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Avinash Jain
Associate Director - Business Risk Advisory

Turning risk into opportunity, and controls into competitive advantage

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Internal Audit, SOX & Risk Consulting Specialist
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Expertise across governance, controls, and process transformation
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Industry-spanning experience with a pragmatic, solutions-driven mindset
Journey & Career Highlights

Avinash Jain is a Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience in Internal Audit, SOX compliance, and Business Risk Consulting. Known for balancing strong technical rigor with practical business insight, he enables organizations to build resilient governance structures, optimize processes, and scale sustainably without compromising internal controls.

Prior to joining Pierag Consulting, Avinash held leadership roles at EY and PwC India, where he managed and delivered complex internal audits, SOX compliance programs, operational audits, and governance reviews across diverse industries—metals & mining, automobiles, auto-ancillary, renewable energy, FMCG, EPC, and pharmaceuticals. His career also includes a foundational role at EXL Services, where he supported U.S. clients through offshored SOX engagements, process automation initiatives, and control mapping.

Avinash’s global exposure includes a year-long assignment in Africa, conducting internal audits, controls testing, and operational process reviews for a leading mining group, strengthening his international perspective on risk and operations.

A strong advocate of business process improvement, he has led initiatives in SOP design, MIS & KPI framework development, stock audits, mystery audits, process mining, and financial & operational due diligence. His expertise covers end-to-end processes including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, HR & Payroll, Treasury, and Record to Report, along with experience in ERP transformation and process re-engineering.

Avinash is proficient in SAP audit procedures, data analytics tools (Alteryx, Power BI), and leading audit platforms such as Workiva and AuditBoard. His consistent performance excellence has earned him multiple recognitions, including “Exceptional Team Lead” and “Above and Beyond” awards.

Leadership & Impact
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Strong expertise in Internal Audit, SOX, IFC & operational process reviews
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Deep experience across manufacturing, energy, FMCG, EPC & automotive sectors
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Track record of strengthening governance frameworks and internal controls
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Proven capability in analytics-driven audits using Alteryx & Power BI
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Leader in process re-engineering, SOP design & ERP transformation
Interests & Professional Approach

Avinash approaches risk consulting with a mindset of clarity, practicality, and continuous improvement. He believes that effective governance is not a checklist—but a strategic enabler for organizational growth. He is passionate about using data, process thinking, and smart controls to unlock operational value.

Outside work, he enjoys exploring new cultures, staying updated on emerging business trends, and spending time with family and close friends. He emphasizes lifelong learning and believes in leading with humility, curiosity, and consistency.

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Qualifications & Certifications
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Bachelor of Commerce
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Areas of Expertise
  • Internal Audit & Risk-Based Audits
  • Business Process Improvement
  • SOP Development & KPI Frameworks
  • ERP Transformation
  • Data Analytics
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Industry Focus
  • Metals & Mining
  • Automobiles & Auto-Ancillary
  • FMCG
  • Renewable Energy
  • Pharmaceuticals