Cyril James

Manager at BNP Paribas

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About

Performing Information Systems (IS) audit of companies for assessing the Internal Control environment through review of Information Security Policies, Procedures, Business Process and review of risk control matrix to identify Design Gap and Information Security Risk exposure.

Experience

  • Manager at BNP Paribas
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Assistant Manager at Price Waterhouse Coopers- PwC
    Jun 2021 - May 2024 · 3 yrs

    Technology Risk Assurance Services

  • Senior Associate at Kalyaniwalla and Mistry Chartered Accountants/Mazars India LLP.
    Dec 2018 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    ➢ Performing Information Systems (IS) audit of companies for assessing the Internal Control environment through review of Information Security Policies, Procedures, Business Process and review of risk control matrix to identify Design Gap and Information Security Risk exposure. ➢ Managed IT Security review assignments of 20+ listed and large private companies from various industries such as FMGC, Consulting, Ride-hailing service, Banking, Medical, Investment banking, Clearing and settlement, Credit management, Diamond grading, Manufacturing, Insurance, Contracting, Chemical, Insurance etc. ➢ Preparation of Checklist for review of business processes for evaluating information security and conducting review of business processes for identifying information security risk. ➢ Performing root cause analysis on identified risk and recommend business process improvements to prevent these risks from re-occurring and reviewing of action plan for mitigation of identified risks. ➢ Testing of design effectiveness and operating effectiveness of controls. ➢ Review of ERP implementation. ➢ Review of Cyber Security preparedness, Information Security Management systems, Business Continuity plan & Disaster Recovery plan. ➢ Audit of IT Processes for Physical Security, Logical Security, Change management, Backup management, IT operations, IT Vendor management and Security Incident & Problem management. ➢ Reviewing and Assessing Security Architecture, IT Security controls for compliance against published framework and Standards. ➢ Assisting clients to identify opportunities for business process improvements, internal control strengthening. ➢ Preparing presentations and audit reports.

  • Manager at Tony Chacko and Associates Chartered Accountants
    Mar 2018 - Dec 2018 · 10 mos

    ➢ Headed a team for execution of Audit and Tax Advisory assignments. ➢ Executed Statutory and Concurrent Audit of Private sector Banks, Private Limited companies and Trusts. ➢ Appearing before Income Tax department for hearing in scrutiny cases. ➢ Prepared project reports for new and existing business ventures for business finance.

  • Senior Associate at KPMG India
    Nov 2015 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    ➢ Managed a team for execution of Statutory Audit assignments of Banking and Asset Management companies. ➢ Delivered 10000+ audit hours within 2 years with 99%+quality score meeting stringent deadlines. ➢ Played a key role in preparation of Valuation reports for mergers and acquisitions. ➢ Single point of contact for Audit assignments of Northern Trust Corporation, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Credit Suisse and Fulton Financial Corporation. ➢ Worked on Asset management assignments from Northern Trust, Wells Fargo, Citi bank and Credit Suisse. ➢ Independently prepared synopsis for 200+properties for valuation purposes. ➢ Prepared audit confirmations and work papers. ➢ Mentored and coached junior associates. ➢ Delivered internal training sessions to fellow associates and managers. ➢ Joined as an Associate and Promoted to Team leader within 1 year and Promoted to Senior Associate level in 2nd year. ➢ Received recognition for best Senior Associate of Quarter. ➢ Received Client Service excellence award. ➢ Nominated for being part of Quality Review Management team by manager.