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VENKATESH A

Summary

Manager with over 10+ years of dedicated experience in IT audit, SOX, IT general controls, internal/external audit, SAP, and internal control audits. Proficient in a wide range of IT-related functions, including IT audit, external audit, and risk assessment. Skilled in a broad range of IT functions, such as risk assessment, control benchmarking, and external audit support. Proven ability to lead automated controls testing, and assess the design and operating effectiveness of access and security controls. Bringing outstanding problem-solving abilities, paired with in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures. Proficient in evaluating employee performance and overseeing key projects, and both a CISA-certified professional and an ISO 27001 lead auditor certified.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

Genpact ERC
Bengaluru
01.2025 - Current
  • As an audit manager, I led and executed a product assurance audit for a FAANG client, focusing on the evaluation of end-to-end controls embedded within the FAANG client's product development lifecycle.
  • Focusing on assessing the effectiveness of controls related to data integrity, privacy, security, and compliance across FAANG’s digital products and platforms.
  • Responsibilities included planning and scoping the audit, identifying key risks associated with product development and user data handling, and evaluating the control environment for adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
  • Collaborating with the client's Product, Engineering, Information Security, and Legal teams.

Manager

PwC (SDC)
Bengaluru
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Led and managed multiple engagements across diverse domains, including ITGC, SAP, and SOX compliance.
  • Strategically planned, monitored, and budgeted resources to ensure seamless business operations.
  • Spearheaded new project initiatives, resulting in increased productivity, and improved engagement outcomes.
  • Evaluated team members’ skill sets, assigned responsibilities to maximize efficiency and performance, and collaborated cross-functionally with departments to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Delegated tasks aligned with associates' skill levels to enhance overall team productivity.
  • Managed annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
  • Generated detailed weekly and monthly reports for senior management, highlighting key operational metrics.
  • Partnered with management to implement follow-up actions addressing any identified control deficiencies.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous learning by mentoring and providing training to audit team members, and held regular team meetings to assess progress, address challenges, and identify improvement opportunities.

Sr. Solution Advisor

Deloitte
Bengaluru
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Lead on SOX engagements, with a team size of six consultants. Responsible for reviewing and performing walkthroughs for the control testing.
  • Close interaction with client audit managers for collating evidence and quality assurance.
  • Performed a design evaluation of IT application controls by re-performing the system process.
  • Performed SOX and financial audits for organizations in the BFSI, telecom, and oil and gas sectors, and performed program development controls testing for SOX audits.
  • Responsible for managing the budget of the project by ensuring margins are maintained, and effectively utilizing resources across different levels.
  • Performed interface testing on IT application controls to verify the completeness and accuracy of data transferred between two applications.

Senior Associate 2

PwC (SDC)
Bengaluru
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Conduct walkthroughs for various ITGC controls and prepare effective documentation, which includes a review of policies and procedures.
  • Perform a follow-up process with management to remediate any identified deficiencies.
  • Performed end-to-end IT audits for clients that covered evaluating various reports, preparing IT planning memos, conducting walkthroughs, testing, and preparing IT conclusions memos.
  • Experience in attending walkthroughs, documentation of walkthroughs, test-of-one, control design assessment testing, and operating effectiveness testing.
  • ITGC testing includes password configuration testing, user access provisioning, joiners and leavers testing, change management, and periodic access review testing.
  • ITGC testing to back up testing, restoration testing, and job schedule testing.

Senior Consultant

Ernst & Young (EY GDS)
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Experience in attending walkthroughs, documentation of walkthroughs, test-of-one, control design assessment testing, and operating effectiveness testing.
  • Performed interim testing, updated testing, and prepared the year-end memo.
  • ITGC testing includes password configuration testing, user provisioning, joiners and leavers testing, change management, and periodic access review testing.
  • ITGC testing to back up testing, restoration testing, and job schedule testing.
  • Performed IT Applications Control Testing and other responsibilities, such as leading onsite calls and performing multiple roles, etc.

Assistant Manager

Intelenet Global Services
Chennai
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Managing the ISO 27001:2013 compliance for all South region sites.
  • Performing internal audits for the different processes from various industries (BFSI, telecom, travel, etc.).
  • Maintained security controls adhering to client contractual agreement requirements concerning ISO 27001 and organizational baseline standards.
  • Performed various information security audits based on security policy and procedure, contractual and client security requirements, ISO 27001, etc.

SOX Compliance Analyst

HPE
Chennai
11.2014 - 04.2017
  • Perform internal system audits and risk assessments of in-scope Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) applications.
  • Review critical and sensitive authorizations, steer walkthroughs, and document the procedures.
  • Understanding the business processes of the application.
  • Testing SOX controls and testing of segregation of duties in collaboration with Ernst & Young, based on the SOX 404 Act.
  • Ensures that appropriate control owners, SMEs, are identified and properly trained for managing the controls tested against the application or asset.
  • Ensures all management responses and remediation plans are appropriate, and approved by upper management.
  • I have worked on the SAP applications, SOX IT audit procedures, and carried out general IT controls (GITC) testing.

Sr Customer Service Executive

Serco Global Services
Chennai
03.2012 - 02.2014
  • Appointment of Bankers: Access the forms needed to update the account signatories.
  • As per the request from the signatories, we add and remove signatories, as well as change signing limits for the particular account number or the signatories of the entity, as mentioned on the Bank Mandate form, which is used for the authorization process of payments and transfers.

Education

MCA -

Madras Christian College
01.2011

B.Sc. -

Sacred Heart College
01.2008

Skills

  • ITGC
  • SAP
  • ITAC
  • Audit scoping
  • Audit Planning
  • SOX
  • Project Management
  • Project scoping and planning
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • 07/2024, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • 04/2023, ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Manager

Genpact ERC
01.2025 - Current

Manager

PwC (SDC)
06.2023 - 09.2024

Sr. Solution Advisor

Deloitte
12.2021 - 05.2023

Senior Associate 2

PwC (SDC)
01.2020 - 12.2021

Senior Consultant

Ernst & Young (EY GDS)
07.2018 - 12.2020

Assistant Manager

Intelenet Global Services
04.2017 - 07.2018

SOX Compliance Analyst

HPE
11.2014 - 04.2017

Sr Customer Service Executive

Serco Global Services
03.2012 - 02.2014

MCA -

Madras Christian College

B.Sc. -

Sacred Heart College

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