SOX & IT Audit Analytics Professional

PRASANNA KUMARI KANCHARLLA

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CPA Candidate (FAR Passed) · MS Accounting Analytics, May 2026 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven accounting and audit professional with 5+ years of progressive audit and accounting experience, including 3 years at PwC (Big4), specializing in SOX compliance, IT General Controls (ITGC/ITAC), internal audit, and financial reporting. Chartered Accountant (CA) and CMA completing an MS in Accounting Analytics at the University of Delaware (May 2026); CPA in progress (FAR passed). Combines deep technical accounting expertise with advanced data analytics tools (SQL, Alteryx, R) and cross-functional collaboration skills to deliver audit efficiency, stronger internal controls, and clear financial insights. Targeting full-time roles in Internal Audit, IT Audit/SOX, Financial Reporting, GL Accounting, and Financial Analysis. CORE COMPETENCIES

Audit & Compliance: SOX Compliance (L1/L2) · ITGC & ITAC Testing · Internal Audit · Journal Entry Testing · Fraud Risk Analysis · Control Remediation

Accounting & Finance: Financial Reporting · General Ledger · Financial Analysis · Bank Reconciliation · Tax Compliance Frameworks & Standards: U.S. GAAP · IFRS · Ind-AS · SOX Principles · CARO 2016 Technology & Tools: SAP (Navigation & Reporting) · Tally ERP · Advanced Excel · SQL · Alteryx · Qlik · R SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Automated control monitoring processes in collaboration with the Financial Risk Management Committee (FRMC), reducing cost of failure controls by 30% and improving overall control efficiency.

• Reduced statutory audit effort by 20% by performing comprehensive ITGC and ITAC testing, enabling audit teams to place reliance on automated controls and significantly reduce substantive testing scope.

• Remediated control deficiencies by partnering with FRMC and control owners to redesign control frameworks, resulting in a 15% reduction in operational control failures within one year.

• Strengthened fraud detection through rigorous journal entry testing and risk analysis, identifying unusual transactions and reducing audit testing time by 20%.

• Improved cross-functional governance by collaborating with finance, IT, and compliance teams to reinforce internal control frameworks and SOX and statutory audit adherence.

• Built team capability by delivering knowledge-transfer sessions on SOX testing methodology, ITGC procedures, and audit documentation standards; supported team lead in coordinating audit activities and workpaper reviews. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant – Part Time Feb 2026 – Present

University of Delaware Newark, DE, USA

• Supported course delivery by grading assignments/exams, coordinating proctoring, and maintaining accurate student records using Excel

• Prepared instructional materials and assisted in lesson planning to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes

• Contributed to academic research through data collection, literature review, and analytical support

• Collaborated with students and faculty to clarify accounting concepts and ensure smooth course operations Technology Risk Assurance – Experienced Associate Nov 2021 – Aug 2024 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Chartered Accountants LLP Hyderabad, India

• Executed SOX L2 control testing across Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Controls & Compliance (C&C) processes, assessing control design and operating effectiveness, documenting deficiencies, and delivering actionable remediation recommendations.

• Performed ITGC testing across access management, change management, and computer operations domains; identified compliance gaps and provided governance improvement recommendations to IT and finance leadership.

• Assessed IT Application Controls (ITAC) during statutory audits to confirm regulatory adherence and enable audit reliance on system-automated controls, reducing manual substantive testing requirements.

• Conducted journal entry risk assessments with a focus on fraud detection and financial statement impact; identified anomalous transactions and escalated findings in alignment with audit protocols.

• Drove control remediation efforts by coordinating with control owners to redesign and test improved controls, contributing directly to a measurable reduction in operational control failure rates.

• Recognized with PwC’s “Individual and Beyond” Award for three consecutive performance terms, reflecting consistent high performance and strong client delivery.

Audit Assistant Mar 2017 – Mar 2020

V Srinivas & Co., Chartered Accountants Hyderabad, India

• Prepared and filed tax audit reports and income tax returns for individuals, HUFs, partnerships, trusts, and corporate clients, ensuring full compliance with Indian tax regulations.

• Executed vouching, bank reconciliations, and internal audit testing to verify accuracy of financial records and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

• Drafted statutory audit reports in accordance with CARO 2016, applying relevant provisions of the Companies Act to support audit conclusions and client disclosures.

EDUCATION

Master of Science – Accounting Analytics Expected May 2026 University of Delaware

MS in Accounting Academic Excellence Award (2026)

Chartered Accountant (CA)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Cost and Management Accountant (CMA)

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)

Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting & Finance

Osmania University

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

• CPA – In Progress: FAR (Passed), AUD (Scheduled) AICPA

• Chartered Accountant (CA) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

• Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) The Institute of Cost Accountants of India AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• MS in Accounting Academic Excellence Award (2026) – University of Delaware

• Individual and Beyond Award – PricewaterhouseCoopers (3 consecutive performance terms)

• Best Presenter – ICAI GMCS (2019)

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