CA Pratesh Jain
Delhi
Summary
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Chartered Accountant with 13+ years of experience leading Business Controls, SOX 404/ICFR, Internal Audit, and Risk Advisory engagements for global organizations. Extensive experience with Big 4 consulting firms in designing, evaluating, and enhancing internal control frameworks, governance, and risk management practices aligned with COSO and PCAOB standards. Proven expertise in SOX compliance, controls monitoring, risk assessments, RACM development, SOP standardization, control remediation, and regulatory compliance across key business processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Treasury, Payroll, and Financial Reporting). Demonstrated success in leading complex engagements, managing cross-functional teams, driving strategic projects, and partnering with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance, improve control effectiveness, and deliver sustainable business outcomes. Working knowledge of ITGC and ITAC controls to support integrated business and technology risk assessments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Consulting
Kreston ME Consulting
Dubai
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Engagement & Delivery Leadership: Led multiple Internal Audit, ICFR and Risk Advisory engagements, overseeing planning, scoping, execution, reporting, and executive presentations while ensuring compliance with firm methodologies, standards, quality benchmarks, and project timelines.
- Business Controls & Governance: Led the development and enhancement of Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process narratives, and internal control frameworks. Facilitated Management Control Self-Assessments (CSA), executed ICFR testing, established Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) frameworks, and drove control optimization and remediation initiatives to strengthen governance, improve control maturity, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Team Leadership & Project Management: Managed cross-functional teams across multiple engagements, driving project planning, resource allocation, quality reviews, performance coaching, and timely delivery of high-quality client outcomes while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Stakeholder & Client Management: Served as the primary advisor to senior business stakeholders, control owners, and external auditors, leading governance discussions, resolving complex control issues, presenting audit insights and risk themes, and providing strategic recommendations to strengthen business processes, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide governance.
Advisory Solution Manager
Deloitte Touche Assurance – Enterprise Risk Services
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Led and managed SOX 404 and ICFR engagements for global clients, overseeing planning, risk assessments, walkthroughs, controls testing, issue remediation, and reporting across key business processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Treasury, Payroll, and Financial Reporting) in accordance with COSO and PCAOB standards.
- Directed the execution of Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (ToE) for business process controls, ensuring timely completion, quality deliverables, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed SOX controls monitoring, deficiency evaluation, root cause analysis, remediation validation, and closure of control gaps in collaboration with business and control owners.
- Developed and maintained Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs), process narratives, SOPs, and control documentation to support governance, audit readiness, and sustainable compliance.
- Partnered with client leadership, process owners, external auditors, and cross-functional teams to drive governance initiatives, resolve audit observations, and strengthen the internal control environment.
- Led multiple concurrent engagements, managed project plans, budgets, resource allocation, and high-performing teams while ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and quality standards.
- Supported business transformation and process improvement initiatives by identifying control optimization opportunities, standardizing controls, and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Performed ITGC and ITAC assessments to support integrated SOX audits and evaluate the impact of technology controls on financial reporting.
Staff – Internal Audit (Global SOX & IT Audit)
Cadence Design Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Global SOX 404 & IT Controls Ownership - Supported and managed the global SOX 404 compliance program for a US-listed technology organization, covering business process controls, ITGCs, and ITACs. - Designed and implemented a standardized SOX ITGC testing framework, improving consistency, quality, and reliance across global locations. - Coordinated with global process owners, IT teams, offshore resources, and external auditors to ensure seamless SOX execution.
- Business Process, ITGC & ITAC Testing - Led walkthroughs, test of design, and operating effectiveness testing across OTC, PTP, RTR, Payroll, Treasury, and Fixed Assets. - Performed and reviewed ITGC testing across access management, change management, IT operations, system interfaces, and key reports.
- Scoping, Optimization & Remediation - Supported SOX scoping, control rationalization, and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency and reliance on IT-dependent controls. - Tracked remediation of business and IT control deficiencies and ensured timely closure within SOX timelines.
- Documentation, Quality & Team Coaching - Developed and reviewed narratives, RCMs, IT control documentation, and testing workpapers aligned with internal quality standards and external audit expectations. - Coached and guided team members to strengthen IT audit understanding, documentation quality, and stakeholder communication.
