DEEKSHA JAYAKARA
Bangalore
Summary
SOX Compliance Professional experienced in SOX controls testing, statutory audit, internal controls, and risk assessment. Achieved process improvements through effective control design, operating effectiveness testing, and team coaching. Focused on standardizing testing processes and enhancing documentation practices while driving remediation efforts across cross-functional teams.
Overview
2
2
Languages
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Officer - SOX Controls Testing
STATE STREET CORPORATE SERVICES MUMBAI PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore
01.2022 - Current
- Plan and execute SOX testing to assess design and operating effectiveness; document results in accordance with established auditing and compliance requirements.
- Contributed to annual SOX scoping and testing plan development; performed walkthroughs and assessed control design against business and financial reporting risks.
- Created and maintained SOPs for the SOX controls testing process and the monthly SOX applicability assessment, standardizing execution and documentation practices.
- Reviewed testing work performed by testers, provided feedback, challenged conclusions, and ensured consistent quality across the team.
- Supported SOX and internal control documentation by developing Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, flowcharts, and testing workpapers.
- Use internal automation and productivity tools, including Copilot and Power BI, to improve analysis, reporting and efficiency of SOX activities.
- Communicate deficiencies and exceptions, assist with root-cause analysis and practical remediation recommendations, and follow up on remediation activities.
Senior Associate 2 (Assistant Manager)
KPMG GLOBAL SERVICES
Bangalore
10.2012 - 01.2022
- Executed audit procedures including tests of operating effectiveness, details, analytical procedures, and IPE accuracy/completeness testing across multiple audit areas to ensure compliance and reliability.
- Supervised and reviewed junior team members and interns; delegated work and provided coaching and performance feedback.
- Prepared control deficiency reports and recommendations, coordinated remediation actions, and maintained effective relationships with engagement teams and clients.
- Developed control deficiency reports and recommendations, coordinated remediation actions, and fostered strong relationships with engagement teams and clients to enhance collaboration and communication.
- Participated in risk assessment and scoping exercises; updated SOX documentation, flowcharts and RCMs and supported control implementation/modification.
- Performed audit procedures including test of operating effectiveness, test of details, analytical procedures and IPE accuracy/completeness testing across multiple audit areas.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance & Accounts
Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Accounts
Alva's College
Skills
- SOX Compliance
- ICFR
- Control Design
- Operating Effectiveness
- Risk Assessment
- Scoping
- RCMs
- Process Narratives
- Walkthroughs
- IPE Testing
- Control deficiency analysis
- Remediation Follow-up
- Power BI
- Workiva
- Microsoft 365
- Team Review
- Coaching
Awards
- State Street: 3 Bravo Awards
- KPMG: 4 Client Service Excellence Awards
- Associate of the Quarter - Q3 2016
- Senior Associate of the Quarter - Q2 2019
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Officer - SOX Controls Testing
STATE STREET CORPORATE SERVICES MUMBAI PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2022 - Current
Senior Associate 2 (Assistant Manager)
KPMG GLOBAL SERVICES
10.2012 - 01.2022
Master of Business Administration - Finance & Accounts
Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Accounts
Alva's College