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Kanav Sharma

Assistant Manager Internal Controls
Woking

Summary

Rich experience in SOX Audit & ICFR Compliance(Designing and Testing of Controls including Substantive Testing) and Internal/External Audits


With over 7+ years of experience in the audit industry, I specialize in assisting organizations in planning and executing robust SOX programs to ensure financial accuracy, mitigate risks, and drive process improvements. My expertise lies in evaluating risks, assessing potential sources of financial misstatement, and setting up Internal Controls in the applicable accounting framework governed by UK SOx, US SOx, IFRS, ASC(US), and other GAAPs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Assistant Manager Internal Controls

MITIE Facilities Management
06.2023 - Current
  • Developing risk and control framework for UK SOX including finalising control descriptions based on draft test scripts and Walkthrough sessions conducted with business stakeholders with an objective of preparing Mitie for upcoming UK SOX corporate governance code
  • Preparing Internal controls report for each BU by leveraging internal controls testing performed for each division and sharing remediation plan with FCs/FDs along with providing opportunity to design new controls
  • Preparing AC meeting deck for internal controls tested(pass/fail) along with suggesting suitable remedial plan/process improvements to business stakeholders.
  • Scoping and process Mapping of Financial Statements from SAP(accounting system) to Hyperion(reporting system) at FSLIs level by leveraging internal control for each area and identifying gaps for new IFCs.

Deputy Manager Internal Audit

Zscaler
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Engaged in development of risk assessment framework upon which audit plan will be based, as well as review/testing of critical Business/ITGC controls across different business processes in accordance with IIA standards framed for COSO environment
  • Identification and preparation of SOX/ICFR risk control matrix for new/existing systems as well as managing their related ITCs /ITACs processes along with testing of associated system generated reports.
  • Performing internal/operational audits of various business process based on enterprise risk factors and identifying process improvements/deficiencies, including recommended best practices followed in related industry

Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Zscaler
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Conducting process walkthroughs, reviewing audit work papers, and collaborating with business partners for implementing suggested audit recommendations
  • Review critical IPE parameters and testing of user management access across different applications including password controls as defined policy for different applications such as Net Suite, EEO, Success Factors, ADP etc.

Experienced Associate(Assurance)

PwC
04.2017 - 08.2019
  • Engaged in risk assessment during planning stage, as well as validation of control matrix and control testing specific to financial statement audit until completion.
  • Established solid relationships with business stakeholders and performing auditing of public/private companies in accordance with applicable IFRS/ASC/Ind-AS accounting standards as per applicable financial reporting framework
  • Performed specified procedures as well as group audit assignments covering key areas of financial statements as defined by network PwC firms around world, and shared audit findings within timeframe specified

Education

Chartered Accountant - Auditing And Financial Accounting

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi
06.2009 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts And Audit

Panjab University
Chandigarh, India
06.2010 - 06.2013

Skills

SOX/IFCR

Internal Audit

Remedial Testing

Risk Management

Variance Analysis

ITGC/IPE Testing

External Audit

Regulatory Compliance

Accomplishments

    Nominated for Outstanding private sector internal audit team by Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors UK for Mitie


    2 Bravo awards and 3 Spot awards in Zscaler for consistent Performance and meeting expectations


    Above and Beyond Appreciation Award in PwC for outstanding performance

Timeline

Assistant Manager Internal Controls

MITIE Facilities Management
06.2023 - Current

Deputy Manager Internal Audit

Zscaler
08.2021 - 01.2023

Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Zscaler
08.2019 - 07.2021

Experienced Associate(Assurance)

PwC
04.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts And Audit

Panjab University
06.2010 - 06.2013

Chartered Accountant - Auditing And Financial Accounting

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
06.2009 - 01.2017
Kanav SharmaAssistant Manager Internal Controls