Mahvash Shah

VP, PMO/Audits and Compliance

Sunrays International

01.2021 - Current

Oversaw all management review activities and provided guidance to department heads, and project managers for successful reporting
Implemented key business processes and standards for the organizational success
Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate potential risks; led RRBs
Established and maintained relationships with external auditors to facilitate successful audits
Analyzed data and provided recommendations for improvements to increase effectiveness
Delivered training programs for project managers and team on compliance and audit processes
Led the development and execution of compliance strategies, including gap assessments and remediation plans
Coordinated and managed the execution of internal and external compliance audits
Prepared and presented compliance reports to senior management and executive teams
Implemented corrective actions and monitored their effectiveness to ensure adherence to compliance requirements
Stayed up to date on industry regulations and best practices to continuously improve compliance processes
Managed and oversaw all aspects of audits and compliance for the company and other clients
Developed and implemented audit plans, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
Conducted regular internal audits to identify any potential compliance issues for CARs
Acted as the main point of contact for external auditors and regulatory agencies
Reviewed and analyzed audit findings and provided recommendations to senior management
Trained and mentored audit team members to ensure their understanding of compliance standards and best practices
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure company-wide compliance with government regulations and industry standards
Conducted risk assessments and implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential compliance risks
Prepared and presented compliance reports to senior management and company stakeholders
Stayed up to date on changes in regulations and laws to ensure the company's compliance and make necessary adjustments to policies and procedure
Implemented Smartsheet – a project/process management tool, resulting in 90% reduction in administrative issues, and oversights
Established and maintained effective communication channels with key stakeholders, resulting in high levels of stakeholder satisfaction
Led compliance during ISO 9001, ISO 20k, ISO 27k, ISO 45k, ISO 14k, Cmmi Dev and CMMC/NIST