Kuenzang Tharchen
Deputy Chief Internal Auditor
Lower Samtenling, Thimphu,Bhutan
Summary
Seasoned Project Management Auditor equipped with almost 2 years of end-to-end experience conducting comprehensive process evaluations and internal controls assessments to identify risks, enhance operational efficiency, and support key stakeholder objectives.
Over 11 years of progressive audit leadership entailing all facets of internal controls assessment, compliance enforcement, and fraud prevention for governmental entities with 1,000+ staff.
Leveraged expertise in a broad spectrum of auditing standards and methodologies to simultaneously steer multiple critical oversight initiatives, aimed at safeguarding public assets and nurturing a culture of accountability across units.
Ready to guide teams in executing process-driven audits that heighten transparency, strengthen internal checks & balances, uphold regulation adherence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Chief Internal Auditor
Gyalsung Infra, His Majesty's Secretariat
06.2022 - Current
- Managed and directed audits for $400 million infrastructure portfolio across 5 sites and 4 departments.
- Prepared risk-based annual audit plans targeting high-spend areas.
- Led billing and contract audits recovering $750K of ineligible contractor payments.
- Evaluated procurement and inventory management processes.
- Analyzed root causes for cost/time overruns against engineering estimates and project implementations.
Deputy Chief Internal Auditor
Ministry Of Labour & Human Resources
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensured audit compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
- Provided leadership and direction to senior and staff auditors.
- Defined scope, goals and objectives for specific audits.
- Reviewed collected data and documentation for completeness.
- Analyzed trends, identified root causes, and reported audit findings.
- Prepared reports detailing audit procedures, findings and corrective actions.
- Conducted follow-ups to confirm audit issue remediation.
- Promoted collaboration with external auditors.
Senior Internal Auditor
Dzongkhag Administration
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Provided ongoing support to management by offering guidance on internal control design and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
- Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
- Conducted 5 special investigations as requested by senior management maintaining confidentiality throughout process. misuse and abuse reduced by 5%.
- Strengthened financial reporting accuracy by examining accounting records, verifying transactions, and reconciling discrepancies.
- Guided departments in developing remediation plans based on audit findings and recommendations.
Assistant Commissioner (Revenue)
Regional Revenue & Customs Office, Department Of Revenue & Customs
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Conducted assessment and collection of 150 small and 200 medium business units as team leader in respective regions and increased revenue collection by 15%.
- Monitored collection and deposit of revenue of all RGR (Royal Government Revenue) account holders under its Region and indicate which RGR agencies are to be audited.
- Verified daily cash collection and deposit made by Cash counter of Regional Office.
- Compiled regional reports summarizing revenue, taxation, trade, newsletter information and to monitor national revenue.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management -
01.2007 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Commerce -
01.2003 - 12.2005
Class 12 - Commerce
01.2001 - 12.2002
Class 10 - General Studies
01.2000 - 12.2000
Skills
Self-Motivated
undefinedTimeline
Deputy Chief Internal Auditor - Gyalsung Infra, His Majesty's Secretariat
06.2022 - Current
Deputy Chief Internal Auditor - Ministry Of Labour & Human Resources
01.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Internal Auditor - Dzongkhag Administration
01.2013 - 12.2020
Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) - Regional Revenue & Customs Office, Department Of Revenue & Customs
01.2008 - 12.2012
Royal Institute of Management - Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management,
01.2007 - 12.2007
Sherubtse College - Bachelor of Commerce,
01.2003 - 12.2005
Jigme Sherubling Higher Secondary School - Class 12, Commerce
01.2001 - 12.2002
Chukha High School - Class 10, General Studies
01.2000 - 12.2000
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