RAHUL SAXENA
General Manager
Gurgaon
Summary
Dynamic Internal Audit and SOX professional with over 14 years of progressive experience in consulting and global organizations, including the telecom, media, manufacturing, and safety and security sectors. Strong expertise in ICFR, SOX compliance, IFC reviews, risk-based audits, BCM testing, continuous improvement, and governance frameworks. Proven track record of leading complex audits, influencing senior stakeholders, and enhancing control environments to deliver high-quality audit outcomes across diverse geographies. Committed to driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of compliance within organizations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
General Manager
Johnson Control India
01.2024 - Current
- Provide enterprise-level leadership over the SOX compliance program, overseeing planning, execution, and reporting of ICFR testing in alignment with COSO standards across key business processes
- Govern assessments of control design and operating effectiveness, ensuring timely identification of deficiencies, robust root-cause analysis, and sustainable remediation outcomes
- Own and standardize SOX documentation and control frameworks, including RCMs, process narratives, flowcharts, Segregation of Duties (SoD), and transition testing for new systems and processes
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with business leadership, Internal Audit, External Auditors, and IT Security to align on audit strategy, remediation roadmaps, and regulatory expectations
- Oversee PCI DSS compliance and governance, driving policy implementation, control assurance, and coordination with IT Security to maintain strong data protection and compliance posture
- Strengthen control culture and audit maturity through executive-level training, compliance awareness initiatives, and deployment of data-driven dashboards (Power BI) to monitor control health, remediation progress, and program performance
- Drive audit transformation initiatives, including the migration of SOX testing from SharePoint to AuditBoard, enabling automation, standardized workflows, enhanced transparency, and stakeholder reporting
Deputy Manager
Protiviti
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Leading internal audit, SOX and IFC engagements for Telecom, Media and Technology (TMT) clients.
- Executing risk-based internal audits covering revenue, procurement, payroll, marketing spends, customer service, HR and financial close processes.
- Performing IFC reviews including RCM validation, identification of missing controls, and testing of design and operating effectiveness.
- Managing SOX compliance engagements including documentation, walkthroughs, testing and remediation support.
- Preparing SOC 1 Type II reports with focus on ICOFR and business process controls.
- Conducting BCM and BCP testing including BIA, IT DR planning and critical application assessment.
- Managing engagement lifecycle: planning, fieldwork, reporting, quality reviews and client communications.
Assistant Manager
British Telecom
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Performed extensive testing of SOX controls for design and operating effectiveness across key finance cycles.
- Prepared annual and quarterly SOX audit plans in collaboration with senior management and external auditors.
- Developed and maintained enterprise-level control frameworks aligned to risk appetite.
- Identified opportunities to rationalize risks and controls while maintaining strong control environment.
- Influenced senior stakeholders to drive timely issue resolution and audit closure.
Finance Analyst
British Telecom
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed AP processes (T&S, vendor payments, reconciliations) for APAC, MEA and India regions.
- Supported internal and external audits ensuring SOX compliance and documentation accuracy.
- Designed and enhanced MIS, dashboards, policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls.
- Maintained SLA/KPI reporting and participated in monthly governance reviews with in-country teams.
Senior Finance Professional
British Telecom
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Invoice processing, AP trial balance management, month-end accruals and MIS reporting.
- Maintained SLAs/KPIs and supported audit and compliance requirements.
Education
MBA -
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Shobhit University
10th & 12th - undefined
CBSE Board
Skills
SOX (ICFR) & IFC Audits Risk Control Matrices (RCM) Test of Design & Operating Effectiveness
Internal Audit (Operational & Financial) Risk Assessment Process Walkthroughs
Governance & Compliance BCM / BCP Testing SOC 1 Type II Reports
Team leadership
Project management
Performance improvement
Training and development
Risk mitigation
Consistently meet goals
Accomplishments
- Gold Ribbon Certified for three consecutive years for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Multiple R&R and Quarterly Awards for audit excellence, process improvement and cost optimization.
- Recognized for zero audit escalations and significant efficiency improvements in expense processing.
Certification
IAP – Internal Audit Practice (Certified)
Timeline
General Manager
Johnson Control India
01.2024 - Current
Deputy Manager
Protiviti
01.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager
British Telecom
01.2018 - 01.2023
Finance Analyst
British Telecom
01.2015 - 01.2018
Senior Finance Professional
British Telecom
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Shobhit University
10th & 12th - undefined
CBSE Board
MBA -
Mahatma Gandhi University