Gowtham Kumar Korada Email & Phone Number

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Spearheading IT SOX audit for in-scope Invesco funds involving planning, fieldwork and reporting. • Managing the IT SOX program for IVZ and INREIT, driving operational excellence, fostering global audit team collaboration, and achieving outstanding audit outcomes through strategic leadership and meticulous attention to detail• Acting as Audit Lead for Data Loss Prevention and Patch & Vulnerability Management Audits.• Analyzing company data across various business cycles and… Show more • Spearheading IT SOX audit for in-scope Invesco funds involving planning, fieldwork and reporting. • Managing the IT SOX program for IVZ and INREIT, driving operational excellence, fostering global audit team collaboration, and achieving outstanding audit outcomes through strategic leadership and meticulous attention to detail• Acting as Audit Lead for Data Loss Prevention and Patch & Vulnerability Management Audits.• Analyzing company data across various business cycles and formulating audit test plans.• Building strong relationships with global audit teams, automating SOX controls testing, and collaborating with the Data Analytics Team.• Developing effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders to enhance collaboration and communication.• Providing direct managerial oversight to ensure the successful execution of audit examinations in accordance with the department’s audit methodology and professional standards.• Evolving the strategic direction and tactical implementation of IT Audit program.• Developing full ownership of assigned audit portfolios and establishing effective relationships with key personnel in these portfolios in order to stay abreast of changing and emerging risks; leading a team of professional auditors throughout all audit phases.• Coordinating all deliverables (such as IT reports, RACM, working papers) for assigned engagements including technical review.• Ensuring that audit results are effectively communicated to senior management & external auditors.• Leading a high-performing team of 4 members; setting performance expectations & conducting performance reviews for team members; guiding the team to resolve technical challenges. Show less

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Responsibilities: • Executed SoD risk assessments for enhancements and projects, managed internal & external audits, and led compliance activities.• Drove risk-based IT audits, reviewed & tested ITGCs for SOX, and developed audit programs for identifying potential IT risks.• Created the Risk and Control Matrix for the ITGC & ITAC controls for Centrient, by discussing with all the relevant stakeholders.• Documented deficiencies, provided recommendations for remediation, and presented… Show more Responsibilities: • Executed SoD risk assessments for enhancements and projects, managed internal & external audits, and led compliance activities.• Drove risk-based IT audits, reviewed & tested ITGCs for SOX, and developed audit programs for identifying potential IT risks.• Created the Risk and Control Matrix for the ITGC & ITAC controls for Centrient, by discussing with all the relevant stakeholders.• Documented deficiencies, provided recommendations for remediation, and presented observations to Audit Committees.• Led a cross-functional team in conducting SoD risk assessments, resulting in the identification and mitigation of potential compliance risks. Show less

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Senior IT auditor working on the SAP ITGC, ITAC and SOX audits.• Rich exposure to IT General Controls, IT SOX engagements on SAP ERP, GRC and HANA Systems.• Assist in the development of the Risk Control Matrix (RCM) for ITGC Controls for SAP that correlates with the Risk Assessment in conjunction with the annual Technology Audit assessment and planning exercises.• Perform SAP applications audits and reviews.• Worked on ITAC Controls specific to SAP Basis and… Show more • Senior IT auditor working on the SAP ITGC, ITAC and SOX audits.• Rich exposure to IT General Controls, IT SOX engagements on SAP ERP, GRC and HANA Systems.• Assist in the development of the Risk Control Matrix (RCM) for ITGC Controls for SAP that correlates with the Risk Assessment in conjunction with the annual Technology Audit assessment and planning exercises.• Perform SAP applications audits and reviews.• Worked on ITAC Controls specific to SAP Basis and Security• Participate in the planning of audits to include identification and evaluation of objectives, inherent risks and controls.• Execute internal audit procedures and develop audit work papers and internal audit reports reflecting the results of work performed for ITGC Controls for SAP• Performed configuration audit on SAP ECC, BI and GRC systems.• Implemented S/4 Hana, GRC and Fiori Solutions• Implemented GRC access controls, SAP ECC role redesign projects• Worked on SAP applications like SAP ECC, MDG, BW, GRC AC, S4 HANA, Fiori. Show less

Hyderabad Area, India

• Senior IT auditor working on the SAP ITGC, ITAC and SOX audits.• Rich exposure to IT General Controls, IT SOX engagements on SAP ERP, GRC and HANA Systems.• Assist in the development of the Risk Control Matrix (RCM) for ITGC Controls for SAP that correlates with the Risk Assessment in conjunction with the annual Technology Audit assessment and planning exercises.• Perform SAP applications audits and reviews.• Worked on ITAC Controls specific to SAP Basis and… Show more • Senior IT auditor working on the SAP ITGC, ITAC and SOX audits.• Rich exposure to IT General Controls, IT SOX engagements on SAP ERP, GRC and HANA Systems.• Assist in the development of the Risk Control Matrix (RCM) for ITGC Controls for SAP that correlates with the Risk Assessment in conjunction with the annual Technology Audit assessment and planning exercises.• Perform SAP applications audits and reviews.• Worked on ITAC Controls specific to SAP Basis and Security• Participate in the planning of audits to include identification and evaluation of objectives, inherent risks and controls.• Execute internal audit procedures and develop audit work papers and internal audit reports reflecting the results of work performed for ITGC Controls for SAP• Performed configuration audit on SAP ECC, BI and GRC systems.• Implemented S/4 Hana, GRC and Fiori Solutions• Implemented GRC access controls, SAP ECC role redesign projects• Worked on SAP applications like SAP ECC, MDG, BW, GRC AC, S4 HANA, Fiori. Show less

Hyderabad Area, India

• Implemented SAP GRC AC 10.1• Worked on Configuration of Workflows• Developed Role Matrix for SAP HANA DB security• Provided Support for SAP ECC 6.0, GRC, HANA DB• Performed UAR review.• Was supporting the internal audit team with the required evidences on ITGC, ITAC and SOX Controls.• Used to perform the SOX audit on ITGC, ITAC controls for SAP applications on quarterly basis.• More in Audit and pulling reports, Application control testing

Hyderabad Area, India

• Supported GRC Process Control 10.1• Implemented GRC Access Control 10.1• Troubleshooting issues related to SAP GRC AC and PC

Bengaluru Area, India

SAP GRC AC 10.1 consultant, implemented GRC AC.Performed UATConfigured UARDesigned SOD ControlsConfigured Workflows for EAM and ARA in SAP GRC access control

Creating Users and termination Users, Locking/Unlocking the users during downtimes and Reactivation, Reinstate the Users and password reset, Mass User Maintenances with the help of SU10, Analyzing the User Access problems by using SU53, SUIM. Have knowledge on Central User Administration (CUA). Creating Roles and assigning roles and Authorizations to the Users, Deriving the child Roles from existing Roles, Role Maintenances and role transportation, Creating authorization groups, Maintaining… Show more Creating Users and termination Users, Locking/Unlocking the users during downtimes and Reactivation, Reinstate the Users and password reset, Mass User Maintenances with the help of SU10, Analyzing the User Access problems by using SU53, SUIM. Have knowledge on Central User Administration (CUA). Creating Roles and assigning roles and Authorizations to the Users, Deriving the child Roles from existing Roles, Role Maintenances and role transportation, Creating authorization groups, Maintaining Table Security, Configuration of SPM for Emergency Access, Mitigation and Remediation Using Risk Analysis and Remediation, Performing Internal Audit Across the landscape.ECC 6.0 SupportAnalyzed Audit LogsPerformed daily, weekly Monthly Checks on SAP applicationsPerformed the SOX audits every month on the ITGC controlsMore in Audit and pulling reports, Application control testingSupported on Microsoft applications/tools Show less

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