Expert Details
Banking & Financial Services Products: Internal Audit & Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO, IT, and Risk
ID: 740363
India
Currently serving as Senior Assistant Vice President at Employer, Expert leads the SOX Process and Controls team within the Consumer Banking, Consumer Lending, and Enterprise Finance domains. His role encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, including managing COSO testing reviews, orchestrating internal and external audits, aligning team efforts across global business lines, and driving strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency. Expert's contributions include pioneering automation solutions, spearheading team training in advanced analytics tools such as Power BI, and fostering seamless integration between India and US offices through benchmarking and strategic alignment.
Previously, Expert held leadership roles at Grant Thornton and PwC, where he managed assurance, risk, and control engagements, leveraging his expertise in ICFR, SOX 404/302 certification, and IT General Controls (ITGC). His tenure at ICICI Bank further solidified his foundation in internal audit and regulatory compliance.
Expert is a Chartered Accountant, having achieved this prestigious certification on his first attempt in 2011. He also holds a Certificate in Information Systems Audit (CISA) and an Executive Program in Business Management from IIM Calcutta. His technical proficiency spans SAP, Oracle, and advanced data analytics tools, making him adept at addressing complex financial and IT controls.
An innovator and thought leader, Expert has developed systems to automate learning and development certification approvals and raised critical issues presented to audit committees, demonstrating his impact at the strategic level. Outside his core responsibilities, he is deeply invested in talent development, campus recruitment, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 2019 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Business Management | Institution: Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta (IIMC) |
Year: 2010 | Degree: B.Com | Subject: Commerce | Institution: Calcutta University |
Work History
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Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Associate Vice President | Department: BCOSO, SOX, Risk & Controls |
Responsibilities:Lead Manager of the SOX Process and Controls within the Consumer Banking, Consumer Lending, and Enterprise Finance domains at the India Office. Responsibilities include overseeing the management of COSO testing reviews, coordinating efforts with various business lines, External & Internal Audit Teams, BCMs, and leveraging efficiencies within the annual testing plan.Tasked with driving walkthroughs, conducting SOX controls testing, overseeing IT General Controls (ITGCs), and managing automated controls for business partners. Also responsible for monitoring the status of IMR issues in Veritas, evaluating the current state of control operations during walkthroughs, and contributing to the development of issues during sustainability / validation stage. |
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Years: 2018 to 2020 | Employer: Grant Thornton LLP (US) | Title: Manager | Department: |
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Years: 2016 to 2018 | Employer: PwC India | Title: Manager | Department: |
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Years: 2015 to 2016 | Employer: KPMG India | Title: Assistant Manager | Department: |
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Years: 2011 to 2015 | Employer: ICICI Bank | Title: Manager, Internal Audit & Finance | Department: |
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Career Accomplishments
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• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) • Certified Chartered Accountant |
Additional Experience
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Expert established a system to automate the process of approving Learning and Development Certification. |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
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Hindi | Native |
English | Fluent |