Aakash Malpekar

ITGC Audit Experience

• Conducted testing and documentation of IT General Controls (ITGCs) across non-SAP applications, focusing on Access Management, Change Management, and IT Operations (including backup and recovery procedures).
• Performed input, processing, and output validation testing of Power BI (PBI) models to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Performed completeness and accuracy testing of system-generated reports used in business and financial reporting.
• Conducted detailed walkthroughs of IT processes and control activities with clients to understand system and control design.
• Identified and documented control deficiencies and weaknesses. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to validate audit findings and perform root cause analysis.
• Assisted in drafting clear and concise audit reports summarizing key observations, associated risks and recommended mitigations.

Project Management Office (PMO) Experience

• Served as a PMO Executive for a large-scale SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation project for a leading real estate client.
• Supported tracking of project deliverables, maintenance of documentation and ensured adherence to project timelines and governance frameworks.
• Documented and managed Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) across different project phases. Facilitated weekly RAID review sessions with Project Manager to monitor and ensure timely issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Prepared and circulated daily and weekly project status reports highlighting project milestones, progress updates and critical risks/issues.

• Performed testing of IT general controls including Change Management, User Access Management and Backup and Operation management for SOX engagements.
• Conducted process walkthroughs and tested completeness and accuracy of system generated reports.
• Performed mapping of SOC 1 and SOC 2 CUECs with client internal controls.

• Drafted Process Flowcharts & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Procure to Pay, HR & Payroll, Operations & maintenance process for client in Infrastructure sector.
• Performed internal audit of Procure to Pay (P2P), Inventory Management Process, ITGC Controls & drafted audit report for a leading client in Alcoholic Beverages sector.

• Responsible for conducting end-to-end negotiations with suppliers and finalizing all the commercial terms.
• Presenting detailed commercial analysis of each requisition to respective authority.
• Responsible for the timely placement of purchase orders and the expediting of orders.
• Responsible for post order conflict resolution with vendors.