Kavya Agarwal
Senior IT Audit and Risk Advisory professional with 8 years of experience delivering SOX 404, ICFR, ITGC/ITAC, information security, and operational audits across global consulting and Big 4 environments. Proven track record of leading large, cross-border audit portfolios (25,000+ hours), strengthening control environments, improving audit efficiency through analytics and automation, and delivering high-quality outcomes for BFSI, IT services, manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, and real estate clients.
Work Experience:
8 Years Years
Industry:
Consulting & Strategy
Function:
Consulting
KPMG Global Services, Gurgaon
Assistant Manager | Jul 2023 – Present
Lead 25,000+ hour SOX, Infosec, and operational audit portfolio with a 10-member global team across BFSI, IT, manufacturing, and insurance.
Drive GITC/ITAC testing for ICFR, manage stakeholders, and optimize resourcing and engagement economics.
Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services, Gurgaon
Consultant / Associate Consultant | Jul 2021 – Jul 2023
Led 10,000+ hour SOX engagements, delivering ITGC, ITAC, and analytics-driven audits across multiple industries.
Implemented automation and analytics, achieving up to 99% audit reliance; trained 20+ campus hires.
Genpact Enterprise Risk Consulting, Gurgaon
Consultant | Feb 2020 – Jun 2021
Delivered COSO-aligned ITAC and automated control testing for Fortune 500 BFSI and healthcare insurance clients.
Led client interactions and improved audit efficiency using AuditBoard and SOX Hub.
Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services, Gurgaon
Risk Analyst | Aug 2018 – Feb 2020
Performed SOX 404, SSAE 18, and SOC audits, covering ITGCs, access controls, infrastructure, and IPE testing.
Quasix Solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Associate | Jan 2018 – Aug 2018
Supported SOX readiness through access, change, and IT operations control testing.
1. Recipient of multiple performance awards at KPMG, including Super Team Award (Q4 2024) and Gurus at Work and Round of Applause awards (Q3 2024), recognizing consistent delivery excellence and leadership impact.
2. Received 6 on-site client recognition awards and 3 spot awards at EY within a single year (2022) for high-quality execution and client impact on large SOX engagements.
3. Awarded EY Extra Miler Spot Award (Q2 2019) for exceeding performance expectations and demonstrating strong ownership in complex audit engagements.
- MBA (BPGP – General Management), Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2024–2026
- B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering), GLA University, Mathura, 2014–2018
- ISMS ISO 27001:2013 Lead Auditor, 2021