Senior Manager – Consulting
Genpact Enterprise Risk Consulting LLP
04.2017 - 07.2019
- SOX, ICFR & Business Controls Delivery: Managed multiple SOX 404, ICFR, and Internal Audit engagements for global clients across Banking & Financial Services, Healthcare, and Logistics, leading risk assessments, process walkthroughs, control evaluations, testing, issue remediation, and executive reporting in accordance with COSO and PCAOB standards.
- Business Process Controls & Governance: Led the evaluation and enhancement of internal controls across key business processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, Inventory, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Treasury, and Financial Reporting), including RACM development, SOP standardization, Control Self-Assessments (CSA), Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), ICFR testing, and control optimization to strengthen governance and regulatory compliance. Worked closely with IT teams to assess key ITGC and ITAC dependencies supporting financial reporting.
- Stakeholder, Team & Quality Leadership: Led multiple concurrent engagements, managing project planning, resource allocation, quality reviews, and delivery timelines. Partnered with senior business stakeholders, process owners, and external auditors to resolve control issues, monitor remediation, and deliver value-driven recommendations, while mentoring teams to build high-performance capabilities and strengthen client relationships.
Assistant Manager – National Assurance (FIDS)
Ernst & Young LLP
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Conducted fraud risk assessments for Indian and multinational clients. Evaluated internal controls over procurement, inventory, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Conducted various fraud investigations on various clients pertaining to the automobile industry.
- Supported Directors & Senior Managers in proposals, client pursuits and effort estimation.
Senior Associate – Assurance (SPA Practice)
PwC
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Performed critical end-to-end business process walkthroughs across OTC, PTP, RTR, Inventory, Payroll, Treasury, and Finance & Accounting to support ICFR and SOX reliance.
- Developed detailed process narratives, flowcharts, and Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs) in line with SPA and assurance methodologies.
- Executed testing of ITGCs, ITACs, and IT-dependent manual controls, including access management, change management, IT operations, interfaces, and system-generated reports.
- Supported statutory assurance teams by identifying key manual and automated controls, performing critical report and interface testing, and resolving audit queries.
Education
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - IIA
01-2026
Certified Information System Auditor(CISA) - ISACA
01-2023
Chartered Accountant - ICAI
01-2012
M.COM. - Delhi University
01-2010
B.COM. - Delhi University
01-2008
Skills
- SOX 404 compliance
- Internal audit and risk advisory
- Offshore delivery and stakeholder management
- COSO framework
- PCAOB standards
- US GAAP
- Team leadership
- Coaching and performance management
- Proposal support and client engagement
Technical & Systems Expertise
- ERP Systems: SAP ECC, Oracle R12, and various home-grown enterprise applications
- GRC & Audit Tools: AuditBoard, Archer, JIRA
- Enterprise & SaaS Applications: Salesforce, Workiva, Workday, ADP, SAP BW, SAP GRC, Concur, and other cloud-based applications
- IT Audit Exposure: ITGC, ITAC, SoD analysis, access management, automated controls, interface, and report testing
- Data Analytics & Tools: Advanced MS Excel (Pivot, XLOOKUP, Power Query), audit analytics tools (IDEA/ACL or equivalent)
- MS Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook (reporting and executive presentations)
Timeline
Senior Manager – Consulting
Kreston ME Consulting
09.2024 - 07.2025
Advisory Solution Manager
Deloitte Touche Assurance – Enterprise Risk Services
12.2021 - 09.2024
Staff – Internal Audit (Global SOX & IT Audit)
Cadence Design Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Manager – Consulting
Genpact Enterprise Risk Consulting LLP
04.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager – National Assurance (FIDS)
Ernst & Young LLP
08.2015 - 04.2017
Senior Associate – Assurance (SPA Practice)
PwC
01.2014 - 08.2015
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - IIA
Certified Information System Auditor(CISA) - ISACA
Chartered Accountant - ICAI
M.COM. - Delhi University
B.COM. - Delhi University