Somnath Chatterjee

About Somnath Chatterjee

Chartered Accountant and proud alumni of IIM Ahmedabad and ISB Hyderabad, with over 26 years of senior leadership experience across Internal Audit, Ethics & Fraud Investigations, Data Analytics, Corporate Governance, and Operational Excellence. Proven expertise in leading enterprise-wide and cross-border engagements across the APAC region, partnering closely with Boards, Audit Committees, and senior leadership teams.Recognized for delivering high-impact cost optimization initiatives, implementing global best practices, and driving strategic process re-engineering programs that strengthen governance, enhance control environments, and deliver measurable business value within complex, matrixed organizations. Strong ability to influence stakeholders and translate risk insights into actionable outcomes.Brings deep hands-on industry experience with comprehensive understanding of end-to-end business processes across multiple sectors. Successfully led numerous operational excellence, process improvement, and cost-saving initiatives, resulting in sustainable efficiency gains, improved controls, and profitability. Trusted with multiple international on-site assignments, demonstrating cultural agility and execution excellence.Core Expertise Includes- Internal Audit leadership, Ethics & Investigations, and Board-level assurance- Vigil Mechanism (Whistleblower) governance and enterprise risk management- Data-driven insights, audit automation, and building in-house analytics capabilities- SAP / ERP environments, ITGC reviews, and IT audit assurance- IA Process Re-engineering and Global Best Practice implementation across organization / location- Cross-border / International (on-site) exposure across APAC regionA forward-thinking leader with strong communication, analytical, and organizational capabilities, known for building high-performing teams and acting as a catalyst for governance, risk, and performance transformation.

Experience

1. Head of Internal Audit

   Ifgl Refractories

   Jan 2025 — Present

   It’s been a rewarding experience contributing to a fast-growing global organization that offers specialized refractory products and solutions, with manufacturing footprints across Asia, Europe, and North America, serving customers in 50+ countries.The role includes, lead the Internal Audit function across multi-operations, driving risk-based audits and investigations from planning through execution. Responsibilities include integrating audit data analytics & continuous assurance, supporting the Vigil Mechanism, strengthening internal control frameworks, and delivering management audits / cost optimization initiatives. Collaborate closely with the Audit Committee, Board, external auditors, and senior leadership while building a high-performing team to enhance governance, risk management, and sustainable value creation.

Education

• Duple College (Chandernagore Gov College)

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance

  1993 — 1995

• Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA, Florida)

  Certified Internal Auditor, Internal Audit

• Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

  Leadership Development Programme

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Chartered Accountants

• Kanailal Vidyamandir, Chandernagore

  Commerce

Skills

• Internal Controls
• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Sap R/3, Caat Tools (Acl 9)
• Certified Internal Auditor- Iia, Florida
• Risk Assessment
• Operational Risk Management
• Internal Audit