M PREMKUMAR GOUD
SAP Risk Consultant
Hyderabad
Summary
Risk & Controls Professional with 3 years of experience in SOX compliance, ITGC/ITAC testing, and SAP control reviews across global clients in Energy, Manufacturing, Technology, and Professional Services. Skilled in evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, performing risk assessments, and executing testing for SAP automated & manual controls. Known for strong documentation, stakeholder communication, and driving improvements in IT governance and compliance processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Associate 2 – ETS SAP CI Team
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC AC)
03.2023 - Current
- Performed SOX testing of SAP controls (BPC, ITGC, ITAC, ITDM-Other), ensuring compliance with global audit standards.
- Executed testing of design and operating effectiveness, drafted audit observations, and supported remediation follow-ups.
- Conducted SAP configuration reviews, segregation-of-duties (SoD) checks, system validations, and revalidations.
- Collaborated with control owners and PwC audit teams to enhance documentation quality and streamline processes.
- Developed risk and control matrices, performed walkthroughs, and contributed to process improvement initiatives.
Client Engagement Highlights.
- ConocoPhillips – Developed RCMs and executed CTS testing across SAP modules.
- AES Corporation – Performed testing of IS-U automated & manual controls; performed key report validations.
- Acco Brands – Executed ITGC testing across regions and supported mitigation of open risks.
- RSI – Performed UAR & access revocation analysis; executed QC checks for completeness and accuracy.
- Clorox – Reviewed Wave 1/2 workpapers, tested controls, reconciled rulesets, and built dashboards for control inventory.
- Google – Executed global ITGC & ITAC testing; identified design gaps and supported remediation testing.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT)
Hyderabad01.2023
Skills
ITGC, ITAC, ITDM–Other
Certification
SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Financial Accounting (C_TS4FI_2023)
Accomplishments
- Mentored junior analysts on SOX methodology, documentation standards, and audit procedures.
- Streamlined control inventory management processes to improve traceability and reporting.
- Recognized for accuracy, ownership, and strong delivery across engagements.
Timeline
Associate 2 – ETS SAP CI Team
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC AC)
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT)