CA. Sumedha Sharma
New Delhi
Summary
Chartered Accountant with over 6 years of post-qualification experience in SOX Compliance, Risk Assurance, Internal Controls, and ICFR across global clients. Currently serving as Deputy Manager at Deloitte, leading end-to-end SOX engagements for large multinational clients. Proven expertise in control design, operating effectiveness testing, risk remediation, stakeholder management, and cross functional coordination. Strong record of delivering high-quality audits under tight timelines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager, SOX & Risk Assurance
Deloitte India
01.2024 - Current
- Leading SOX 404 testing for Global Fortune 500 clients, including Uber and Barclays.
- Managing end-to-end SOX lifecycle : planning, walkthroughs, RCM revamping, TOD and TOE testing, deficiency evaluation, and final reporting.
- Independently handling complex processes: Order to Cash (O2C), Procure to Pay (P2P), Record to Report (R2R), HR, Payroll & Inventory, Treasury and Investment Banking.
- Executing Entity Level Controls (ELC) and ITGC testing, including Statutory Auditor Reliance Controls for SOX and external audit purposes.
- Reviewing team deliverables, ensuring zero review points from client & global audit teams.
- Guiding clients on control remediation, automation opportunities, and audit readiness.
- Led SOP creation and standardization projects for finance and control processes, ensuring audit-ready documentation, control consistency, and process harmonization across entities.
- Actively involved in business development support, proposal preparation, and staff planning for Deloitte.
Senior, FAAS
EY GDS
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Executed ICFR and Internal Control testing engagements for a leading Telecom client in UAE, Energy giant in Saudi and multiple European Banking clients.
- Developed and executed audit plans tailored to specific client needs, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
- Prepared and updated RCMs, performed process walkthroughs, documented process flows in MS Visio, identified control gaps and implemented remediation action plans.
- Worked on several Finance Optimization projects which included business process recommendations, accounting support for intercompany transactions, etc.
Senior Analyst – Advisory
KPMG Global Services Private Limited
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked with a US financial service client on an OCC-driven MRA remediation program.
- Performed regulatory control validation, remediation testing and governance reviews.
- Assisted in risk assessment, sustainable control implementation, SOP creation for in-scope applications.
Manager - Corporate Banking
ICICI Bank Limited
New Delhi
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducted comprehensive credit risk assessments for corporate clients, focusing on risk analysis, and financial health indicators and Developed tailored financial solutions to meet client needs.
- Led Portfolio Monitoring, including tracking developments in the industry and the client account, to identify early signs of stress and work to devise appropriate mitigation strategies wherever required.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi05.2019
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -
Patna Women’s College
Bihar05.2016
I.S.C. 12th -
St. Joseph's Convent High School
Patna, Bihar03.2013
I.C.SE. 10th -
Carmel High School
Patna, Bihar03.2011
Skills
- SOX 404 Compliance
- ICFR
- Internal Control Design Evaluation
- Internal Control Effectiveness Testing
- Control Remediations
- Revamping Risk & Control Matrix
- Entity Level Controls & ITGCs
- Business Development
- Stakeholder & Client Management
Timeline
Deputy Manager, SOX & Risk Assurance
Deloitte India
01.2024 - Current
Senior, FAAS
EY GDS
08.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Analyst – Advisory
KPMG Global Services Private Limited
10.2021 - 07.2022
Manager - Corporate Banking
ICICI Bank Limited
11.2019 - 09.2021
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -
Patna Women’s College
I.S.C. 12th -
St. Joseph's Convent High School
I.C.SE. 10th -
Carmel High School