Syed Faisal Ali - Consultant

Q: Where is Syed Faisal based?

Syed Faisal is based in New Delhi, India and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Syed Faisal speak?

Syed Faisal speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Syed Faisal have?

Syed Faisal has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Syed Faisal has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Syed Faisal may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Syed Faisal's latest experience?

Syed Faisal's most recent position is Independent Consultant .

Q: What companies has Syed Faisal worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Syed Faisal has worked for PwC UK , Deloitte US India , and Grant Thornton India LLP .

Q: Which industries is Syed Faisal most experienced in?

Syed Faisal is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Syed Faisal most experienced in?

Syed Faisal is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Audit , and Quality Assurance . Syed Faisal also has some experience in Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Syed Faisal worked in recently?

Syed Faisal has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Syed Faisal worked in recently?

Syed Faisal has recently worked in business areas like Audit and Information Technology .

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New Delhi, India

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Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

New Delhi, India

Independent Consultant

Led SOX compliance audits and ITGC testing (access provisioning, change management, IT operations), delivering audit reports with remediation plans.
Designed SAP role structures ensuring access management compliance and performed post-implementation audits.
Advised senior leadership on technology risk management strategies.
Engaged as an independent consultant, partnering with India-based consulting firms like Uniqus Consultech Inc and Gratho Consulting /Ecovis to deliver IT assurance and compliance projects, including on-site engagements in the Middle East.

Jul 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year 2 months

London, United Kingdom

Digital Audit Manager

PwC UK

Led IT audits for UK clients, focusing on SOX and ITGC testing for IT systems and operations.
Developed audit programs, managed fieldwork, and presented findings to senior management.
Collaborated with global PwC teams to provide comprehensive controls assurance into external audits.
Managed and mentored audit teams to achieve performance excellence and deliver quality results.

Jun 2022 - May 2023

1 year

Gurugram, India

Solution Manager

Deloitte US India

Led IT audits and business application assessments, focusing on User Access and SoD reviews.
Improved operational efficiency by implementing new controls and process improvements by working closely with the respective US based team.
Supported US-based teams with compliance reviews (PCAOB) and audit evidence related to core banking system controls for client Wells Fargo.
Strengthened client relationships by addressing challenges and delivering practical solutions.

Jan 2016 - May 2022

6 years 5 months

Gurugram, India

Hybrid

Manager

Grant Thornton India LLP

Let IT and SAP assurance projects, including risk assessments and application security reviews.
Enhanced audit methodologies by integrating data analytics and automation.

Jun 2012 - Dec 2015

3 years 7 months

Gurugram, India

Senior Consultant

Protiviti

Implemented CADA solution for SAP systems, automating internal audit processes.
Performed IT audits, and post implementation reviews.

Jan 2009 - Jun 2012

3 years 6 months

Noida, India

Consultant

Tulip Technologies

Configured and tested SAP modules to align with business requirements.
Participated in security and role-mapping sessions for UAT/internal testing.

Aug 2006 - Sep 2008

2 years 2 months

Noida, India

Accounts Executive

Applied HR Services

Performed timely accounting activities of the company.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Audit, Quality Assurance, and Accounting.

Information Technology

Audit

Quality Assurance

Accounting

Summary

An accomplished IT Risk and Consulting professional with over 12 years of cross-functional experience in delivering IT assurance and advisory services across leading global organizations. Proven expertise in IT General Control, SAP post-implementation audits, Continuous Auditing & Data Analytics (CADA), SoD and access security reviews, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GST implementation, and financial reporting advisory.

Led the SAP Assurance, Transformation, and Implementation practices at Grant Thornton and Protiviti, managing regional consulting teams and maintaining up to 50% intra-regional travel commitments. Successfully executed and delivered engagements focused on ERP/SAP control assessments, audit automation, digital enablement advisory, internal controls development, SOX compliance, and enterprise-wide risk assessments.

Experience spans across diverse sectors including Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, BFSI, ITES, Aerospace, Healthcare, and KPO, with delivery of country-specific solutions across the UK, India, Middle East and Africa.

Skills

Itgc And Application Control Reviews Across Platforms Including Sap, Finacle, Sage, Netsuite, And Msd, Covering User Management, Change Management, Incident Management, Backup And Restoration, And Disaster Recovery
Design And Implementation Of Cada (Continuous Auditing & Data Analytics) Tools, Including Development Of Erp-Based Queries And Logic To Automate Internal Auditing And Enable Dynamic Dashboards
Authority Matrix Implementation In Sap Ecc, Aligning Role-Based Access Controls With Business Requirements In Collaboration With Basis And Security Teams
Sod Assessment And Remediation Using Tools Such As Auditbots And Manual Testing Across Sap Modules, With Design And Implementation Of Remediation Strategies
Post-Implementation Reviews Of Erp Deployments, Assessing Control Effectiveness And Identifying Gaps Within Business Processes And Sap Configurations

Languages

Hindi

Native

English

Advanced

Education

PGDBA · Finance

Bachelor of Business Management · Business Management

Certifications & licenses

CISA Certified

SAP Certified

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Professional Services 16 y

Avg length 2 y 9 m

Longest experience 6 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (India, United Kingdom)

Primary country India

Expertise

Recent roles Independent Consultant, Digital Audit Manager, Solution Manager

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Information Technology, Audit, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Where is Syed Faisal based?

Syed Faisal is based in New Delhi, India and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Syed Faisal speak?

Syed Faisal speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Syed Faisal have?

Syed Faisal has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Syed Faisal has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Syed Faisal may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Syed Faisal be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Syed Faisal would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Consultant, Digital Audit Manager, Solution Manager.

What is Syed Faisal's latest experience?

Syed Faisal's most recent position is Independent Consultant.

What companies has Syed Faisal worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Syed Faisal has worked for PwC UK, Deloitte US India, and Grant Thornton India LLP.

Which industries is Syed Faisal most experienced in?

Syed Faisal is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Syed Faisal most experienced in?

Syed Faisal is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Audit, and Quality Assurance. Syed Faisal also has some experience in Accounting.

Which industries has Syed Faisal worked in recently?

Syed Faisal has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Syed Faisal worked in recently?

Syed Faisal has recently worked in business areas like Audit and Information Technology.

What is Syed Faisal's education?

Syed Faisal holds a Bachelor in Business Management.

Does Syed Faisal have any certificates?

Syed Faisal has 2 certificates. These include: CISA Certified and SAP Certified.

What is the availability of Syed Faisal?

Syed Faisal is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Syed Faisal?

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