Akanksha Tiwari
About Akanksha Tiwari
Akanksha Tiwari is an Associate Director at KPMG India, specializing in audit and assurance services across various sectors. She has extensive experience in IT audit, compliance, and project management, holding a CISA certification and expertise in ISO 27001.
Current Role at KPMG India
Akanksha Tiwari currently serves as an Associate Director at KPMG India, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she provides audit and assurance services to clients across various sectors, including BFSI, IT, ITes, travel advisory, manufacturing, insurance, and trademark & patent. Her responsibilities include overseeing teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to clients.
Previous Experience in Audit and Assurance
Prior to her current role, Akanksha Tiwari worked at KPMG India as a Manager from 2015 to 2020. She has also held positions at Deloitte India, where she served as an Assistant Manager from 2012 to 2014 and as a Deputy Manager from 2014 to 2015. Her earlier experience includes a consultancy role at Deloitte India from 2011 to 2012 and an internship at Grant Thornton LLP in 2008.
Specializations and Skills
Akanksha Tiwari specializes in IT General Controls (ITGC) testing, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing, IT audits, and Information Systems (IS) audits. She has expertise in leading Third Party Assurance projects, including SOC I/SSAE 16, ISAE 3402, and SOC II. Additionally, she is proficient in ISO 27001 implementation and maintenance, and she has conducted As-Is infrastructure studies and functional application reviews.
Education and Certifications
Akanksha Tiwari holds a degree from Symbiosis International University, where she studied from 2007 to 2009. She is also certified as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a globally recognized standard of achievement for professionals in information systems audit, control, and security.
Professional Development and Management Skills
Akanksha possesses strong communication, collaboration, and people management skills. She has demonstrated the ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively, contributing to her success in various roles throughout her career.