Biography

Dhara Yagnik is a business transformation and risk advisory professional worked in areas of Governance, Risk & Compliance. She firmly believes that meaningful success goes beyond professional achievement, it is grounded in integrity, fueled by continuous learning, and defined by the courage to create meaningful change.

With more than 15 years of experience in business transformation, internal audit, compliance, and risk management, Dhara has built a career distinguished not only by technical excellence, but also by the trust she inspires and the people she empowers. Her professional journey includes working with leading global organizations, including RSM India, as well as multinational enterprises operating in complex business environments.

Across the UAE, the wider Middle East, and India, she has supported businesses in designing governance framework, policy development, strengthening internal controls, conducting maturity assessments, navigating regulatory change, enhancing financial reporting, and transforming complex challenges into sustainable opportunities for growth. She has also led over 80 executive seminars and workshops, bringing clarity to technical and regulatory topics and translating them into practical insights that leaders can apply with confidence. Her expertise in Economic Substance Regulations, UBO, FATCA/CRS, and AML/CFT compliance has enabled numerous organizations to navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence. Through her practical approach and strong understanding of evolving compliance frameworks, she has helped organizations effectively meet their obligations, strengthen their compliance practices, and build a more robust regulatory foundation.

Whether leading a complex audit, advising on compliance matters, facilitating a governance workshop, or mentoring emerging professionals, she brings clarity, empathy, curiosity, and purpose to the table.

Areas of Expertise

  • Business Transformation and Process Re-engineering
  • Internal Audit & Risk Management
  • Process Operational Excellence
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance
  • Internal Controls Design, Evaluation & Enhancement
  • Fraud Investigation Support
  • IT Audits

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Master in Commerce, Mumbai University
  • Fellow Chartered Accountant, ICAI
  • Certification in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection, ICAI
  • ESG, Member of Association of Global Sustainability Professionals (AGSP)

Industry Experience

  • Retail- Fashion, Footwear, Jewellery
  • Inventory & Warehouse
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Education
  • Construction
  • Trading and Processing