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Bhargavi Kumar

Bhargavi Kumar

Bengaluru

Summary

Chartered Accountant and Certified Information Systems Auditor with over 15 years of professional experience in delivering audit and risk advisory services. Experienced working on Multinational and Large Indian companies on risk based internal audit services, development of model business processes, Information Technology audits (ITGC and application controls review) and channel partner audits.

Also leads Learning and Development initiatives in KPMG India and has been active trainer upskilling participants on key technical topics.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director - GRCS

KPMG India
Bengaluru
09.2019 - Current
  • Managed and delivered Internal Audit, IFC and SOX engagements for a portfolio of 12 clients across GCC, Real Estate, Airport, Telecom and Manufacturing sectors.
  • Played a key role in pitch and proposal for some of the key wins for GRCS Bangalore.
  • Managed Learning & Development, Utilization and staffing initiatives for GRCS South.
  • Managed a team of 15 team members and provided leadership, training and mentorship. Consciously tried to mentor and create a 2nd line.
  • Collaborated with other departments to crossfunctional alignment and successful project execution.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction and retention.
  • Organized and facilitated team meetings and workshops to promote teamwork and idea generation.

Manager - GRO

Grant Thornton India LLP
Bengaluru
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Managed and Delivered Internal Audit and IFC engagements for a portfolio of clients across IT/ITeS, Consumer, Real Estate and Manufacturing sectors.

Senior Finance Analyst, Risk Advisory & Assurance Services

Adobe
Bengaluru Area
02.2015 - 04.2018
  • Appointed as Internal Auditor for Adobe India. Managed and delivered License compliance management review, SOX and Operational reviews for APAC region.

Assistant Manager - Risk Consulting

KPMG India
Bengaluru Area
04.2012 - 01.2015
  • Worked as a team lead for IT audit and SOC 1 engagements across sectors, managing a team comprising of 5-7 members
  • Was seconded to KPMG UK for 6 months.

Senior

Walker Chandiok & Co
Bangalore
09.2007 - 02.2012
  • Performed External Financial Statements review including statutory audit, tax audit, and limited review engagements under clause 41 of listing agreement.

Education

Certified Information Systems Auditor

ISACA
12-2011

Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05-2010

B.Com - Accounts, Commerce

Ethiraj College For Women
03-2007

Sindhi Model Senior Secondary School
03-2004

Skills

  • Proposal Writing
  • Project Management
  • Key Relationship Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Country Experience

  • India
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Singapore

Top Skills

  • Internal Financial Controls Review / SOX
  • Risk based internal audit
  • Model Business Processes

Honors and Awards

  • Super Employee
  • Impact Award

Timeline

Associate Director - GRCS

KPMG India
09.2019 - Current

Manager - GRO

Grant Thornton India LLP
05.2018 - 06.2019

Senior Finance Analyst, Risk Advisory & Assurance Services

Adobe
02.2015 - 04.2018

Assistant Manager - Risk Consulting

KPMG India
04.2012 - 01.2015

Senior

Walker Chandiok & Co
09.2007 - 02.2012

Certified Information Systems Auditor

ISACA

Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

B.Com - Accounts, Commerce

Ethiraj College For Women

Sindhi Model Senior Secondary School

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