Gujapaneni Gangadhar

• Supported ITGC team by effectively testing manual and IT general controls, evaluating change management and logical access activities, and implementing security controls in information security audits and SOX 404 evaluations, ensuring compliance and oversight of controls through confirmations with developers and SOX managers, while documenting discrepancies for clear communication and obtaining final approval on control completion from SOX managers.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conducted ITGC testing to ensure compliance with logical access modifications and operational controls.
• Assess operational efficiency to guarantee compliance with Section 404 of SOX Act of 2002.
• Summarized internal controls testing remediation action items and coordinated escalation processes to address identified gaps.
• maintaining IT application security standards across entire application lifecycle for enterprise applications.
• Consolidated data from multiple departments to ensure comprehensive coverage. Assessed data for accuracy and identified gaps in reporting. Performed monthly reconciliation to maintain data integrity.
• Communicated compliance status and insights to clients based on detailed data analysis and audit processes.
• Engages with client security and compliance manager through regular bi-weekly and monthly compliance meetings.
• Performed risk evaluations and compliance audits ensuring alignment with ITGC and SOX regulations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline internal controls, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Established and updated comprehensive documentation for compliance processes enhancing audit readiness
• Utilized data analytics tools to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy in financial reporting.