Swetha Raghuraman
About Swetha Raghuraman
Swetha Raghuraman is an Associate Consultant at Protiviti with extensive experience in internal auditing and finance, and holds advanced degrees in accounting and finance.
Professional Experience at Protiviti
Since 2021, Swetha Raghuraman has been employed as an Associate Consultant at Protiviti in Doha, Qatar. Her role likely involves advising clients on various business processes, risk management, and operational performance improvements. Her background in internal audit and finance complements her current position, providing a comprehensive skill set for consulting tasks.
Previous Roles in Internal Auditing
Swetha has significant experience in internal auditing, having worked at multiple prominent firms. She served as an Internal Auditor at Morison KSi in Doha, Qatar, for nine months in 2021. Before that, she was an Internal Audit Associate at Mazars, also in Doha, from 2019 to 2020. Her internships at Mazars further contributed to her auditing expertise.
Education and Specialized Training
Swetha holds a Professional Certificate in Fintech from The University of Hong Kong, completed in 2021 after a year of study in Banking and Financial Support Services. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Accounting Forensics from Roosevelt University in 2018. Additionally, she completed a Master of Arts in Accounting and Finance from Heriot-Watt University in 2016. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in financial forensics, fintech, and advanced accounting principles.
Expertise in AML and Compliance
Swetha has a comprehensive understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legal and regulatory issues, including OFAC requirements and FATF guidelines. Her knowledge extends to the Bank Secrecy Act and the Proceeds of Crime Act, essential for roles in compliance. She is skilled in researching and analyzing compliance issues, such as transaction monitoring and Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) activities.
Technical Skills and Multilingual Proficiency
Swetha is proficient in a variety of technical tools, including Bright Accounting ERP, SharePoint, MS Office, Trax Maintenance, Oracle, and QuickBooks. Her multilingual capabilities include fluency in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada, with basic proficiency in French and Japanese. These skills enable her to adapt to diverse work environments and manage complex financial and compliance systems effectively.