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SANCHIT VARSHNEY

Aligarh

Summary

Proactive Chartered Accountant with 5 years of experience in IT audits, internal audits, SOC and SOX audits. Strong experience in ITGC, ITAC, cybersecurity frameworks, and information security compliance (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). Proven leader in team and project management and stakeholder engagement. Seeking a challenging role to apply my expertise and contribute to organizational success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

KPMG India
01.2025 - Current
  • Led and managed end to end IT audits, SOC 1 and 2 and ITGC engagements.
  • Ensured compliance with IT governance, data protection, and cybersecurity regulations.
  • Managed project timelines, budgets, and resources for effective audit execution.
  • Supervised and mentored four IT audit professionals, fostering team growth and efficiency.
  • Mentored junior team members on SOC 2 controls mapping across all Trust Services Criteria, as well as structuring and formatting of SOC 2 Type I and Type II reports.

Senior Associate 2

PwC SDC
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Led and managed IT audits, internal audits, SOC 1/2, ISAE, ISO 27001, SOX, ITGC and ITAC testing as per COSO, COBIT frameworks for information security.
  • Assisted in development and preparation of business proposal for prospective clients
  • Prepared audit reports detailing findings and led close out meetings with senior management ensuring risks were reported and mitigated.
  • Monitored KPIs, tracked project progress, and fostered trust-based relationships through structured communication with teams and clients.
  • Led a team of five members to drive high performance and project success.
  • Facilitated global collaboration across virtual teams (US, UK, Canada, Australia) and maintained a strong professional network.
  • Budgeted audits and tracked actual vs expected costs to monitor client profitability.

Senior Associate 2

PwC UK
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Conducted IT audits, internal audits, SOC 1/2, ISAE, ISO 27001, SOX, ITGC and ITAC testing as per COSO, COBIT frameworks for information security
  • Assisted in development and preparation of business proposal for prospective clients
  • Prepared audit reports detailing findings and recommendations to ensure compliance
  • Monitored KPIs, tracked project progress, and fostered trust-based relationships through structured communication with teams and clients
  • Supervised and coached team members to drive high performance and project success
  • Facilitated global collaboration across virtual teams (US, UK, Canada, Australia) and maintained a strong professional network
  • Budgeted audits and tracked actual vs
  • Expected costs to monitor client profitability

Senior Associate 2

PwC SDC
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Conducted IT audits, internal audits, SOC 1/2, ISAE, ISO 27001, SOX, ITGC and ITAC testing as per COSO, COBIT frameworks for information security
  • Assisted in development and preparation of business proposal for prospective clients
  • Prepared audit reports detailing findings and recommendations to ensure compliance
  • Monitored KPIs, tracked project progress, and fostered trust-based relationships through structured communication with teams and clients
  • Supervised and coached team members to drive high performance and project success
  • Facilitated global collaboration across virtual teams (US, UK, Canada, Australia) and maintained a strong professional network
  • Budgeted audits and tracked actual vs
  • Expected costs to monitor client profitability

Auditor

Self-Employed Auditor
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Self-employed auditor handling internal audits, tax audit reports, and income tax returns for individuals and companies

Education

Bachelors in Commerce -

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Delhi
01-2020

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Delhi
11-2019

Skills

  • IT Audit, Internal Audit, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOX, ISAE, ITGC, ITAC
  • Cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST)
  • Budgeting
  • Team Leadership
  • Coaching and Supervision
  • Project and Relationship Management

Major Clients

  • Bank of America
  • HSBC
  • Cenovus
  • London Metal Exchange
  • Travelex

Timeline

Assistant Manager

KPMG India
01.2025 - Current

Senior Associate 2

PwC SDC
07.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Associate 2

PwC UK
07.2022 - 07.2024

Senior Associate 2

PwC SDC
08.2020 - 07.2022

Auditor

Self-Employed Auditor
11.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelors in Commerce -

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

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