Shweta Gulati
Senior Associate
Pune
Summary
Experienced with assessing and managing risks across diverse sectors. Utilizes strategic planning and compliance monitoring to ensure robust risk management. Track record of developing effective risk mitigation strategies and enhancing stakeholder communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2033
2033
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Associate
Ernst & Young
02.2022 - Current
- Lead the Assurance team under CCaSS (Core Compliance and Sustainability Services) and FAAS (Financial Accounting Advisory Services)
- Ensure QRM (Quality Risk Management) compliance for all engagements and prepare supporting documentations.
- Lead process improvement initiatives and conduct training sessions to enhance team efficiency
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
- Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
- Implemented process improvements that led to significant time savings and increased accuracy in deliverables.
- Increased client satisfaction through thorough analysis of project requirements and delivering high-quality results.
- Streamlined operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
- Identified potential risks to develop mitigation plans and minimize impact on project timelines.
Senior Compliance Associate
Amazon
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Part of Compliance team ensuring that Amazon transactions satisfy legal and safety requirements in accordance to the guidelines across global marketplaces
- Working in a constantly changing high pressure environment where rules change continuously, and our deliverables need to be 100% accurate
- Managing the entire life cycle of the product from the time Amazon is approached by the Vendor till the product goes live
- Proactively identifying risks involved for Amazon while engaging in business activities in various countries to enable smooth flow of services across international borders
- Responsible to protect customers from products that are illegal, hazardous, unsafe, or otherwise prohibited/regulated by Law and Amazon policies
- Vendor background verification and checking the goodwill of the Vendors before Amazon enters into a contract with any third party
- Review all documents, check various label, packaging, physical & chemical test reports, Importer details etc
- Every country’s verification standard differs and our responsibility was to maintain the track of it and update the same in SOP
- Coordinating with the sellers through a portal and informing them of the documents verification process and highlighting the changes required from their end
- Documenting SOPs for all the processes so that the new joiners have ready job aids for reference
- Provided expert guidance on complex regulatory matters, supporting business growth while maintaining compliance standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address potential risks proactively, mitigating future non-compliance issues.
- Strengthened internal controls by identifying areas of weakness and recommending actionable solutions for improvement.
- Fostered an organizational culture focused on ethical behavior, promoting compliance awareness and commitment across all levels .
- Monitored industry developments and changes in legislation to ensure continued alignment with current compliance requirements.
- Advised clients on compliance fraud and investigations, as well as potential remedies and required actions.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
Associate
Ernst & Young
12.2017 - 02.2020
- Been part of the bank confirmation team for United Kingdom and Ireland region
- Responsible to analyze and reconcile database of the bank and the client
- Successfully transitioned the entire process for Bank Confirmation which was previously followed by UK only
- Performed tool maintenance work wherein the channel 1 and channel 2 clients of Ernst & Young are segregated and maintained
- This helps to track opportunity creation of the same client over various regions, services rendered, budget vs actual, loss/won the client
- Prepare reports on Budget and planning resource which requires analytical skills as the firm has huge number of employees with different cost rates
- Involved in performing anti money laundering controls where we deep dive on knowing your customers by identifying blacklist companies & directors
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools.
- Played an integral role in launching successful projects by coordinating tasks among team members while adhering closely to established timelines and budgets.
Finance Associate
KS Arcis
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Tagging files under UKGAAP
- Efficiently learned accounting software’s like Tally, Sage, Quick books
- Appreciated for adaptability and responsibility during my tenure by my team members
- Created and verified invoices.
- Resolved various escalated billing charges.
Intern
Sriram Automation And Soft Solutions
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Auditing work under cyber-CA India for more than 10 clients
- Majorly worked for names like Tata motors & Sriram Finance for their external audit
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
MBA -
Symbiosis Distance learning
Bcom - undefined
Delhi University
12th - undefined
ISC
10th -
ICSE
04.2001 - 12.2009
Skills
Team leadership
Performance monitoring
Team supervision
Data analytics
Project management
MS office
Complex Problem-solving
Cross-functional teamwork
Proficient in tableau and Visio
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 42 in training Argentina colleagues about the QRM process.
- Documented and streamlined process and steps involved in Bank confirmation of 60 clients in America region.
- Head of Social community of Pune region, active member of wellness club and part of sunshine club.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/30/92
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
Writing poems and stories in Hindi
Love being on stage as a storyteller
Timeline
Senior Associate
Ernst & Young
02.2022 - Current
Senior Compliance Associate
Amazon
02.2020 - 01.2022
Associate
Ernst & Young
12.2017 - 02.2020
Finance Associate
KS Arcis
01.2015 - 03.2015
Intern
Sriram Automation And Soft Solutions
01.2014 - 12.2014
10th -
ICSE
04.2001 - 12.2009
Bcom - undefined
Delhi University
12th - undefined
ISC
MBA -
Symbiosis Distance learning
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