Pranita Patil
Chartered Accountant
Mumbai
Summary
Chartered Accountant & CISA-qualified Technology Risk and Audit Manager with expertise in risk-based auditing, governance and compliance. Experienced in leading complex engagements, driving cross-functional collaboration, and translating control gaps into actionable remediation strategies that enable informed decision-making. Recognized for stakeholder management, problem-solving, team leadership, and delivering sustainable control improvements that enhance audit quality, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, and client satisfaction through practical, business-focused solutions.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
Certifications
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Technology Risk Audit
Ernst & Young Associates LLP
04.2024 - Current
- Led large-scale Technology Risk, ITGC, ITAC, ICFR, SOX, and Regulatory Compliance engagements across diverse industries such as retail, ecommerce, manufacturing, hospitality,etc, delivering risk-based assurance and governance insights to executive stakeholders.
- Managed engagement strategy, resource planning, integrating quality reviews and stakeholder management to ensure high-quality audit outcomes consistent with commercial and client service objectives.
- Assessed SOC reports for assurance engagements for service organizations, reviewing control maturity and advising management on governance, risk management, and compliance framework enhancements.
- Staying current with evolving regulatory, cybersecurity, and governance requirements, including the DPDP Act, audit trail mandates, data retention, and emerging compliance frameworks, to support Audit Committees and senior leadership, delivering client-centric insights and practical recommendations that strengthen compliance readiness.
- Interpreted emerging technology, cybersecurity, and regulatory developments, and translated them into practical audit methodologies, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
- Established and monitored engagement KPIs, quality metrics, and performance dashboards to drive operational excellence, improve delivery effectiveness, and enhance client satisfaction.
- Supported business growth through client relationship management, proposal development, opportunity identification, and expansion of Technology Risk and Assurance services across existing and prospective accounts.
- Cultivated a people-first culture by mentoring and empowering team members, encouraging collaboration, continuous learning, and open communication, resulting in stronger team engagement, sustained high performance, and long-term talent development, and retention.
Senior Consultant - Technology Risk Audit
Ernst & Young LLP
10.2019 - 03.2024
- Performed ITGC, IT Application controls audits for listed private and pre-IPO entities within SAP, Oracle, and non-SAP application environments, assessing logical access change management, backup and restoration, incident management, and interface controls.
- Assessed internal controls over financial reporting and automated application controls across multinational manufacturing and trading organizations, including Fortune India 500 clients.
- Conducted regulatory compliance validations across system-generated audit trails and backup controls while documenting evidence-based evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness.
- Evaluated application controls and validated entity-generated information (IPE) to verify report completeness and accuracy.
- Strong client handling, smooth project coordination, and effective client interaction support team alignment across senior staff and peers, while training delivery strengthens colleague and subordinate capabilities.
- Designed tools to enhance engagement-work efficiency
- Trained junior team members through structured guidance and coordinated cross-functional collaboration with peer managers and partners.
Audit Executive
Shah Modi and Katudia Associates
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and bank summaries for individuals and firms. Directed statutory audit execution and finalization support to maintain compliance and quality. Planned client coordination to complete audit work within the required timeline.
- Managed statutory audit, tax audit, and GST preparation activities for individuals, firms, and companies
Article Assistant
S. R. Rege & Company
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Conducted ICFR testing to identify inefficiencies in IT-oriented internal controls and coordinated with clients to finalize statutory audits, ensuring timely completion.
- Prepared balance sheets and profit & loss accounts, finalizing accounts for individuals, firms, and companies while ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
- prepared and filed corporate and personal tax returns, managed advanced tax matters, resolved withholding tax issues, including tax treaty-related concerns.
- Administered office operations and managed petty cash while supervising junior staff, streamlining daily processes.
Education
CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
Information Systems Audit And Control Association(ISACA)
04.2001 -
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Mumbai University
04.2001 -
Skills
Team leadership
IT General Controls
Risk Based Audits
Decision-making
Collaborative team member
Effective communication
Prioritization
Adaptability and flexibility
Problem-solving aptitude
Accomplishments
Awarded by EY Extraordnairies 3 times
Certification
CISA
Timeline
Manager - Technology Risk Audit
Ernst & Young Associates LLP
04.2024 - Current
Senior Consultant - Technology Risk Audit
Ernst & Young LLP
10.2019 - 03.2024
Audit Executive
Shah Modi and Katudia Associates
06.2019 - 10.2019
Article Assistant
S. R. Rege & Company
06.2014 - 12.2018
CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
Information Systems Audit And Control Association(ISACA)
04.2001 -
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Mumbai University
04.2001 -