Pankaj Singh
Mumbai
Summary
With over 13 years of professional experience in Information Systems Audit, I am a dedicated and independent professional with a strong focus on assessing internal controls, infrastructure and application audits, and problem analysis and resolution. Skilled at leading and managing application security audit teams while effectively communicating results to various levels of management. Known for preparing formal written audit reports and implementing changes to procedures to enhance efficiency and quality. Possessing extensive expertise in web security testing and application management. I am seeking opportunities with an organization that values integrity, teamwork, and professional growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Vice President
Mizuho Bank
Singapore
01.2022 - Current
- Working with management to identify and evaluate risks connected to IT and business
- Ensured adherence to internal control procedures through thorough examination of records, reports, and operating practices
- Documented audit tests and findings in detailed audit work papers
- Assessed the adequacy of internal control systems via comprehensive audit questionnaires
- Updated and maintained internal control systems by refining audit programs and recommending new policies
- Communicated audit results through well-prepared final reports and discussions with relevant stakeholders
- Conducted special audit and control reports by analyzing and summarizing operational data and trends.
Chief Manager
IndusInd Bank
04.2017 - 01.2022
- Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
- Completes audit workpapers by documenting audit tests and findings
- Appraises adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires
- Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires; recommending new policies and procedures
- Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with auditees
- Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends.
Manager
Kotak Mahindra Bank
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
- Completes audit workpapers by documenting audit tests and findings
- Appraises adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires
- Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires; recommending new policies and procedures
- Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with auditees
- Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends.
Deputy Manager -II
ICICI Bank Limited
08.2011 - 04.2016
- Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
- Completes audit workpapers by documenting audit tests and findings
- Appraises adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires
- Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires; recommending new policies and procedures
- Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with auditees
- Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends.
Education
Master in Computer Management - Computer And Information Systems Security
Sinhgad Institute of Management (SIOM)
PUNE06-2014
MBA/PGDM -
Sinhgad Institute Of Management-SIOM
Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA01.2011
B.A -
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU)
INDIA01.2006
Skills
- Web Application Security
- DR and Data Backup Audit
- Identity Access Management
- Change Management
- Vendor Management Audit
- Risk Assessment
- Internal Audit
- OWASP
- IT Audit
- Information security
- ITGC Controls
- Data Centre Infrastructure Audit
Certification
- MS-Office Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associates
- IT Security and Prevention of Cyber Crimes and Fraud Management
- IT Security
- CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Experienceyears
13
Highlights
Leading and managing an application security audit team for the department., Effectively interacting with and communicating results to auditees, audit management, business unit management and senior management., Prepare formal written audit reports/ memos and supporting work papers that document testing and conclusions on the adequacy of controls., Makes effective decisions and recommends changes to procedures to increase efficiency and quality., Extensive knowledge of Web Security testing, Application Management, Change Management, Identity Access Management, Interface controls, Business Continuity, Vendor process, Customer Service Phone Banking, Mobile Banking, IT Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery and Data Centre audit., Risk assessment and analysis (Policy, standards). Disaster Recovery (DR) drills of various business channels and review and of IT environment with reference to BGP., Work with team management to continually evolve and improve existing processes., Received certification of participation on several training programs conducted by DELOITTE TOUCHE INDIA PVT. LTD., Received certification of participation on several training programs conducted by PALADION NETWORKS., Received certification of participation on Hands-on Web Application Security Training by SECURITY BRIGADE., Participate in Bank training organized by Institute of Development and Research of Banking Technology (IDRBT) for brief overview of Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing and Cyber Defense., Awarded Best and Passionate IT Auditor in APAC region in Mizuho Bank., Appreciation from Senior Management for identifying the critical vulnerabilities in the applications., Appreciation from Head of Data Centre & Security of the bank for Data Centre audit., Audit of core banking and insurance applications.
Personal Information
Title: Vice President
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
- Playing Cricket
- Watching Movies
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Vice President
Mizuho Bank
01.2022 - Current
Chief Manager
IndusInd Bank
04.2017 - 01.2022
Manager
Kotak Mahindra Bank
04.2016 - 04.2017
Deputy Manager -II
ICICI Bank Limited
08.2011 - 04.2016
Master in Computer Management - Computer And Information Systems Security
Sinhgad Institute of Management (SIOM)
MBA/PGDM -
Sinhgad Institute Of Management-SIOM
B.A -
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU)
- MS-Office Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associates
- IT Security and Prevention of Cyber Crimes and Fraud Management
- IT Security
- CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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