Vysakh Gangadharan
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic audit and risk management leader with over 8 years of experience in IT and business process audits, including cyber audits, SOX compliance, and SOC reporting for Big 4 and global financial services clients. Proven track record in enterprise risk governance and regulatory compliance within banking, financial services, and technology sectors. Expertise in stakeholder management, assurance delivery, and enhancing control frameworks, complemented by CISA certification. Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and optimize audit quality and efficiency across UK, US, and India.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Deloitte India
Bengaluru
01.2026 - Current
- Led project teams to deliver high-quality consulting services to clients.
- Resolved client issues with knowledgeable, friendly service that boosted customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and enhance performance.
- Conducted regular audits of Cybersecurity, SOX compliance and IT governance maturity.
- Performed risk assessments to identify potential non-compliance areas within internal policies.
- Developed training programs for diverse employee skill sets and company initiatives.
- Guided mentees in India and UK through personal and professional development programs.
Assistant Manager
KPMG UK LLP
10.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded ITGC and application control audits for multinational financial clients, ensuring compliance with SOX and SOC frameworks.
- Delivered SOC 1, SOC 2, and AAF reports by aligning audit scope with client risk profiles and regulatory standards.
- Directed audit planning, budgeting, and engagement risk assessments, achieving consistent on-time, on-budget deliveries.
- Led and mentored teams of three to seven auditors, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Designed remediation roadmaps with control owners to enhance audit readiness and compliance posture.
Senior Associate
KPMG UK LLP
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted control walkthroughs, tested operating effectiveness, and developed detailed findings and actionable insights.
- Executed IT and business process audits with end-to-end responsibility from walkthroughs to testing and reporting.
- Partnered with senior management to refine IT risk and control frameworks, improving audit efficiency by 20%.
- Coordinated SOC reporting engagements and client presentations, enhancing transparency and audit value.
Senior Associate (IT Audit)
KPMG Global Services India
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Enhanced audit documentation quality and reduced issue turnaround time by 15% through process optimization.
- Delivered SOC 1, SOC 2, and AAF reports across multiple global clients, specializing in ITGC and ITAC evaluations.
- Collaborated with process owners to address control exceptions and implement remediation strategies.
- Supported public accounting IT audits, enhancing documentation and testing accuracy.
Consultant (Internal Audit)
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Executed design and implementation of operating effectiveness testing for internal IT and business audits.
- Conducted vulnerability management, privileged access, and information security audits for BFSI and IT clients.
- Utilized GRC tools to document audits, track issues, and validate remediation efforts.
- Led risk-based audits and IT control testing in alignment with SOX and ISO 27001 frameworks.
Intern (Risk & Compliance)
BNP Paribas
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Analyzed Basel III impacts on capital adequacy and developed risk-adjusted financial models.
- Assisted in optimizing regulatory compliance strategies and risk exposure management.
Site Supervisor
Pee Gee Electrical
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Commissioned HV/LV systems while ensuring compliance with electrical and safety standards.
- Managed procurement and resource allocation to enhance project efficiency and compliance.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management -
Birla Institute of Management Technology
Delhi NCR01-2018
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Mangalam College of Engineering
Kerala01-2014
Skills
- Project management
- IT governance
- Information security management
- IT strategy alignment
- Compliance management
- Security assessments
- Vendor risk management
- GCC maturity Assessment
- Third Party Risk Assessment
- Maturity assessment
- IT audit
- Risk management
- Team leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational audits
Accomplishments
- Directed and delivered 60+ complex IT audit, SOX, and SOC assurance programs across BFSI and technology clients, ensuring full regulatory compliance and audit quality excellence.
- Strengthened enterprise control environments by executing end-to-end ITGC, ITAC, and business process control testing, improving audit readiness and risk mitigation effectiveness.
- Optimized audit delivery and remediation efficiency, reducing issue closure timelines by 20% through proactive stakeholder engagement and continuous process monitoring.
- Recognized by senior leadership for advancing audit delivery standards, mentoring high-performing teams, and enhancing documentation quality and governance maturity.
- Led multi-location, cross-functional audit teams across the UK and India, achieving 98% client satisfaction while driving collaboration, performance, and delivery consistency.
Certification
- CISA
Timeline
Manager
Deloitte India
01.2026 - Current
Assistant Manager
KPMG UK LLP
10.2023 - Current
Senior Associate
KPMG UK LLP
11.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Associate (IT Audit)
KPMG Global Services India
10.2020 - 10.2022
Consultant (Internal Audit)
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
04.2018 - 09.2020
Intern (Risk & Compliance)
BNP Paribas
05.2017 - 07.2017
Site Supervisor
Pee Gee Electrical
06.2014 - 12.2015
Post Graduate Diploma in Management -
Birla Institute of Management Technology
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Mangalam College of Engineering