M Vijay

E-mail: vijaydharan@gmail.com, Mobile: +91 9884626216

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) London, UK- Dec 2009

Loyola College, Chennai

June 1998 – May 2001 – Bachelors of Commerce- Major in Commerce and Business Management

WORK EXPERIENCE
Dec’ 02 – Present PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited

The Scope of work includes industry analysis, review of financial statements, performing due
diligence review, study of operations, internal controls, systems and review of corporate law
compliances,

Exposure in the firm was predominantly in industries involving Financial Services, Manufacturing,
Media Telecommunications, Shipping, Services, Software, FMCG, and Non Government
Organisations

Work with senior executives to manage relationship & making presentations to top management on
the areas of concern and suggesting corrective measures to be taken

Assist in preparation of proposals to prospective clientele and involved in business development

Conduct review & continuous sharing of knowledge with team

Develop and maintain good recovery targets and tight deadlines

Collaborate with team to devise strategy to determine possibility of cost reduction in the organisation

Initiate & coordinate client meetings with team for precise execution of assignments

Conducted & undergone training on Sarbanes Oxley Orientation for performing integrated audits

Created a comprehensive database of audit tools & methodologies that enabled teams for effective
contribution towards reporting

International experience
Seconded to WPP (Global communications Company specialising in Advertising & Media services based in
UK & listed in NASDAQ having Companies across the world) – Europe, UK & Dubai operations. Team leader
on the project aimed at assisting the management in assessing the design and the operating effectiveness of
the internal controls of the Company as part of the compliance procedure of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, 2002.
Managed end to end client execution and finalise audits within time schedule; liaise with global PwC
counterparts and report to management.

Achievements

Handled various assignments individually and accomplished them on time. Been both as a team
leader and team member in various assignments and lead them successfully

Participated in inter school sports competitions. Won Championship prizes in athletics. Awarded the
best athlete in sports meet held at school and interschool levels

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Positions of Responsibility

Led the start-up and development of sports volunteer program that connects high schools with
community organisations in need of volunteers

Demonstrated interest in various sports & cultural meets held at school & interschool levels
(President of high school - sports & cultural activities)

Personal

High degree of competency to build a strong foundation for lifetime of leadership

Hard working, extrovert, cool headed and possess excellent communication & presentation skills

Social and supportive team player; capable of managing & motivating teams to attain desired goals

Determined and flexible professional with the ability to manage crisis

I n te r e s t s

Indoor and outdoor sports, travelling, music, trading in equity and surfing the net

Reading books on management strategy, business magazines, economics and other motivational
masterpieces / best sellers