Thimoth Deepak A.

About Thimoth Deepak A.

With over 10 years of experience in IT risk consulting, I currently serve as an Information Technology Audit Manager at Tata Consultancy Services, specializing in SOX 404 compliance, IT control assessments, and COBIT 2019 framework alignment. My work focuses on evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of manual and automated IT controls, collaborating with external auditors, and developing risk-based audit plans to safeguard financial reporting integrity. My expertise includes documenting SOX deficiencies, conducting Control Self-Assessments (CSA), and ensuring robust internal audit controls. In previous roles, I contributed to ITGC and IT Application Controls testing and facilitated team coordination to streamline audit processes. Known for a solution-oriented approach, I aim to enable organizations to achieve compliance and strengthen their IT governance frameworks.

Experience

1. Information Technology Audit Manager

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Mar 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Conduct tests of controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness. This includes manual and automated controls which is align with COBIT 2019 frameworkCollaborate with external auditors to ensure that IT controls inline with overall business processes and financial reporting requirements.Develop audit plans based on risk assessments, focusing on high-risk areas within ITDocument any SOX deficiencies identified during audits, including potential impacts on financial reportingEnsure that all controls and processes are properly documented, which is a requirement under SOX Section 404 for internal audit control.Additionally testing the Control Self- Assessment (CSA) for the banking application to identify and manage risks.

Education

• Loyola College, Chennai

  Master’s Degree, Accounting and Finance

• Velankanni Matriculation Higher Secondary School

  Business/Commerce, General

• University of Madras

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business/Commerce, General