Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Websites
PROJECTS
PUBLICATIONS/ RESEARCH
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Timeline
Generic

NAVYA NAIR

MUMBAI

Summary

Navya is a Consultant in the GRCS practice at KPMG India with over two years of experience. She has led comprehensive IT risk assessments, emphasizing control design evaluation and testing for operational effectiveness. Her work includes researching and applying industry best practices, recommending process enhancements, and delivering well-supported audit conclusions aligned with compliance frameworks.

She demonstrates strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work while collaborating effectively with global teams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant

KPMG Assurance & Consulting
Mumbai
05.2023 - Current

ITGC/ IT Audits/ ICFR Assessment/ SAP ITGC:

  • Conducted end-to-end testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Application Controls (ITACs), including sample selection, documentation of evidence, and evaluation of control design and operational effectiveness
  • Conducted reviews in the IT General Controls (ITGC) domain, focusing on access management, change management, incident management, backup and restoration, and physical/environmental security across various industries
  • Drafted Risk and Control Matrices for clients as part of Application Risk Assessments, ITAC reviews, and ITGC reviews, contributing to the accuracy and completeness of audit documentation
  • Independently performed multiple process walkthroughs and meetings with control owners to understand and test the Internal Control framework
  • Ensured alignment with compliance frameworks by researching and communicating IT audit best practices, recommending improvements, and delivering well-founded audit conclusions
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams during ITGC reviews and SAP audits to identify potential risks, evaluate control environments, and recommend effective remediation strategies
  • Reviewed user access for critical SAP T-codes (e.g., PFCG, SM31, SU01) and sensitive profiles (e.g., SAP_ALL, SAP_NEW, S_DEVELOP) along with system configuration elements such as RSPARAM, rec client, and client maintenance settings (SCC4)
  • Conducted a comprehensive risk assessment, identifying key operational, financial, and compliance risks
  • Conducted ITGC assessments for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), ensuring the reliability and integrity of financial reporting processes

Intern

KPMG Assurance & Consulting
Mumbai
03.2023 - 04.2023

ITGC/ Industry Research:

  • Gained understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC) audits and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), focusing on control frameworks and audit methodologies
  • Delivered a presentation on "Enterprise and Wholesale Telecom Service Providers in India", including in-depth company analysis and their strategic associations with the firm

Equity Research Intern

Aditya Birla Capital Ltd
Mumbai
05.2022 - 06.2022

Capital Markets and Investment Analysis:

  • Prepared a detailed project report on "Fundamental and Technical Analysis of the Construction and Infrastructure sector", focusing on market trends, financial performance, and sectoral insights
  • Underwent training in Intraday Trading along with study of Fundamental Analysis and various Technical Indicators used to evaluate stock performance

Education

MBA - Finance

SIES School of Business Studies
Navi Mumbai
06-2023

Bachelor of Management Studies - Finance

SIES College of Arts, Science And Commerce
Mumbai
11-2020

Skills

  • IT General Controls
  • IT Application Controls
  • IT Audit
  • SAP ITGC

Certification

  • ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor
  • ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

PROJECTS

A Study on Comparative Financial Analysis of Indian Telecom Sector:

  • Study on major Indian Telecom players namely Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and Bharti Airtel
  • Application of Financial Ratio Analysis to understand & compare the Telecom players' financial performance

Fundamental and Technical Analysis of Construction-Infrastructure Sector:

  • Selection of large-cap and mid-cap Construction-Infrastructure stocks
  • Application of Fundamental and Technical Analysis to understand overall performance of the sector

Exploratory study on E-Payments and consumers perception towards it:

  • Blackbook Project as a part of BMS Course Curriculum
  • Study on various types of E-Payments and future of E-Payments

PUBLICATIONS/ RESEARCH

Neobanks Vs Traditional Banks: SIES Journal of Applied Finance and Accounting

  • To study the concept of Neobanks in India
  • Analyze the perception of people on Neobanks vs Traditional Banks
  • Future of Neobanking

Green Consumerism & Ecological Packaging: International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management

Indian consumers' attitudes about the environment in general.  

  • To understand consumers buying intention with respect to green products
  • To determine whether sustainable packaging has any influence on the consumer purchasing behaviour
  • To study the role of eco packaging promoting sustainability

PERSONAL INTERESTS

  • Networking
  • Exploring travel destinations

Timeline

Consultant

KPMG Assurance & Consulting
05.2023 - Current

Intern

KPMG Assurance & Consulting
03.2023 - 04.2023

Equity Research Intern

Aditya Birla Capital Ltd
05.2022 - 06.2022

MBA - Finance

SIES School of Business Studies

Bachelor of Management Studies - Finance

SIES College of Arts, Science And Commerce
NAVYA NAIR