Sushma R

About Sushma R

Accomplished Risk and Compliance professional with more than a decade of experience in the field of Auditor Independence (Personal & Firm), Risk and Regulatory Affairs, Operational Risk and Compliances Management.• Facilitated audit preparedness for Internal and External Audits for ensuring a smooth and successful audit process.• Played a pivotal role in implementation of Quality and Risk management program for optimizing business processes.• Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assessment of permissibility for Financial Statement audit engagements.• Received accolades from both management and U.S. counterparts for consistently delivering top-quality work.• Chosen for a U.S. rotation due to outstanding performance, where I travelled to the U.S. and underwent training by the U.S. team to enhance the performance of teams in both the U.S. and India.• Certified ISO 27001 auditor; Facilitated ISO 27001 Audits

Experience

1. Senior Associate Ii (Assistant Manager) - Risk Management

   PwC

   Feb 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Conducted risk assessments and maintained comprehensive risk registers to accurately capture self-identified risks, as well as those from the second line (Risk or Compliance), third line (internal audit), or external sources (auditors or regulators like ISO 27001, PCAOB, GAQI).• Actively participated in internal (QMSE, ERM, BCP, etc.) and external audits to ensure maximum compliance with Global Quality Assurance Inspections and regulatory requirements.• Utilized Archer tool for Risk Management, facilitating tracking and assessment of control effectiveness to determine residual risk levels and drive continuous improvement efforts.• Conducted routine reviews and audits of business processes, collaborating with stakeholders and key partners to identify gaps and opportunities for process enhancement, ultimately reducing operational risks. Worked closely with control owners to ensure controls operate effectively.• Implemented Root Cause Analysis methodologies to identify the underlying causes of risks and developed controls to mitigate them effectively.• Regularly reviewed, updated, and aligned various policies and guidelines with global standards to ensure compliance.• Conducted Personal Independence Compliance Testing, Exit Compliance checks, Vendor Compliance checks to ensure ethical standards, integrity, and regulatory compliance within an organization.• Regular Reporting to the Management and Leadership on the business unit for effective decision making. • Demonstrated knowledge of Business Continuity risks and controls, conducting reviews to ensure alignment with standards.

Education

• Bharat Degree College

  B.Com

  2005 — 2008

• Atomic Energy Central Schools, Hyderabad [AECS 1,2,3,JC]

  Xth standard

  2003 — 2003

• Bhavans Vivekananda PG College

  M.B.A

  2008 — 2010

• Bhavan's Sri Aurobindo Jr. College

  Intermediate, Maths, Economics & Commerce

  2003 — 2005