Kahyahthri Suppiah

Drove academic and organisational transformation across accounting, auditing, and governance programmes, integrating industry practices, digital tools, and regulatory standards to future-proof talent development. Concurrently served as Quality Controller and Internal Auditor, strengthening institutional governance and audit readiness.

Key Achievements:

• Led curriculum transformation aligned to industry, regulatory, and future-of-work requirements
• Embedded digital audit tools and applied learning approaches to enhance workforce readiness
• Sustained full SIRIM ISO audit compliance, strengthening governance and quality assurance systems
• Delivered strong ACCA certification outcomes, building a pipeline of industry-ready professionals
• Spearheaded programme accreditation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Enhanced graduate employability through industry partnerships and practical learning integration

Led regional finance transformation initiatives across Malaysia, India, and China, driving process standardisation, operational efficiency, and governance across cross-border teams. Partnered with leadership to deliver data-driven insights and optimise financial performance.

Key Achievements:

• Spearheaded regional finance transformation through end-to-end process standardisation
• Delivered efficiency gains and cost optimisation via process re-engineering initiatives
• Strengthened financial governance, controls, and multi-country audit readiness
• Implemented KPI-driven performance frameworks to drive accountability and service excellence
• Accelerated financial reporting cycles, enabling agile, insight-led decision-making
• Built and led high-performing, cross-cultural teams to deliver transformation outcomes

Managed financial close and reporting operations within a shared services environment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance. Led team planning, performance management, and service delivery while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Key Achievements:

• Delivered consistent, on-time quarterly group reporting in line with global compliance standards
• Led Six Sigma Green Belt initiatives, eliminating non-value-adding activities and improving process efficiency
• Strengthened financial close processes, enhancing accuracy and reducing reporting cycle time
• Improved issue resolution frameworks, ensuring minimal disruption to reporting and business continuity
• Optimised team performance and resource allocation to sustain high service quality standards
• Enhanced operational controls and governance within a shared services environment

Managed end-to-end financial reporting and group consolidation for a multinational retail subsidiary, ensuring IFRS compliance and timely reporting to headquarters in France. Led audit coordination, tax planning, and internal control activities while contributing to process improvements and system enhancements to strengthen financial operations.

Key Achievements:

• Delivered accurate and timely consolidated financial statements using Hyperion, meeting Group reporting standards
• Successfully managed external audits with strong compliance and minimal findings
• Optimised tax planning and submissions, achieving cost efficiencies while ensuring full regulatory compliance
• Strengthened internal controls and reporting processes, enhancing governance and audit readiness
• Drove process improvements and supported system enhancements to improve reporting efficiency
• Built team capability through structured training, improving service performance and delivery quality

Delivered end-to-end external and internal audit engagements across multiple industries, building strong technical expertise in financial reporting, risk assessment, and governance. Executed complex audit assignments including due diligence and financial reviews, while supporting clients in strengthening internal controls and compliance frameworks.

Key Achievements:

• Built multi-industry audit expertise across trading, manufacturing, property, insurance, and logistics sectors
• Delivered end-to-end audit engagements, ensuring compliance with statutory and professional standards
• Conducted due diligence and financial assessments, supporting informed business and investment decisions
• Led specialised internal audit assignments, including infrastructure project verification and corporate guarantee reviews
• Strengthened clients’ internal controls and governance practices through audit recommendations
• Recognised for versatility and ability to manage diverse audit portfolios and engagement types