Sanjeev Kale
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
2023
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Accounting and Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor's degree
Accounting and Business/Management
DeVry University
Fergusson College
2023 : Present
Kenvue
Information Security and Compliance
Established and upheld a consistent process prioritization methodology, ensuring standardized risk evaluations. Provided proficient advice on application security strategies, methods, and best practices. Evaluated application architectures and delivered insightful recommendations. Facilitated the infusion of security measures into the development lifecycle by partnering with diverse teams. Assured adherence to industry-specific security standards and compliance prerequisites for applications.
2022 : 2022
Johnson & Johnson
Information Security and Compliance
Led and guided a team overseeing audits and consultants globally. Created yearly audit plans using risk-based strategies for short, medium, and long-term goals. Directed audits for operational and J-SOX compliance across various global locations including Japan, France, Germany, Mexico, and Colombia. Collaborated with Audit Committee, Legal, and Corporate Finance on Internal Audit Committee agendas and plans. Executed projects for compliance policies, communication, training, and global risk management. Tracked ESG trends, benchmarks, and IT controls. Managed Department P&L, including IT assessments and SSAE 16/SOC 1 attestation
2018 : 2022
Berlitz Corporation
Senior Manager, Audit and Compliance
• Assisted in the creation of an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program to assess and control operational risk, encompassing risk identification tools, business process analysis, risk and control gap analysis, workshops, and risk assessment and monitoring tools with the objective of driving improvement in risk management integration in strategy setting process and driving performance.
• Facilitated in the creation of a Control Self-Assessment (CSA) program used to evaluate the risks related to business processes at various entities globally.
2009 : 2018
Berlitz Corporation
J-SOX Consultant
Conducted reviews that addressed ITGI, COSO, and COBIT controls, and followed an engagement methodology - initial assessment of client infrastructure and IT operational procedures, gap assessment, remediation design and implementation, selection of key controls, concluding with testing of specified key controls for 27 clients across array of industries. Conducted data analysis tests using ACL (Audit Command Language). Performed account analysis of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash, Inventory, Prepaid Expenses, Accrued Liabilities, and Fixed Assets. Ensured division compliance with US GAAP and corporate policy.
• To increase efficiency, save time and money, developed questionnaires adapted to different size entities enabling on-site assessment teams to evaluate IT infrastructure and controls
• To identify gaps and improve workflow and efficiency, performed analysis and designed Test Procedures for testing key controls during reverse merger migration of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for major London Hedge Fund client
2005 : 2009
J.H.Cohn LLP
SOX Auditor
Skills
Accounting, Active Listening, Analytical Skills, Audit Committee, Auditing, Business Development, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Business Strategy, Change Management, CISA, COBIT, Corporate Finance, COSO, COSO Framework, Enterprise Risk Management, External Audits, Financial Analysis, Financial Audits, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Fraud Investigations, Governance, Information Security, Information Technology, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Skills, IT Audit, ITGC, IT Risk Management, J-SOX, Leadership, Management, Management Consulting, Negotiation, P&L Management, Performance Management, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SAS70, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Management
About
Diligent Compliance and Internal Controls SME with solid understanding of Committee of Sponsoring Organization (COBIT), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (J-SOX), and Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance. Cultivates cooperation from management, peers, and subordinates in mono and multicultural environments, maximizing efficiencies. Experience in Education, Information Technology, Financial Services, Retail, Electronics, Pharmaceutical, Entertainment, and Not for Profit industries. Known for spearheading audit protection, decreasing fraud and vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance.