KIRN LATIF

· Collaborated with audit teams to define audit scope and objectives.

· Assisted in risk assessments and identified areas of concern.

· Conducted audit tests according to established audit plans.

· Validated the design and operating effectiveness of controls.

· Maintained open communication with audit teams, providing progress updates and sharing observations.

· Identified and reported control issues and deficiencies during audits.

· Performed validation test procedures to ensure the resolution of identified issues.

· Prepared detailed, high-quality audit observations and findings.

· Assisted the audit lead in writing comprehensive audit reports.

• Supported the development and planning of operations strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Conducted meticulous audit reviews to verify compliance with Barclays' policies and maintained thorough documentation.
• Facilitated productive and effective meetings, presentations, and activities, fostering better team collaboration and communication.
• Participated in and provided support for various projects as required, contributing to their successful development and execution.
• Established clear project milestones, diligently tracked deliverables, and maintained open communication, holding cross-functional teams accountable throughout the project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated a strong aptitude for independent learning, taking initiative, and consistently delivering results with minimal supervision.

• Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, and onboarding, ensuring a seamless hiring experience.
• Addressed employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and solutions, and facilitated conflict resolution to foster a positive work environment.
• Administered employee benefits programs, assisting with inquiries and enrollment processes for health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Ensured HR practices and policies remained compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintained accurate HR records and employee files, generated reports, and conducted data analysis to support decision-making.
• Contributed to initiatives enhancing employee engagement and workplace culture.

• Provided comprehensive wholesale lending operational tax support to corporate clients for syndicated loan transactions.
• Handled IRS deposits, wire transfers, and conducted investigations related to international transactions.
• Reconciled annual tax reporting for accuracy, including withholding taxes, and facilitated deposits to IRA.
• Maintained client tax information and kept abreast of applicable tax withholding rates within operational systems.
• Contributed significantly to departmental efforts in meeting stringent regulatory and compliance requirements in accordance with IRS and Chase policies.
• Conducted thorough reviews of written tax policies and procedures, conducted research, and promptly responded to inquiries from various operational areas.
• Reviewed and analyzed client tax information across multiple systems, ensuring compliance with withholding status, Chapter 3, and Chapter 4 requirements as per FATCA guidelines.

• Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, and onboarding, ensuring a seamless hiring experience.
• Addressed employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and solutions, and facilitated conflict resolution to foster a positive work environment.
• Administered employee benefits programs, assisting with inquiries and enrollment processes for health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Ensured HR practices and policies remained compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintained accurate HR records and employee files, generated reports, and conducted data analysis to support decision-making.
• Contributed to initiatives enhancing employee engagement and workplace culture.