Sathyaviji Sethumadhava Rao
Manchester,CT
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers, specializing in SOC, SOX reporting and ITGC testing. Proven ability in data analysis using Alteryx and Excel, coupled with strong project management skills. Adept at leading client engagements and enhancing operational efficiency, driving improvements in security and compliance for diverse industries.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Experienced Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed the SOC reports (SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2) for client projects in the Insurance, Gaming, Energy, Advertising industries
- Conducted ITGC testing, automation, and tested Key Reports as part of the SOx audits for clients in the Pharmaceutical, Insurance, Gaming industries.
- Supported project management efforts by coordinating schedules and maintaining documentation.
- Utilized Excel, Outlook, Alteryx and other tools as part of testing and automation. Used the firm approved AI tools for advanced research and problem solving skills.
- Actively involved in the client meetings that occurred weekly, and was leading the conversations as a senior in all the engagements. Have led the walkthrough meetings conducted for the SOC reports before the testing phase of the engagements.
- Participated in the L&D training sessions and completed courses that are required to maintain the CPE credits and the Core Compliance requirements.
Management Executive
IndusInd Bank
11.2007 - 05.2010
- Performed the daily cash reconciliations of the CMS account
- Reconciling the deposits at the bank and in transit and reviewing the balance of the account at the end of the day
- Following up with 27 bank branches across India that is depositing the cash in the account and verifying the reason for any delays.
- Informing the Top Management of the Loan Division and delivering the daily bank reconciliation and updating the status.
Management Trainee
Zenta
08.2007 - 11.2007
- Property Valuation of the US real estate markets along with the use of Escrow accounts.
- Used advanced excel formula, accounting principles and calculations.
- Valued over 10 properties during the timeframe.
Relationship Manager
ICICIdirect
05.2007 - 07.2007
- Performed sales of financial products like Insurance, Loans, and Mutual funds and achieved the target of monthly sales by 10%.
- Meeting and networking with prospective customers, getting new customers and business deals as part of selling the financial products.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT06-2023
MBA - Finance And Marketing
Anna University
Chennai, India05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Sri Sathyasai Institute of Higher Studies
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India06-2005
Skills
- Testing of client applications, OS and Databases for ITGCs, Access Management, Change Management
- Testing Key Reports that are Standard, customized, or query, Project Management for budgeting and Forecasting
- Testing the controls for Security, Availability, Confidentially and Processing Integrity and provide the SOC reports to the clients
- Data analysis and integration using tools like Alteryx workflow, excel and Macros
- Use of all Microsoft 365 applications including AI tools like Co-pilot, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Word
- Use of other firm approved AI tools for advanced problem solving skills and assisting in daily routine
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Experienced Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2025 - Current
Management Executive
IndusInd Bank
11.2007 - 05.2010
Management Trainee
Zenta
08.2007 - 11.2007
Relationship Manager
ICICIdirect
05.2007 - 07.2007
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Connecticut
MBA - Finance And Marketing
Anna University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Sri Sathyasai Institute of Higher Studies