Avinash Karthic Narayanan
IT Audit & Risk Advisory
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven audit professional with expertise in managing IT audit engagements and implementing risk-based internal audit plans. Skilled in SDLC control testing and audit committee reporting, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across key IT environments.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Senior Auditor
Kellogg Brown & Root Inc
04.2024 - Current
- Executed annual IT SOX planning, control testing, and review activities across key applications and IT environments.
- Collaborated with external auditors to clarify SOX requirements and ensure timely delivery of audit findings.
- Performed SDLC control testing across system implementations, including review of approvals, testing, and migration controls.
- Consolidated and prepared Audit Committee reporting materials to provide clear updates on audit status.
- Facilitated walkthroughs with control owners to document IT control narratives and improve process flows.
- Supported the implementation of AuditBoard through UAT testing and by providing inputs on process improvements and tool enhancements.
- Participated in controls rationalization initiatives to streamline and improve the IT control environment.
- Supported preparation and consolidation of Audit Committee reporting materials and audit status updates.
Chief Manager
TVS Credit Services
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Developed and managed annual risk-based internal audit (RBIA) plan, ensuring effective execution across multiple audit verticals.
- Managed end-to-end audit activities including scope assessment, audit planning, kickoff meetings, review discussions, reporting, and closure.
- Prepared and reviewed Audit Committee presentations and audit updates with vertical heads, CXOs, and senior management.
- Managed organization-wide tracking, validation, closure, and periodic reporting of audit action items across internal audit functions.
- Implemented internal audit management tool through feasibility assessment, design inputs, UAT testing, and post-implementation administration.
Assistant Manager - GBS ERM
Unimoni Global Business Services Private
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Coordinated GRC meetings with senior leadership to enhance IT risk reporting, governance dashboards, and remediation action tracking.
- Led enterprise risk assessment activities focused on technology, operational, and compliance risks, including maintenance of risk registers.
- Reviewed incident and risk registers with regional teams to monitor control gaps, remediation status, and IT risk reporting.
- Reviewed incident and risk registers with regional teams to identify control gaps and ensure timely remediation and IT risk reporting.
Assistant Manager - Risk Advisory & Internal Audit
KPSN Consulting LLP
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Executed ITGC, IFC, and ICFR assessments for multiple organizations, including listed companies, to enhance control effectiveness and ensure compliance.
- Coordinated with statutory auditors on control testing and audit observations, improving sampling methodologies during audit reviews.
- Supported internal audit and risk advisory engagements across multiple industries, focusing on governance, risk, and control assessments.
Senior Audit Executive
MV Rao & Co, Chartered Accountants
08.2012 - 04.2015
- Conducted internal audit projects across manufacturing and service sectors to assess compliance and operational effectiveness
- Managed monthly retainer assignments for audit, sales tax, and taxation to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory adherence
Tax Specialist
Sundaram Business Services
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Member of Quality Assurance team conducting monthly review of internal processes
Trainee
RSJV & Associates, Chartered Accountants
01.2009 - 07.2012
- Article trainee engaged in internal audit engagements
- Gained experience in Statutory audits / tax audits / Sales tax audits / other consulting services
Education
MBA - Finance
SRM University
Chennai 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Madras
Chennai 04.2001 -
Skills
Audit & Risk Tool implementations (AverQ, AuditBoard, IBM Blueworks, DoubleCheck)
SDLC, Change Management & Data Migration Reviews
Project Management (RBI Inspection Coordination, Audit Committee Reporting, Regulatory & Stakeholder Management)
External Auditor Coordination & SOX Compliance
ERP & Application Controls Assurance (SAP, D365, Workday, MSD)
IT Audits & SOX Compliance
Certification
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Timeline
IT Senior Auditor
Kellogg Brown & Root Inc
04.2024 - Current
Chief Manager
TVS Credit Services
11.2020 - 04.2024
Certified Risk Management Professional
12-2018
Assistant Manager - GBS ERM
Unimoni Global Business Services Private
03.2018 - 11.2020
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
12-2017
Assistant Manager - Risk Advisory & Internal Audit
KPSN Consulting LLP
06.2015 - 03.2018
Tax Specialist
Sundaram Business Services
07.2014 - 09.2014
Senior Audit Executive
MV Rao & Co, Chartered Accountants
08.2012 - 04.2015
Trainee
RSJV & Associates, Chartered Accountants
01.2009 - 07.2012
MBA - Finance
SRM University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Madras
04.2001 -