Md. Zeefahad
Chartered Accountant
Delhi
Summary
Accomplished Chartered Accountant & CISA-qualified Auditor with 10+ years of comprehensive experience in Internal Audit, SOX Compliance, and ITGC Control Testing. Proven expertise in end-to-end audit & risk compliance management, including enterprise risk management (ERM) testing, control framework design, and regulatory compliance execution. Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-entity audit engagements, conducting control testing (walkthrough, design electiveness, and operating electiveness). Seeking opportunities as Internal Auditor, SOX Auditor, or ITGC Auditor to leverage extensive audit expertise and certifications.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Business Process Delivery & Regulatory Compliance Senior Analyst
Accenture
06.2021 - Current
- Co-lead ITGC operational Control Testing Team, with active involvement in control testing for Bank of Thailand (BOT) compliance. Scope of controls includes IT Governance, Access Management, Risk Management, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP), Incident & Problem Management, Physical & Environmental Management, and System Development & Acquisition.
- Collaborating closely with Operational and Finance COEs to design and review control frameworks, ensuring effective risk management
- Conducting in-depth research and process assessments to identify control gaps through Design Effectiveness (DE) and Operating Effectiveness (OE) testing, followed by actionable recommendations.
- Performed data analysis to support project requirements, with experience working at the 1st Line of Defense (LOD) and leading teams at the 2nd LOD level.
- Cross-trained 50 employees, enhancing their skills in control testing from walkthroughs to DE and OE testing.
Sr. Associate (Audit and Assurance)
PKF Sridhar and Santhanam LLP
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Handled comprehensive project audit of Delhi international airport of India (DIAL) a subsidiary of GMR and reported audit findings to the Management assurance group (MAG) as per stipulated time lines.
- Evaluated various compliances like environmental and labor law compliances and reported the discrepancies.
- Handled ICFR testing by evaluating RCM and tested its DE and OE effectiveness by documenting the results.
- Evaluated various internal audit processes like (PTP,OTC,RTR & HTR) for various industries and reported the discrepancies.
Senior Consultant - Internal Auditor
Xestion Advisory Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed end‑to‑end internal audits across multiple sectors.
- Conducted ICFR testing and RCM augmentation.
- Led special assignment like "Digital Addressable System (DAS) Subscription and Technical audits" for Multiple System Operators (MSOs) across various locations in india and for leading broadcasters and ensured compliance with TRAI standards.
Internal Auditor
PR Mehra & Co.
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Conducted comprehensive internal audit assessments across multiple business units and divisions located in india for one of the leading automobile company.
- Delivered clear audit findings and supported management in corrective action planning.
- Provided valuable insights to management, contributing to informed decision-making processes and to improve internal controls.
Auditor Manager
SASK & Co.
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted in filing various statutory returns and compliances ( Like Income Tax, TDS, GST and ROC related.
- Reduced instances of financial discrepancies by conducting in-depth reviews of financial records and accounts.
- Identified and reported internal audit issues.
Audit Manager / Article Trainee
KJMA & Associates
02.2010 - 06.2017
- Facilitated internal audits, statutory filings, and tax compliance.
- Conducted bank, stock, and company audits within deadlines.
- Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Improved client relations by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Gained hands‑on experience with Tally, QuickBooks, and MS Office
Education
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Auditing
Information Systems Audit & Control Association
Delhi 04.2001 -
Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Auditing And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Delhi 04.2001 -
CS Executive - Company Compliances
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Delhi 04.2001 -
B.Com. (P) - undefined
University of Delhi
01.2012
Class XII - undefined
National Institute Of Open Learning
01.2008
Class X - undefined
National Institute Of Open Learning
01.2006
Skills
- Internal Audit & SOX Compliance
- ITGC operational Control Testing
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- ICFR Testing & RCM Augmentation
- Regulatory Compliance (Tax, ROC, GST, TDS)
- Well-versed with MS office, SAP (Used for Internal Audit purpose), GRC tool like MetricStream & etc
Certification
2024, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Accomplishments
- Awarded Appreciation Reward Points by onshore senior management for outstanding contributions toward achieving targets and driving operational efficiency
- Honored with multiple accolades including Operational Excellence – Employee of the Year, Employee of the Month, and Employee of the Quarter, along with recognition points from senior leadership.
- Consistently received client appreciation emails for improvement initiatives and strategic recommendations, several of which were formally acknowledged by the Audit Committee.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Anis Ahmed
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Business Process Delivery & Regulatory Compliance Senior Analyst
Accenture
06.2021 - Current
Sr. Associate (Audit and Assurance)
PKF Sridhar and Santhanam LLP
12.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Consultant - Internal Auditor
Xestion Advisory Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 12.2020
Internal Auditor
PR Mehra & Co.
06.2018 - 04.2019
Auditor Manager
SASK & Co.
03.2018 - 06.2018
Audit Manager / Article Trainee
KJMA & Associates
02.2010 - 06.2017
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Auditing
Information Systems Audit & Control Association
04.2001 -
Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Auditing And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -
CS Executive - Company Compliances
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
04.2001 -
B.Com. (P) - undefined
University of Delhi
Class XII - undefined
National Institute Of Open Learning
Class X - undefined
National Institute Of Open Learning