Dubai, UAE

Lalit Vyas

Internal Audit, GRC and Analytics leader.

CA · CIA · CFE · MIT Applied Data Science

13+ years experience across Big 4, Fortune 500s, and high-growth environments.

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Dubai, UAE

Lalit Vyas

Internal Audit, GRC and Analytics leader.

CA · CIA · CFE · MIT Applied Data Science

13+

Years Audit and Analytics Experience

25+

Members Team Led

40%

Audit Effort Saved Through Automation

$3Mn+

Value Delivered in Internal
Audit

Big 4 GCC Markets Internal Audit Data Analytics AI-Powered Assurance

About

Audit rigour.
Data intelligence.

Internal audit, GRC (Governance, Risk and Controls) and data analytics professional with 13+ years of experience across Big-4, Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startup environment.

Holding CA, CIA, and CFE qualifications, I bring a rigorous improvement mindset to the table.

What sets my work apart is the intersection of deep audit methodology (aligned with IIA Standards and COSO frameworks), data analytics capability and Knowledge of Applied-AI. I've built continuous auditing platforms, led annual audit calendars, conducted fraud investigations, and deployed AI-powered tools that transform audit functions from periodic reviews into real-time assurance engines.

Based in Dubai, UAE since 2020, I have built deep familiarity with the GCC's regulatory landscape, governance expectations, and the audit maturity challenges unique to the region. My work consistently reaches board and C-suite level, where audit findings translate into strategic decisions.

Audit Transformation

Designed and deployed continuous auditing platforms shifting organisations from sample-based to real-time assurance across P2P, O2C, HR/Payroll, and more.

Investigations

CFE-certified with hands-on experience leading investigations, forensic data analytics, and structured interviews resulting in substantiated fraud findings.

Data Analytics & AI

MIT-certified data scientist applying Python, SQL, Power BI, and generative AI to audit procedures, reducing manual effort while improving risk coverage and overall assurance.

Experience

A career built on
rigour & transformation.

Anuva Consulting FZCO March 2025 – Present

Internal Audit Transformation Head

Delivering specialist advisory across the GCC and globally on internal audit transformation, and automated controls testing.

Designed continuous auditing platforms by integrating SAP Data Tables across P2P, O2C, R2R, Production Process, Inventory Management and HR/Payroll cycles — achieving up to 40% reduction in manual audit effort.

Advised Boards and Audit Committees on defining risk appetite frameworks and modernising the Internal Audit Charter to incorporate data-driven continuous assuranc

GCC Advisory Continuous Audit SAP Data Tables AI Automation Thought Leadership Audit Committee Reporting

Enhance · Services & SaaS July 2020 – February 2025

Director — Data, Insights & Internal Controls

Built the data and insights function from scratch during Enhance's formative years.

Deployed Agentic AI automation delivering $950K in annual savings; launched a B2B analytics platform generating c.$1.2M in ARR.

Integrated Generative AI (LLM APIs) into Power BI workflows to convert dashboards into active decision-support tools.

Established governance frameworks and board reporting cadence.

Data Leadership Governance Board Reporting Power BI Generative AI SaaS Product

Deloitte July 2019 – June 2020

Deputy Manager — Internal Audit

Led a 25+ member audit team across EPC, Manufacturing, and Consumer Durables clients.

Modernised team's audit methodology by introducing data analytics and automating audits using Alteryx and PowerBI, significantly reducing manual testing hours while improving coverage and insights

Evaluated the component recovery (cannibalization) lifecycle, identifying inefficiencies that led to a Board approved process re-engineering initiative. Resulted in an annual cost saving of c. $1.1M through optimized spare part reclamation and reduced procurement of new inventory.

Delivered audit findings and strategic risk recommendations to Audit Committee.

Big 4 Team Leadership Audit Committee Reporting Alteryx

Mahajan & Aibara August 2016 – July 2019

Assistant Manager — Internal Audit

Managed multi-industry audit calendars and led multiple fraud investigations arising from whistleblower complaints.

Applied forensic data analytics across financial documents and email communications to surface vendor collusion patterns.

Covered end-to-end business processes such as Central Procurement, Projects Execution Review, Production Process and Consumption Accounting, Imports and Exports, Third Party Risk Management, Statutury Compliances and HSE.

Generated value of c. $0.9 Mn through identification of unclaimed off-invoice discounts and tax credits.

Built strong stakeholder relationships, consistently presenting difficult audit findings in ways that secured leadership buy-in and accelerated remediation timelines.

Multi-industry Exposure Value Delivery Fortune Global 500 Clients Fraud Investigations Forensic Analytics

ABNJ & Co. Chartered Accountants August 2012 – August 2016

Internal Audit Senior Consultant

Designed and deployed 150+ SAP processes and sub-processes for the world's largest telecom operator.

Conducted internal audits across diverse industries, developing expertise in ERP risk, business process controls, and financial governance.

Served as primary client SPOC with high autonomy.

SAP ERP Risk Process Controls Fortune 500 Clients

Recommendations

Trusted by those
who know the work.

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A rare quality of bringing out the right insights… present unpleasant items in such a manner that persons at the forefront will not get offended.

Ravindranath Beemanapalli

General Manager — EPC Projects, Voltas Limited

Responsible for large value projects > ₹1 Billion

Client

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Committed, persevering and knowledgeable… understood business dynamics well… high on integrity and ethics.

Jyotin Mehta

Independent Director, Coach & Mentor

Chief Internal Auditor

Client

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Dedicated, focussed, keen and detail oriented… brought a technical touch to the IA reviews — which was quite a valuable add on.

Bhagwan Somani

Partner, Mahajan & Aibara

Direct Manager

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Extremely intelligent, hardworking and data oriented… ability to harness the power of data is truly exceptional… self-driven and entrepreneurship mindset.

Monib Shaikh

CA, CIA, CISA, CFE — Strategic Audit & GRC Leader

Direct Manager

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Case Studies

Impact in
action.

Automating Procure-to-Pay Internal Audits

Multi-National Conglomerate · $1Bn+ Annual Spend

Designed and deployed a continuous auditing platform that shifted the organisation from sample-based to real-time assurance across the P2P cycle through 20+ automated controls testing. By integrating SAP data tables through Python, SQL and Power BI to monitor 100% transactions, the platform flagged duplicate payments, bypassed approval hierarchies, and vendor anomalies instantly. The outcome was a 40% reduction in manual testing effort and over $120K in duplicate payments recovered in the first year alone.

Internal Audit Management

EPC Projects · Manufacturing

Led the internal audit function for EPC BU, managing a team of 25+ auditors. Conducted risk assessments, developed annual audit calendars, audit plans, and executed audits across all project phases. Implemented data analytics to identify and mitigate risks throughout 100% transactions.

Forensic Investigation of Vendor Collusion

Multi-National Entity

Led a complex fraud investigation arising from a whistleblower complaint regarding kickbacks. Deployed forensic data analytics across email communications, master vendor files, and procurement events. By spotting subtle patterns in bid timings and irregular invoice approvals, the investigation substantiated the allegations and successfully safeguarded the company against erosion of assets.

Expense Benchmarking

Retail · India and GCC Operations

Conducted a benchmarking exercise for projects spending on new store fitouts for a retail chain operating 240+ stores in India and GCC. The exercise helped identify cost savings opportunities of 17% and improve project execution efficiency. Received special appreciation from MD.

Agentic-AI Automation

SaaS · Global Operations

Conceptualised and led the implementation of a generative AI agentic automation in 2023 to create tailored, science backed monthly workout programs using information from client profile and their health progression stats. The agent reduced manual effort required in assessing client progress and creating workout programs by 80%, resulting in tangible savings of $950K+ annually.

AI Insights in Power BI

SaaS · Global Operations

Conceptualised and developed an AI-powered insights engine to study business performance and provide action items for improved efficiency. The engine received obfuscated / anonymised inputs through SQL views, interpreted it using OpenAI APIs and returned insights within Power BI reports, merging the benefits of AI and BI into a single platform. This feature was esp. applauded by country GMs as it provided them with fresh perspective on operations.

Compensation Scheme Formulation

Services · GCC Operations

Company faced severe margin pressure due to high customers acquisition spend and commissions paid to the service delivery team. Carried out root cause analysis using operations, marketing and compensation data for 3+ years. Completely redefined the compensation scheme to reward continuous client retention and upselling. Resulted in margin gains of c. 6% through reduced spend on direct acquisition and commissions payout to under-performing team members.

Capabilities