Bhargav Kommineni
Hyderabad
Summary
Highly motivated and accomplished IT Auditor with extensive experience in Internal Audit, including Control Testing, ITGC Testing, and ITACs. Proven success in planning, executing, and reporting audits, focusing on identifying weaknesses, and implementing effective control measures. Skilled in preparing comprehensive Risk & Control Matrices, Process Flow Diagrams, audit reports, and delivering actionable recommendations. Possesses a deep understanding of internal audit practices and SOX/ICFR compliance. Seeking to leverage expertise to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Analyst
TCS
Hyderabad
06.2022 - Current
- Led SOX audit planning and scoping activities for multiple clients, facilitating process walkthroughs with cross-functional teams to define clear audit objectives and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout engagements.
- Evaluated business processes including Vendor Management, Fixed Assets, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Accounts Payable to identify and assess IT-specific risks affecting financial reporting controls, enhancing overall risk management frameworks.
- Directed annual ITGC and ITAC kickoff sessions, presenting scope and requirements to application owners to clarify in-scope systems and establish testing parameters for SOX compliance initiatives.
- Conducted comprehensive control walkthroughs across Access Management, Change Management, Computer Operations, Incident Management, OKTA integrations, and Cloud Security, creating detailed process narratives and control documentation.
- Executed Design Effectiveness Testing (TOD) and Operating Effectiveness Testing (OET) per PCAOB standards, preparing thorough audit workpapers with supporting evidence to substantiate control testing conclusions.
- Maintained audit documentation within Risk Control Matrices (RCM) and SharePoint repositories, ensuring centralized tracking of testing results and transparent access to audit evidence for stakeholders.
- Developed and presented audit workpapers highlighting control deficiencies and remediation opportunities, delivering actionable recommendations to management to strengthen internal control environments.
- Tested IT Application Controls (ITAC), including Input, Output (IPE/Key Reports), and Interface controls across client systems during SOX audits, validating control design and operating effectiveness to ensure adequate risk mitigation.
- Reviewed SOC 2 reports for vendor-managed applications to assess control effectiveness.
Senior Associate Consultant
Infosys
Hyderabad
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Executed comprehensive testing of IT Application Controls, IPE validation, and Interface Controls through detailed code reviews and IT General Controls assessments covering Change Management, Access Management, Backup Management, Incident and Problem Management, SDLC, Data Migration, Batch Job scheduling/monitoring, and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery protocols.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and document control activities, developing detailed process flow diagrams and maintaining comprehensive Risk & Control Matrices to support audit objectives and compliance requirements.
- Facilitated business process walkthroughs with process owners and performed controls testing procedures for IT audits, ensuring thorough documentation and evidence collection to support audit conclusions.
- Planned and executed multiple audit engagements, including SOX compliance audits and internal audits, managing audit timelines, resources, and deliverables to guarantee quality and timely completion.
- Developed and reviewed organizational policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained strong client relationships and coordinated with project managers to manage service expectations, align on deliverables, and ensure timely communication of work products and project milestones.
- Coordinated closely with engagement managers and client management by providing regular project updates and collaborating with audit team members to develop comprehensive workpapers and deliverables.
- Conducted fieldwork activities and provided daily progress updates to supervisors, maintaining transparent communication on engagement status, challenges, and completion milestones.
Business Operations Associate
Accenture
Hyderabad
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Setup and execute digital media campaigns using ad servers like Google Campaign Manager, ensuring end-to-end campaign management.
- Manage client interactions and maintain effective communication.
- Review trafficking sheets, upload creatives, and assign them to appropriate ads according to the trafficking sheet.
- Perform ongoing campaign optimizations and adjustments based on thorough analysis and understanding of the campaign brief within defined SOPs and procedures.
- Troubleshoot campaign delivery and tracking issues across platforms and ad tech, proactively suggesting suitable solutions.
- Communicate technical information effectively with the wider team.
- Gather and analyze complex data, providing insights related to analytics and revenue recognition.
- Support Team Lead with day-to-day technical solutions to maintain smooth operations and meet stakeholder requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Technology & Sciences -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
01.2017
Skills
- control testing
- risk assessment
- audit documentation
- process improvement
- effective communication
- IT general controls
- SOX compliance
- Process walkthroughs
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- Oracle Certified Foundations - Associate
Timeline
IT Analyst
TCS
06.2022 - Current
Senior Associate Consultant
Infosys
05.2021 - 05.2022
Business Operations Associate
Accenture
02.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Technology & Sciences -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University