Salik Hussain

About Salik Hussain

I am an ambitious and strategic internal audit and compliance leader specializing in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) implementation and execution, optimizing and enhancing existing processes, and driving risk management across global enterprises in a variety of industries, including Technology, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Consumer Products and Energy.I bring a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, enhancing internal controls, and driving efficiency and alignment with internal and external stakeholders. I am passionate about helping my clients navigate through change, optimize their processes and enhance risk management capabilities.In my current role, I lead the development and integration of SOX 404(b) frameworks for multiple Fortune 500 publicly traded companies, ensuring alignment with ever-evolving PCAOB standards, SEC requirements and industry best practices.I manage cross-functional teams (consisting of both Business Process and IT team members) in executing comprehensive internal audit engagements, for which my responsibilities include leading process walkthroughs, designing & documenting internal controls, identifying control gaps, and providing recommendations and process improvements tied to industry standards and leading best practices.My contributions extend to presenting quarterly insights to Audit Committees as well as delivering tailored training for frontline staff and C-suite executives. From working through ERP implementations to significant deficiency and material weakness remediation efforts, I work alongside stakeholders to optimize and execute successful compliance programs.

Experience

1. Manager, Risk Consulting

   RSM US LLP

   Aug 2023 — Present · Orange County, CA, US

   Oversee and manage the end-to-end process of Internal Audit and SOX compliance programs, including conducting annual risk assessments, preparing and executing project plans, and quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee Lead the execution of SOX 404(b) programs for multiple Fortune 500 publicly traded companies ensuring alignment with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, for which responsibilities include leading process walkthroughs, designing & documenting internal controls, identifying control gaps, and providing process recommendations tied to best practices. Lead and manage teams of up to 15 direct reports (consisting of business process and IT team members), including developing test plans, executing test of design and operating effectiveness control testing, designing remediation efforts, reviewing staff work papers and preparing executive reports. Perform control rationalization and optimization exercises on existing control frameworks, to refine and update the internal control environment in alignment with industry standard and best practices, to eliminate redundant or overlapping controls, identify gaps and design controls where risks are not adequately mitigated & identify automation opportunities Prepare impact assessments and remediation plans to address material weaknesses and significant deficiencies within high-risk IT and business processes. Foster successful partnerships with Big-4 accounting firms, enabling a high reliance strategy of Internal Audit’s work, reduction of duplicative documentation requests, and ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with IT on ERP and system implementations (NetSuite, D365, Oracle, etc.), including SDLC testing and redesign of business process controls, IT application/automated, and IT general controls. Create and deliver tailored SOX training for diverse audiences, from executives to frontline staff, to simplify compliance, drive ownership and foster accountability.

Education

• University of Houston

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting