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Rahul Kumar

Delhi

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Seasoned IT Auditor with over 8 years of experience specializing in comprehensive documentation of ITGC testing, user access audits, and adherence to IT processes. Currently Senior Associate 3 at PwC SDC, leading IT SOX and SOC engagements. Skilled in planning and managing audits to assess controls, operational efficiencies, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Proficient in resolving audit issues and providing value-added recommendations. Established effective communication channels within internal teams and process owners for seamless information flow. Experienced in Internal Audit, Risk and Advisory, Operational Audit, ICFR Testing, Process Designing and Augmentation, and Enterprise Risk Management.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work History

PwC SDC Kolkata Private limited

Senior Associate 3
09.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Led IT General Control (ITGCs) assessment across multiple engagements, ensuring compliance with SOX, SOC 1/2, and internal audit (IA) requirements while aligning with firm methodologies and regulatory expectations.
  • Tested IT General Controls and IT Dependencies (ITDs) including Access Management and Change Management Controls, backup management, across various standard and ERP applications.
  • Reviewed ITGC and ITD control documentation and supported continuous improvement initiatives aligned with COBIT and NIST standards.
  • Conducting comprehensive audits of user access reviews and entitlements to ensure compliance with agreed upon deactivation timelines.
  • Establishing clear and concise communication channels within internal teams and process owners, ensuring seamless information flow for timely completion of IT audits.
  • Conducted process walkthroughs with key IT stakeholders to enhance understanding of system workflows and identify potential control weaknesses early in the engagement lifecycle.
  • Identified control deficiencies and worked with IT and business stakeholders to implement sustainable remediation strategies.
  • Supervised and mentored a team of IT auditors/consultants, enhancing testing quality and adherence to regulatory timelines.
  • Led end-to-end management of ITGC audit engagements, including scoping, planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
  • Oversaw resource planning and workload distribution across concurrent engagements, effectively managing coordination between offshore and onshore teams to meet critical client deadlines.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for onshore stakeholders, providing regular status updates, risk assessments, and issue escalation support.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
  • Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.

ELI Research India Pvt. Ltd.

Assistant Manager – IA
08.2019 - 09.2021

Job overview

BILT Graphic Paper Products Limited (BGPPL)

Assistant Manager- Corporate Audit Services
06.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

Xestion Advisor Private Limited

Sr. Consultant
03.2017 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Assessed the effectiveness of internal controls across key business functions, identified control deficiencies, and delivered actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Led the design, documentation, and implementation of comprehensive SOPs and Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) for core business cycles including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Financial Reporting Controls Program (FRCP), IT General Controls (ITGC), and HR & Payroll.
  • Independently planned and executed risk-based internal audits and operational reviews of strategic business units in alignment with the approved annual audit plan.
  • Authored and finalized detailed internal audit reports, presenting key findings and recommendations to process owners and senior management to drive continuous improvement and control enhancement.
  • Conducted audits and process validations across P2P, O2C, and H2R cycles, identifying control gaps and driving process improvements.
  • Reviewed procurement transactions, vendor contracts, and employee full & final settlements to ensure policy compliance.
  • Assessed debtor management and customer master data for accuracy, credit control, and risk exposure.
  • Led internal investigations into vendor-related issues, uncovering control weaknesses and recommending corrective actions.
  • Audited inventory management processes, including item/vendor code creation and data integrity in Oracle ERP.
  • Performed pre-audit checks of purchase orders and material quality for production use.
  • Assisted in performing SOX compliance testing, including assessment of control design and operating effectiveness under supervision of senior auditors.
  • Performed ICFR assessments by testing key controls and preparing working papers for review.
  • Contributed to the review and update of Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) to reflect changes in processes and control environments.
  • Participated in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Oracle Taleo, validating basic system functionalities and recording test results.

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Chartered Accountant

University Overview

Delhi University

B.Com

University Overview

ICAI

Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA)

University Overview

Skills

SOX 404 Compliance

Certification

Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA), ICAI, 02/01/23

Past Experience

Past Experience
  • ELI Research India Pvt. Ltd., Assistant Manager – IA, 08/01/19, 09/01/21
  • BILT Graphic Paper Products Limited (BGPPL), Assistant Manager- Corporate Audit Services, 06/01/18, 08/01/19
  • Xestion Advisor Private Limited, Sr. Consultant, 03/01/17, 05/01/18, Assessed the effectiveness of internal controls across key business functions, identified control deficiencies, and delivered actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)., Led the design, documentation, and implementation of comprehensive SOPs and Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) for core business cycles including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Financial Reporting Controls Program (FRCP), IT General Controls (ITGC), and HR & Payroll., Independently planned and executed risk-based internal audits and operational reviews of strategic business units in alignment with the approved annual audit plan., Authored and finalized detailed internal audit reports, presenting key findings and recommendations to process owners and senior management to drive continuous improvement and control enhancement., Conducted audits and process validations across P2P, O2C, and H2R cycles, identifying control gaps and driving process improvements., Reviewed procurement transactions, vendor contracts, and employee full & final settlements to ensure policy compliance., Assessed debtor management and customer master data for accuracy, credit control, and risk exposure., Led internal investigations into vendor-related issues, uncovering control weaknesses and recommending corrective actions., Audited inventory management processes, including item/vendor code creation and data integrity in Oracle ERP., Performed pre-audit checks of purchase orders and material quality for production use., Assisted in performing SOX compliance testing, including assessment of control design and operating effectiveness under supervision of senior auditors., Performed ICFR assessments by testing key controls and preparing working papers for review., Contributed to the review and update of Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) to reflect changes in processes and control environments., Participated in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Oracle Taleo, validating basic system functionalities and recording test results.

Profile Summary - Summary

Profile Summary - Summary
Seasoned IT Auditor with extensive experience in conducting audits and managing Identity & Access Systems. Possess over 8 years of industry experience, specializing in comprehensive documentation of ITGC testing, conducting thorough audits of user access, and ensuring adherence to IT processes. Currently engaged as Senior Associate 3 at PwC SDC, overseeing the planning and successful execution of IT SOX and SOC engagements. Excellent skills in planning & managing audits to assess controls, operational efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures, and regulations; skilled in resolving audit problems and suggesting value added recommendations. Established clear and concise communication channels within internal teams and process owners, ensuring seamless information flow for timely completion of IT audits. Credited with experience in Internal Audit, Risk and Advisory, Operational Audit, ICFR Testing, Process Designing and Augmentation and ERM (Enterprise Risk Management)

Software

SAP

Oracle Ebs

Workday

AuditBoard

ServiceNow

Archer GRC

Alteryx

Jira

Github

MS Office

Timeline

Senior Associate 3
PwC SDC Kolkata Private limited
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager – IA
ELI Research India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2019 - 09.2021
Assistant Manager- Corporate Audit Services
BILT Graphic Paper Products Limited (BGPPL)
06.2018 - 08.2019
Sr. Consultant
Xestion Advisor Private Limited
03.2017 - 05.2018
Delhi University
B.Com
01.2022
ICAI
Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA)
02.2023
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountant
01.2016

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