Venkatesh Padmanabhan
Chennai
Summary
Detail-oriented IT Auditor seeking to leverage extensive experience in conducting thorough audits, including IT General Controls, SOX compliance, and third-party assurance engagements such as ISAE 3402 and SOC 1. Proven ability to identify risks, implement effective controls, and ensure regulatory compliance in dynamic corporate environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
06.2023 - Current
- Managed and directed numerous IT audits, SOX audits, ICFR/IFC audits and third party assurance engagements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and client expectations.
- Successfully led and mentored a team of consultants in executing complex IT audit engagements, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment
- Provided ongoing training and development opportunities to team members to enhance their technical skills and understanding of audit methodologies.
- Involved in day to day operations such as resource utilization management, internal risk clearance and client on-boarding
- Collaborated closely with other member firms to facilitate resource loan staffing for their engagements, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with client needs.
Assistant Manager
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Extensive experience in diverse IT environments encompassing SAP, SAP S/4 Hana, MS SQL, HANA DB, and various Generic Applications supporting multiple industries.
- Conducted IT General Controls Testing focusing on domains such as Access Security, Change Management, Data Center, and Network Operations for numerous clients.
- Executed Automated Business Cycle Controls testing, including comprehensive process walkthrough and in-depth understanding of business processes such as Payroll, Fixed Assets and Depreciation, Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash.
- Participated in numerous third-party assurance (TPA) engagements, including ISAE 3402, SOC 1, and SOC 2 audits, for prominent clients within the service industry
Internal Auditor
Ashok Leyland
05.2021 - Current
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments, and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes
- Participated and lead projects relating to development of fraud risk indicators and implementing continuous control monitoring using data analytics.
Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Responsible for delivering internal audit reports in accordance with the internal audit methodology
- Performed operational effectiveness testing under Sarbanes-Oxley act
- Conducted IT general control audits such as access management, change management, data and security
- Participated in transformation of data analytics using data warehouse for client
- Handled clients from different sectors such as life sciences, automotive, health tech companies.
Article Assistant
Capri Assurance and Advisory Services
04.2014 - 02.2017
- Worked as an article assistant and handled multiple internal audit engagements as team member as well as team leader
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - Chennai
11.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
06.2022
Skills
- SAP
- MS Office tools
- Data Analytics
- Internal Audit
- IT Audit
- SOX
- ISAE/SSAE
Accomplishments
"Move the Dot" Award - Received the "Move the Dot" award in recognition of outstanding performance.
Certification
CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
Languages
English
Tamil
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Sports
- Music
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
04.2022 - 05.2023
Internal Auditor
Ashok Leyland
05.2021 - Current
Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited
04.2018 - 05.2020
Article Assistant
Capri Assurance and Advisory Services
04.2014 - 02.2017
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - Chennai
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
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