Rajat Kothari

About Rajat Kothari

I\'m a Chartered Accountant with ~4 years of experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, and risk control testing across multiple industries. Currently working as an Audit Associate at AllianceBernstein, I lead and support internal audits and compliance reviews across the APAC region, including Korea, Taiwan, and Australia.My earlier experience at Deloitte USI involved managing SOX testing for three first-year clients — honing my ability to work under pressure, handle complex control environments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.I bring expertise in: • SOX 404 testing & documentation• Internal audits & control assessments• APAC regulatory compliance (Korea, Australia, Taiwan)• Process walkthroughs, control design evaluation• Risk management, control remediation follow-upsKnown for my attention to detail, communication skills, and client-first approach, I’m always eager to solve problems and improve control processes. Let’s connect if you\'re looking for someone with a strong audit mindset, global exposure, and a passion for compliance excellence.

Experience

1. Audit Associate

   AllianceBernstein

   Jan 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Conduct internal audits and compliance testing for the APAC region, including Korea, Australia, and Taiwan.Performed statutory audit of Korea operations, AML audit for Australia, audit of Global Middle Office for confirmation and settlements and fund compliance reviews for Taiwan.Collaborated with global teams to assess risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and ensure policy adherence.Documented audit findings and recommended process improvements in line with internal audit standards.

Education

• Vikram University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant