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Mehak Daftari

@mehakdaftari

I lead SOX, compliance, and security audits for financial services clients.

India
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for opportunities to lead security, compliance, SOX, and risk-management initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders, strengthen controls, and help teams address audit findings and technical challenges.

I lead SOX, compliance, and security control work for financial services clients, taking projects from planning through completion.

At IBM India, I collaborate with process owners and subject matter experts to design and implement controls for a FinTech client. I develop, execute, and review testing workpapers and coordinate remediation of audit deficiencies.

Previously, as an Account Security Manager at IBM, I led compliance and security requirements across accounts, reviewed risks with senior leaders, and managed security experts implementing project controls.

My audit experience at KPMG India and KPMG UK includes ISAE 3000, ISAE 3402, RBI Cyber Review, External IRM, and SOX audits across ITeS, banking, NBFC, and UK-based firms.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IBM India logoII

Account Security Manager

Dec 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Lead compliance and security requirements across accounts, collaborating with senior leaders to identify and review risks. Manage a team of security experts to develop, implement, and review controls in projects.

Security Management
Compliance
Risk ManagementTeam Management
Controls Implementation
KPMG India logoKI

Consultant

Jun 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 6 months)

Worked on various ISAE 3000, ISAE 3402, RBI Cyber Review, and External IRM audits for ITeS, Banking, and NBFC sectors. Carried out project planning and managing activities along with leading the audit team.

ISAE
ISAE 3402 Engagements
RBI Cyber Security Framework Control Compliance Review
External IRM
Audit ManagementProject PlanningTeam Leadership
KPMG UK logoKU

Senior Audit Associate

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)

Worked on various ISAE 3000, External IRMs, and SOX audits for UK based firms. Responsible for maintaining client relationships, executing audits, reporting deficiencies, and preparing audit reports.

ISAE
External IRM
SOX Audit
Customer Relationship Management
Audit Execution
Audit Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ST

Symbiosis Center For Information Technology

MBA, IT Business Management

2016 - 2018

Pursued an MBA in IT Business Management, focusing on the intersection of business and technology.

TR

Trinity College Of Engineering And Research

B.Tech, Computer Engineering

2011 - 2016

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering, building a strong foundation in engineering principles and computer science.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Availability

Looking for a job

Location

India

Authorized to work in

Salary expectations

140k+ INR

Skills

SOC Audit
Data SecurityPrivacyCompliance Audits
SOX Audit
Client RelationshipsInternal AuditRisk ManagementInterpersonal Skills
ISAE
ISAE 3402 Engagements
RBI Cyber Security Framework Control Compliance Review
External IRM
Technical DocumentationControl DesignControl Testing

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