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Annem Naga Sankeerthana

Nandyal

Summary

Dynamic ITGC Specialist with nearly 3 years and 9 months of hands-on experience leading SOX audits, ITGC testing, and risk assessments across diverse industries. Adept at evaluating IT application controls, conducting code reviews, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Known for translating complex audit findings into actionable remediation plans through effective stakeholder collaboration. Skilled in managing multiple engagements under pressure, while driving timely, high-impact solutions. Strong communicator, committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and strengthening enterprise governance. Seeking to advance IT risk leadership in a forward-thinking, compliance-driven organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior - ITA Audit (Australia)

KPMG Global Services, India
Bengaluru
01.2025 - Current
  • Performed internal controls testing in alignment with company policies and global audit standards, with a strong focus on SOX and JSOX compliance.
  • Conducted GITC testing across operating systems, including Linux and Windows, and performed database testing for platforms such as Oracle, SAP, and SQL.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in General IT Controls (GITC), including: Change Management, User Access Management (provisioning of access and firefighter access controls, access review controls, termination controls), backup and recovery management, and batch job monitoring.
  • Developed and executed test procedures based on control objectives; documented detailed test results, and presented control deficiency reports to senior management for companies like QIC Ltd, Perpetual Limited, and Asahi Beverages.
  • Collaborated with key process owners to perform walkthrough, and support remediation efforts for identified gaps.
  • Participated in the fieldwork phase, conducting both the Test of Design & Implementation (TOD) and the Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE) for GITC testing.
  • Communicated audit observations and control gaps to senior auditors and IT leadership, facilitating timely remediation and follow-up.
  • Led efforts to expedite remediation plans, coordinated management responses, and ensured the closure of open audit issues.
  • Delivered comprehensive audit documentation, including work papers, evidence summaries, and conclusion reports, supporting internal and external audit readiness.
  • Proficient in industry-standard tools such as Audit Board, ServiceNow, and SharePoint, enabling efficient audit execution and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Successfully validated GITC controls under Australian and global audit standards, contributing to enterprise-wide risk reduction and regulatory assurance.

ITGC Specialist

Dover Corporation, India
Bengaluru
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Perform internal controls and IT code review based on the company standards and according to audit standards, especially for IT SOX requirements.
  • Worked on operating systems testing, such as Linux and Windows. Worked with code review testing, such as Oracle and SQL.
  • Extensive experience in IT General Controls across the following areas: Change Management, User Access Management (access management, access review, termination control), backup and recovery management, and batch job management.
  • Prepare test procedures based on control requirements, and document test results based on testing performed. Need to present the report of control deficiencies identified to management and to operating companies under Dover.
  • Performed walkthrough with key process owners, created process flow diagrams as required, performed IT SOX control testing, and extended remediation support as needed.
  • Involved in performing Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Effectiveness (TOE) for ITGC controls.
  • Communicate the observations or gaps identified during the control's review/audit to the senior auditors and respective IT management for further actions.
  • Expedite the remediation plan and management responses for observations identified with team leaders. Following up with IT teams to close out the open audit observations.
  • Executing audit steps, including preparing work papers, schedules, summarizing, and documenting audit evidence, audit findings, and conclusions.
  • Have a good experience working with several tools, such as Audit Board, ServiceNow, SharePoint, etc.

IT Risk Analyst

EY Global Delivery Services, India
Bengaluru
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • I have 16 months of extensive experience in risk analysis and compliance.
  • Evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls.
  • Provided timely communications to discuss the status with various stakeholders regarding the testing results.
  • Evaluated IT General Controls (ITGCs), including User Access Reviews, Password Management and Testing, Job Scheduling, and Monitoring. User Access Provisioning and De-Provisioning, Privilege Access Reviews, and Change Management.
  • Participated in walkthrough, interim testing, and year-end testing of IT General Controls and IT Application Controls.
  • Executing audit steps, including preparing work papers, schedules, summarizing, and documenting audit evidence, audit findings, and conclusions.
  • Practiced effective time management while working on multiple engagements, like CNV Industrial N., Ulna Beauty Corporation, Stryker Corporation, and Kraft Heinz Corporation, to ensure project deliverables were turned in prior to the scheduled time.
  • Ensure the due diligence is completed and documents are in accordance with firm and regulatory expectations.
  • I have good experience working with several tools, such as Audit Board, JIRA, ServiceNow, and SharePoint.

Education

MBA - Finance, And Minor in IT And Marketing

ICFAI Business School
Jaipur, India
03-2022

Bachelors in Commerce (Computer Applications) - Commerce, Specialized in Computer Applications

Sree Rama Krishna Degree College
06-2017

Skills

  • General IT controls
  • IT Application Controls
  • IPE testing
  • Code reviews for SQL and Oracle
  • Control evaluation
  • Audit documentation
  • Audit Board
  • JIRA
  • ServiceNow
  • SharePoint

Certification

  • Financial valuation modeling, IMS Pro School
  • Advanced Excel, Udemy
  • Digital marketing
  • Power BI in Deloitte collaboration

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Senior - ITA Audit (Australia)

KPMG Global Services, India
01.2025 - Current

ITGC Specialist

Dover Corporation, India
01.2024 - 11.2024

IT Risk Analyst

EY Global Delivery Services, India
05.2022 - 09.2023

MBA - Finance, And Minor in IT And Marketing

ICFAI Business School

Bachelors in Commerce (Computer Applications) - Commerce, Specialized in Computer Applications

Sree Rama Krishna Degree College

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