Prerna Jamad
Bromley,Kent
Summary
An Aquarius with a forward-thinking mindset, always seeking innovative solutions to drive business success. Motivated and results-driven professional with over seven years of experience in Risk Advisory Services. Expertise includes risk-based internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing, Internal Financial Control (IFC) testing, and the design and implementation of standard operating procedures. Adept at recommending commercially viable process improvements and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Strong leadership, observational, and communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver exceptional results under pressure. Experienced in collaborating with both clients and internal stakeholders to support and drive business strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant manager, FRAC Consulting
EXLservice Holding Inc
Chennai, India
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed a deep understanding of business operations and regulatory landscapes, assessing their impact on internal controls.
- Conducted risk assessments through senior management interviews, aligning audit priorities with business objectives.
- Provided strategic advisory on financial, operational, and compliance matters, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Spearheaded best practice implementation and operational excellence initiatives, driving innovation and efficiency.
- Designed and implemented risk models and audit frameworks to enhance risk visibility and mitigate operational risks.
- Developed a risk control matrix for a leading insurance company, including Operational Risk Taxonomy, Heat Maps, KPIs, and KRIs.
- Led risk and control assessments for financial processes, identifying design gaps, conducting workshops, and implementing remediation plans.
- Managed the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) implementation for a UK insurance firm, strengthening regulatory compliance and risk integration.
- Optimized project governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment as a PMO consultant for a leading UK insurance provider.
Senior Executive, Internal Audit
Cognizant Technologies
Chennai, India
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Led global anti-corruption reviews, including high-risk vendor assessments, strengthening compliance frameworks.
- Conducted interviews, data analytics, sampling, audit testing, and reporting to enhance regulatory adherence.
- Collaborated with the Data Analytics (DA) team to automate anti-corruption analytics using Power BI.
- Reviewed governance processes for Cognizant’s deals, evaluating system design, operational effectiveness, and compliance.
- Performed country-wise risk assessments to identify high-risk expenses, locations, and vendors for the anti-corruption program.
- Engaged stakeholders to drive the implementation of management action plans, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Senior Analyst, Risk Advisory
EY
Chennai, India
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Identified financial exposure of INR 5.3Cr across the value chain of 10 units for a healthcare client.
- Revamped the controls framework in Procurement & Logistics for an FMCG major, driving INR 32L in cost savings.
- Developed internal controls across multiple processes for diverse clients, enhancing governance and compliance.
- Drafted keystroke-level process documentation for Taxation, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll for an international financial institution.
- Reviewed and revamped the Internal Financial Control (IFC) framework for India's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, strengthening control assurance.
- Designed and implemented an IFC framework for an IT company, including risk assessment, control evaluation, and remediation planning.
- Conducted an end-to-end HR payroll review for an FMCG client, analyzing transactional data, evaluating controls, and mitigating risks.
- Advised CFOs and business leaders, ensuring the execution of 180+ audit recommendations across multiple organizations.
- Assessed 240+ controls across five units of a global automotive client, enhancing CFO oversight and risk management.
- Strengthened corporate governance for a life sciences company by identifying control deficiencies across four functions.
- Led regulatory compliance reviews for three+ clients, reporting 50+ critical risk findings to the board.
Education
B.com - Corporate Secretaryship
Stella Maris College
India /2015 - /2018
Master of Business Administration - Consulting management
BITS Pilani
India /2021 - /2022
Skills
- Achievements - Received Kudos award from senior management for two consecutive years
- IT Skills - Microsoft office, Alteryx, SAP, Power Bi
- Individual Interests - Travelling, Dancing and Yoga
Timeline
Assistant manager, FRAC Consulting
EXLservice Holding Inc
05.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Executive, Internal Audit
Cognizant Technologies
02.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Analyst, Risk Advisory
EY
06.2018 - 01.2022
B.com - Corporate Secretaryship
Stella Maris College
/2015 - /2018
Master of Business Administration - Consulting management
BITS Pilani
/2021 - /2022
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