SAKTHISUPRIYA RENGARAJU
Chennai
Summary
Experienced IT Audit professional with 10+ years in IT audits, including ITGCs, SOX, application controls, and third-party risk management. Expertise in leading audit engagements, identifying key risks, and assessing control deficiencies. Skilled in drafting comprehensive reports and actionable recommendations.
Overview
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Certification
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18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager- Internal Audit IT
Aster Global Centre
Bengaluru
12.2024 - 01.2026
- - Collaborated with the IT Audit Head on the annual risk assessment process, continuously updating the IT audit universe and assisted in scoping the audit plan across group business verticals in GCC regions.
- - Led team of 3 and carried out end-to-end IT audit engagements, including ITGCs, application controls, and ad-hoc testing across HRMS, PACS, ERP, POS applications, critical infrastructure, Azure cloud, Oracle database, network, and contact center.
- - Supported execution and timely completion of VAPT, web and mobile application security testing, post-implementation review of ERP application, data lake security review, and data privacy review performed by audit partners.
- - Reviewed application interface testing, data migration, and IT automated controls to provide reasonable assurance over financial and operational controls.
- - Performed third-party risk reviews across application vendors, including vendor due diligence and contract review.
- - Coordinated ICFR and statutory audits performed by external audit partners end to end, from walkthrough to action item closure.
- - Supported assessment and testing of audit management tool during the development to production phases.
- - Assisted with cross-functional audit engagements from Business audit team.
- - Collaborated with IT leads and Internal Audit Head on maintaining risk register.
- - Collaborated with diverse stakeholder groups - IT, Information Security, external vendors, audit partners in timely completion of the planned audits and to drive timely remediation of the audit findings, achieving a 80% of on-time resolution rate.
- - Reviewed audit reports prepared by junior auditors and audit partners, then presented the report to the audit board and respective business heads.
- - Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their successful completion of CISA certification and strengthening team capabilities.
- - Prepared quarterly and half-yearly audit review reports for presentation to the audit committee and investors.
- - Accomplishment: Awarded Best Employee title for delivering outstanding performance in Q2 2025.
Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist (Team Lead)
Accenture
Bengaluru
08.2021 - 12.2024
- - Supported ITGC and application controls testing for leading insurance client, AIG, through audit fieldwork, control walkthroughs, and detailed testing across operating systems, networks, databases, application layers, and end-user processes.
- - Led team of 2 in ITGC, ITD, and automated controls testing for SAP and S/4HANA, enhancing compliance and risk management since Q1 2023.
- - Developed audit plans and programs, defining scope and objectives, conducting detailed testing, documenting findings, and presenting results to stakeholders to ensure effective compliance oversight.
- - Managed multiple stakeholders, including onshore counterparts, client management, business process owners, external auditors, and technology risk and compliance team.
- - Evaluated segregation of duties and emergency access management controls over application security for ERP systems, including SAP, ServiceNow, and SailPoint.
- - Partnered with the Automation team and management to drive end-to-end automation of change management and password-setting control testing, from BRD development through implementation, including coordination of walkthroughs with stakeholders.
- - Assessed network access security controls, including timely disablement of network access and post-termination logon activity monitoring.
- - Reviewed privileged root account management and access controls on AWS cloud.
- - Tested logical security controls in applications and databases such as SQL, Sybase, and Oracle.
- - Performed platform reviews across Windows, Unix, AS400, and mainframe environments, including independent design and operating effectiveness testing for technology controls.
- - Supported entity-level controls testing focused on IT security awareness and communication.
- - Reviewed senior auditor workpapers and documented feedback.
- - Accomplishments: Earned Core Value Award from management within six months of joining and Star of Business Award for strong performance in Q3 FY2022.
Assistant Manager, Internal Audit
Aneja Associates
Chennai
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Reviewed IT General controls, including access management, change management, and application and data security controls.
- Conducted concurrent audit at top international bank's Financial Market Operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory, financial risk, and compliance standards.
- Tested IT application and Infrastructure to ensure they align with business objectives and IT strategies, assessing their design and operating effectiveness.
