ADITYA SOMANI

Manager in PwC’s Risk Advisory practice, specializing in helping financial services clients navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape through customized, forward-looking solutions. I bring a global perspective to every engagement, shaped by international experience across the U.S. And India.

• Spearheading PwC’s capabilities in enterprise risk management, internal audit, and business process improvement to drive resilience and value creation.
• Led cross-functional teams to evaluate and strengthen internal controls, optimize business processes, and ensure regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Designed and implemented targeted risk mitigation strategies, enhancing clients' overall governance frameworks, and performance outcomes.

Executed a broad range of financial, operational, compliance, and integrated audits across diverse geographies, including the U.S., Asia, and Europe.

• Assessed the financial health and regulatory compliance of internal operations, third-party manufacturers, and critical vendors, ensuring alignment with corporate and industry standards.
• Conducted forensic audits across various markets, uncovering potential fraud risks, and strengthening business operations oversight.
• Performed comprehensive internal controls reviews across key organizational functions, identifying control gaps, and recommending improvements.
• Led end-to-end walkthroughs of critical business processes, including IT systems, evaluating control design and operating effectiveness.
• Successfully led multiple audit engagements, managing cross-functional teams, and demonstrating strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Identified and assessed significant risks, defined audit scopes, and conducted SOX control testing and risk assessments, leveraging Tableau to deliver data-driven insights.
• Authored clear, actionable audit reports, presenting findings, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and audit committees.

• Led external audits for private and public banks, demonstrating strong expertise in the financial services industry.
• Supported SOX documentation and assessments for banking and financial institutions.
• Executed concurrent audits for U.S. public banks, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Supervised associate teams to enhance audit efficiency, productivity, and adherence to budgets and timelines.

• Conducted external audits for leading banking and insurance clients, developing deep industry expertise.
• Performed testing of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting (IFCFR), ensuring compliance, and control effectiveness.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills in Deloitte’s dynamic work environment.
• Managed senior-level responsibilities and served as a liaison between U.S. and U.S.I. audit teams.
• Provided effective training and guidance to junior team members, enhancing team performance and collaboration.