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Sashee Kiran Raman

Independent Testing Specialist - AVP
Chennai

Summary

Experienced SOX & Internal Controls Specialist with over 4 years of expertise in PCAOB-compliant audits, SOX 404 testing, and financial control validation in Big 4 and banking industries. Skilled in driving process enhancements, coordinating stakeholders, implementing COSO 2013, conducting ICFR testing, and managing fraud risks for Fortune 500 clients while ensuring strict compliance in dynamic settings. US CPA candidate (2 sections passed) actively pursuing CISA certification. Proficient in automating controls testing using Power BI/SQL and overseeing end-to-end SOX compliance management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Testing Specialist (AVP) – Corporate Risk

Wells Fargo International Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2025 - Current
  • Evaluate Bank’s risk, control, and policy frameworks within the Enterprise Function Corporate Risk domain, and test their effectiveness.
  • Led and executed comprehensive SOX 404 testing of business process controls, collaborating with process owners, and cross-functional teams to verify design and operational effectiveness.
  • Developed standardized test scripts, improved testing efficiency, and collaborated with process and control owners to enhance overall business process controls.
  • Produced detailed testing and compliance reports for senior management, supporting regulatory exam preparedness, and timely audit responses.
  • Enhanced team capabilities in risk analytics by implementing data-driven testing methodologies and automating elements of the testing lifecycle.

Senior Consultant – Accounting and Advisory Services

Tickmarks.Inc
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, overseeing the preparation and posting of journal entries.
  • Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all activities.
  • Coordinated internal and external audits for tech clients, resolving 15 or more control gaps in revenue cycle operations, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
  • Implemented internal controls for monthly financial closes, ensuring SOX compliance across SAP/Oracle environments.
  • Conduct detailed variance and flux analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential areas for improvement.

Audit Senior Assistant

Deloitte & Touche AERS, Hyderabad
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Achieved 95% accuracy through in-depth qualitative audits of consumer and manufacturing giants.
  • Led SOX 404 testing for 8+ Fortune 500 clients (tech and consumer retail sectors), covering revenue cycles, JEs, and ICFR under PCAOB standards.
  • Contributed to the effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of risk programs, including COSO/SOX internal control testing, and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) requirements in audits. Identified critical business risks and designed audits (JE testing, revenue cycle) to mitigate fraud.
  • Identified a $5M liability misstatement via substantive testing, strengthening the client’s control environment.
  • Executed comprehensive external audits for Fortune 500 multinational corporations, identifying inefficiencies that led to the recovery of $5 million in misstated liabilities.
  • Led specific areas of the audit, including internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) testing per SOX compliance, walk-through meetings, and substantive testing for numerous private and public clients.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
  • Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
  • Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
  • Coordinated end-to-end SOX program activities, including deficiency identification, root cause analysis, follow-up on remediation, and senior management reporting.
  • Proficient in risk assessment, ASC 606 revenue recognition, financial statement analysis, and SOX compliance of ICFR.
  • Delivered training on SOX compliance and internal control best practices to junior staff.
  • Assisted in the development of audit plans, walkthrough calls, and identifying key areas of focus.
  • Supported senior auditors and managers in the preparation of detailed reports for management, working papers, reports, and various account reconciliations efficiently in budgeted time, outlining key findings and areas for improvement.

Consulting and Operating Analyst (Intern)

Dvara Money-Cabdot
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Led financial education initiatives for 100 gig workers, resulting in financial inclusion and facilitating tax return filing.

Operations Analyst (Intern)

Goldman Sachs & Co. (Bengaluru) - Remote
05.2020 - 06.2020
  • Helped the Securities Division in Foreign Exchange (FX) Derivatives Confirmations and Settlements in a project that automated key steps in the trade settlement process, reducing manual processing time by 20% and minimizing operational risk.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Loyola College
Chennai, India
05-2021

PGDM - Corporate Accounting

All India Management Association
Delhi
04.2001 -

PGDM - Finance

All India Management Association
Delhi
04.2001 -

Skills

  • SOX Compliance: Business Process Controls Testing Risk & Controls Assessment & Documentation ICFR Testing COSO Compliance and Testing PCAOB Standards SOX 404 ICFR Evaluation and SOX Compliance
  • Audit Tools: Omnia EMS AS2 AuditBoard Power BI/SQL Workiva MS Office
  • ERP Systems: SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Core: Financial Controls Risk Assessment Audit Automation
  • Strong Research and Analytical Skills
  • Process Improvement & Controls Optimization
  • Client Relationship Management (CRM) and Project Management
  • Remediation Planning & Tracking
  • Strong Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

Accomplishments

  • Recovered $5M in misstated liabilities via SOX-driven audit for Fortune 500 client (Deloitte).
  • Automated control testing for 50+ processes using Power BI, cutting validation time by 30% (Wells Fargo).
  • Maintained 95%+ audit accuracy across 20+ SOX engagements (Deloitte).
  • x3 Spot Awards, x1 Applause Award and x2 Highflier Award – for performing excellent audit services for multiple consumer products companies and for scintillating client services and for highest utility and client service hours served during the non- busy season in Deloitte.
  • Pre-finalist in the National Final of Deloitte Graduate School Maverick 2020.
  • Won 8 Cultural Individual Championship Titles with 150+ prizes in cultural, public speaking, and quizzing events.
  • Led the school and college unions as Cultural Secretaries.
  • Best outgoing student award in both school and college.
  • Runner-up at the cluster level in the All-India CBSE 11-a-side Football Tournament.

Timeline

Independent Testing Specialist (AVP) – Corporate Risk

Wells Fargo International Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2025 - Current

Senior Consultant – Accounting and Advisory Services

Tickmarks.Inc
06.2024 - 01.2025

Audit Senior Assistant

Deloitte & Touche AERS, Hyderabad
08.2021 - 06.2024

Consulting and Operating Analyst (Intern)

Dvara Money-Cabdot
12.2020 - 01.2021

Operations Analyst (Intern)

Goldman Sachs & Co. (Bengaluru) - Remote
05.2020 - 06.2020

PGDM - Corporate Accounting

All India Management Association
04.2001 -

PGDM - Finance

All India Management Association
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Loyola College

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