- Conducted a Segregation of Duties (SOD) check on Financial Trading Platforms such as FEDS and MUREX, and reviewed access controls on the settlement platform, CCIL.
- Reviewed and tested Logical Security, Computer Operations for Windows, Unix and Mainframe platforms.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to identify patterns and root causes, enhancing the effectiveness of the auditing process.
- Cultivated strong relationships with client's Business and IT heads and Management team, fostering collaboration and communication.
- Provided technical guidance and knowledge to team members and banking staff, helping them efficiently complete their assigned tasks.
- Accomplishment: Received the Best Report Award within six months for Concurrent Audit at Standard Chartered Bank.
Manager, Corporate Business (South)
Pinnacle Financial Consultancy & Investment Services
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Oversee business operations and revenues for four branches in the South region: Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Coimbatore.
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective corporate clients across various industrial segments in the South Zone through regular client visits.
- Evaluate clients' credit profiles to provide suitable financial products that minimize operating costs and improve working capital management.
- Managed products such as LC bill discounting, Bill discounting, ICD, Vendor financing, Buyer's credit/supplier's credit arrangement, Working capital arrangement and equipment funding for mid-size and large corporations.
- Devised plans to improve branch performance, motivate team members, and increase revenue.
- Accomplishments: Rekindled relationships with previous clients and increased overall revenue by 25% through unconventional product – Buyer's credit. Streamlined the branch MIS reporting system to improve management.
Emerging Corporates - CSM, Trade & Forex
IndusInd Bank
Chennai
03.2011 - 09.2012
- Responsible for providing end to end service to SME clients from client engagement to trade & forex documentation as per UCPDC norms, booking rates and managing branch SME client portfolio.
- Responsible for increasing the Trade revenue through client service.
- Responsible for coordinating with branch & Trade operations team to serve clients within the agreed TAT.
- Responsible for smooth functioning of inward & outward remittances through trade document verification.
- Responsible for trade and forex revenue data collation of Chennai and Kerala region and reporting to Zonal Heads.
- Accomplishment: Cross sold fee-based products and received appreciation from clients on the timely service. I have helped acquisition team open current account through references given by existing clients.
SME Relationship Manager - Liabilities, Trade and Forex
Standard Chartered Bank
Chennai
10.2009 - 08.2010
- Responsible for acquisition of current accounts (International Trade account & EEFC account) from the leads generated through various sources.
- Generated trade income through new forex and trade clients acquired.
- Identified clients in multiple banking products through my Interdepartmental coordination and relationship.
- Accomplishment: First in PAN India to open EXIM account among the campus recruits during our training period.
Process Associate - Market research
Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Responsible for data collection and validation of the products sold and newly launched in US retail sector from the Manufacturers and Retailer's site for The Nielsen Company. I have dealt specifically with various products launched in the retail majors like Walmart, Target, Meijer, Kmart, Fred Meyer etc.
- Accomplishment: Received appreciation for my domain knowledge, accuracy, and eye for details. I have also interviewed and trained people for the Product Reference team.
Education
PG Diploma - Retail Banking & Sales
Symbiosis International University
04-2010
MBA - General Management
Anna University
08-2009
Skills
- IT Audit Management
- SOX Compliance
- Application Controls
- Audit Planning
- Third Party Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)- ISACA
Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 LA - Exemplar Global
Manage Engine Certified Product Associate - Manage Engine
Certified One Million Prompters - Dubai Future Foundation
Timeline
Deputy Manager- Internal Audit IT
Aster Global Centre
12.2024 - 01.2026
Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist (Team Lead)
Accenture
08.2021 - 12.2024
Assistant Manager, Internal Audit
Aneja Associates
03.2016 - 11.2018
Manager, Corporate Business (South)
Pinnacle Financial Consultancy & Investment Services
09.2012 - 08.2014
Emerging Corporates - CSM, Trade & Forex
IndusInd Bank
03.2011 - 09.2012
SME Relationship Manager - Liabilities, Trade and Forex
Standard Chartered Bank
10.2009 - 08.2010
Process Associate - Market research
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2007 - 08.2008
PG Diploma - Retail Banking & Sales
Symbiosis International University
MBA - General Management
Anna University