Vidhi Sharma
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic internal audit professional with extensive experience at KPMG, specializing in SOX 404 compliance and risk management. Proven track record in enhancing governance frameworks and leading high-performing teams. Skilled in data analytics and stakeholder engagement, delivering actionable insights that drive organizational success. Committed to excellence in internal controls and audit quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager
ASA & Associates LLP
New Delhi
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Forensic/ Special Audits: Worked as a part of special audit assignments team and conducted investigation as per specific terms of reference from public/government agencies
- Revenue Assurance Engagements: Worked as a team leader in Revenue Assurance Engagement for Hospitality Industry
- IFCFR Implementation: Worked as team member in preparation of Process Flows, Risk Control Matrices, Identification of control gaps, suggesting better controls based on the analysis of internal controls placed in the organization
- Internal Audits: Worked as a team lead and team member in understanding of controls implemented, finding control weakness along with root cause and Suggesting Mitigation Plan
- Statutory Audits, Tax Audits & Limited Reviews: Completed audits as per Companies Act, 2013 & Income Tax Act, 1961
Associate Director, GRCS
KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP
- Lead and execute SOX 404 compliance audits for multinational clients, coordinating directly with KPMG US engagement teams to ensure adherence to PCAOB standards.
- Worked on multiple SOX (tech and non-tech) engagements with domestic clients; developed risk and control matrices & performed testing by conducting detailed walkthrough and discussions with process owners and IT Heads from both technical and functional areas on the Workiva and audit board platform.
- Lead multiple internal audit assignments covering major business processes including order to cash, procure to pay, hire to retire, record to report, compliance reviews, ESG maturity assessment and likes.
- Partnered with stakeholders across APAC and EMEA to deliver high-quality internal audit reports and actionable governance recommendations.
- Performed reviews of all the four domains of IT general controls namely "Access to programs and data, program changes, computer operations and program development" of listed entities in India.
- Conducted revenue assurance audit which required verification of records of the related parties/contractors and carrying out physical verification of inventory on surprise basis. The records obtained from related parties/contractors were cross verified with those of the client and detailed variations along with financial impact were submitted on fortnightly basis.
- Assessed third-party cyber risks by evaluating security measures and compliance with regulations.
- Developed Third Party Cyber Risk Management Frameworks, Service Risk Profiling Questionnaires.
- Mentored team of 10+ reportees, providing on-the-job training and quality reviews to enhance performance standards.
- Delivered high-quality presentations and reported critical audit aspects to senior management, including board members and audit committee.
Education
CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR (CISA) -
ISACA
BENGULURU08-2023
PGDM-Finance -
CA-IPCC -
Bachelor of Commerce -
Skills
- Risk-Based Internal Audits
- SOX 404
- ICFR
- PCAOB Standards
- Internal Controls & Governance Frameworks
- COSO
- COBIT
- ITGC Reviews
- Automated Control Testing
- Data Analytics for Audits
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
CISA
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Deputy Manager
ASA & Associates LLP
05.2016 - 01.2019
Associate Director, GRCS
KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP
CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR (CISA) -
ISACA