Management Manager
Resume:
Nikita. N. Thakkar
Cell No# 302-***-****
Chicago, IL, 60608
****.*******@*****.***
Profile
. Over 4 years Information Systems experience in various technologies
. Excellent project management, teamwork and leadership skills. Believes in
delivering excellent value to clients and ability to maintain effective
client relationships.
. Good analytical thinking, excellent communication and report writing
skills.
Relevant Experience
. IT Sox Analyst - IT SOX Compliance Group
Navistar Inc. July 2009 - Present
> Performed review of Navistar testing documentation to ensure
consistency and compliance with Navistar control testing steps
> Performed planning, execution, and testing of management's
internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act and performed SAS 70 reviews.
> Currently assisting in internal Audit projects which include,
Navistar Key interfaces review.
. Systems Auditor II
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey October 2007 -
April 2009
> Perform audits in accordance with the approved audit program and
generally accepted audit standards.
> Determine the direction and thrust of the proposed audit by
planning the scope iof the audit and formulating the actual
auditing procedures to be utilized
> Gather, analyze, and appraises evidential data as a basis for an
informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of
the system and the efficiency of performance of the activities
being reviewed
> Prepare formal written reports with document control issues. In
addition, prepare, review and edit audit reports which are
discussed with Internal Audit management before being presented
to the auditee
> Provide technical and programming support to the Internal Audit
staff, outside public accountants, and market division
personnel, as appropriate
> Ensure timely completion of planned and special audits
> Ensure that workpapers are adequate, complete and in accordance
with Internal Audit standards
> Assist other areas of Internal Audit in their work when
necessary.
. IT Auditor
Ernst & Young, LLP.
July 2006 - April 2007
> Understand and analyze business processes across various
industries, including Electrical, Manufacturing and Insurance
> Review focus on logical security and program change control, as well as
computer operations controls ranging from environmental safeguards in
place in the Data Center to Backup and Recovery Procedures.
> Perform SAS 70 walkthrough and testing of IT General Controls,
Application Controls and specific controls related to the area of
business.
> Perform SOX 404 Audit of IT General Controls, Application Controls and
specific controls related to the area of business.
> Identify risks and compensating controls in support of Type II SAS 70 Pre-
assessment work
> Advise the client's upper management on effective design,
implementation and testing of IT financial controls
> Conduct configuration analysis, as well as, test technologies,
including UNIX, Windows and SQL
> Responsible for maintaining all the Primary Control Procedure (PCP)
documents for various Operating System environments.
. System Analyst
Alexander Forbes Tanzania Limited March
2004 - April 2006
Alexander Forbes is a leading provider of financial and risk
services internationally. Listed on the JSE
Securities Exchange South Africa, the primary operations are based
in South Africa and the UK
> Reporting to the General Manager
> Managing a team of three personnel and working with internal and
external clients to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information
to facilitate the business internal control process.
> Technologies included Microsoft Access, SQL
Education
August 2001 - December 2003 Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Minor: Management Information Systems
G.P.A: 3.7 / 4.0
Honors
. Dean's list, President list, Financed 75% of my education through work
study, financial aid and scholarships
. Selected Best Student in the IT / Insurance Seminar
Leadership and Membership
. Member of the Community's Board Committee
. Member of Youth Welfare Trust ( Non Profit Organization)
. Secretary of Multi Culture Awareness Club
. Member of Indian Student Association
. Captain of Table Tennis Team
. Member of Insurance Committee
Computer Knowledge
. Programming/ Networking: Cisco Networking, C++, Visual Basic, SQL 2000,
Web Designing, Data Analysis
. Operating Systems: Windows 3.1/3.11/95/98, 2000, Windows NT 3.5/4.0,
MS/DOS
. Software: MS Word, MS Works, MS Access, MS Excel, Lotus 123, CorelDraw,
Lotus Notes Database.
Additional Information
. Languages: English, Swahili, Gujarati and Hindi.
. Sports and Leisure: Take active interest in Tennis, Badminton and Table
Tennis.
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