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Syed Faisal Ali

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Risk consulting professional with 12 years of work experience

India

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role that leverages my expertise in IT internal audit, automation of internal audit process, and SAP to drive growth in rapidly emerging technology solutions.

I am a seasoned risk consulting professional with 12 years of experience in leading and executing IT internal audit, automation of internal audit process, ITGC, ITAC, and segregation of duties (SoD). I have a strong track record of delivering complex projects, practice management, and business development, strengthened by intellectual curiosity and real-world technical experience.

I have worked with various clients across India, UK, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Kenya, and Uganda, and have expertise in IT general and application controls, user access management, change management, computer operations, and SAP post-implementation reviews.

I am a CISA certified information system auditor and SAP certified in ECC6.0 and S4HANA. I have a strong commitment to driving growth in rapidly emerging technology solutions and have been recognized for making the possible by PwC UK.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Digital Audit Manager

PWC UK

Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year)

Managed IT assurance projects including IT General Controls and Application Controls. Conducted interviews with IT staff and presented findings to senior management, collaborating on remediation plans for control gaps.

IT Audit ITGC Risk Management SAP Security Stakeholder Management Project Management Communication Team Leadership Process Improvement

Solution Manager

Deloitte USI

Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)

Performed and managed various Business Applications Assessments/Audit projects, focusing on User Access management and IT controls. Worked closely with teams to enhance business processes and implement new controls.

IT Audit Business Access Management ITGC Team Collaboration Risk Assessment Project Management

Manager

PWC India

Dec 2021 - May 2022 (5 months)

Led IT External and Internal Audit projects, managing assessments of Business Applications and IT controls. Focused on improving business processes and implementing new controls.

IT Audit Business ITGC Process Improvement Team Leadership Risk Management Compliance Project Management

Manager

BDO India LLP

Dec 2020 - Nov 2021 (11 months)

Headed IT Assurance practice, managing various Business Applications Assessments and audits. Focused on maintaining and building a portfolio of Assurance business through innovative solutions.

IT Audit Business ITGC Process Improvement Team Management Risk Assessment Project Management

Manager

Grant Thornton India LLP

Jan 2016 - Oct 2020 (4 years 9 months)

Led IT Risk and SAP Advisory engagements, managing multiple client projects and focusing on business development initiatives. Delivered SAP transformation projects and ensured quality delivery.

IT Audit SAP Business Development Project Management Risk Management Team Leadership Process Improvement Client Management Compliance

Senior Consultant

Protiviti

Jun 2012 - Jan 2016 (3 years 7 months)

Implemented Continuous Auditing & Data Analytics tools in SAP, managing various IT audit projects. Conducted assessments and developed SOPs for several organizations.

IT Audit Auditing Data Analytics SAP Risk Assessment Process Improvement Project Management Compliance Documentation

Consultant

Tulip Technologies

Jan 2009 - Jun 2012 (3 years 5 months)

Configured and integrated SAP functional systems, participated in security and role mapping sessions, and developed technical requirements for SAP modules.