High School, Bhubaneswar
Secondary
1998 — 2011
DAV Public School ,Unit-8 ,Bhubaneswar
Higher Secondary, Business/Commerce, General
2011 — 2013
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CA
2013 — 2018
University of Calcutta
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance
2013 — 2016
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