Bharat S Prakash

About Bharat S Prakash

Audit and Assurance Professional with 6+ years of experience managing full-cycle statutory and SOX audits for global banking clients including Barclays and Citi- Proven expertise in IFRS compliance, internal control testing, and cross-border audit operations- ACCA Finalist skilled in leading high-performing teams, reducing audit cycle times, and driving quality assurance- Adept in risk assessment, stakeholder communication, regulatory reporting frameworks, and leveraging - Microsoft tools (Power BI, Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and SAP to streamline audit processes.

Experience

1. Audit Senior

   KPMG

   Oct 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Led end-to-end audit engagements for Barclays PLC, Barclays Bank PLC (group and subsidiaries audit) and Wells Fargo Group audit across multiple areas in an In-Charge role, including audit planning, execution, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with IFRS, SOX, and other regulatory requirements. Managed client relationships by maintaining clear communication, and aligning audit outcomes with client expectations. Designed and tested internal controls including SOX controls through comprehensive walkthroughs and control testing procedures to evaluate operational effectiveness and compliance with regulatory audit standards. Supervised, coached and mentored junior team members 5. Project management activities including budget tracking, adherence to work plans, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of audit deliverables. Currently working on Group audit of Barclays Bank PLC for year end 2025 as an in-charge on processes such as Equities, Treasury and ESHLA.

Education

• Campion School, Edappally

  Higher Secondary

  2015 — 2016

• St Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous)

  Bachelor of Commerce

  2016 — 2019