Harish Manchala
About Harish Manchala
Harish Manchala serves as a Manager in Cyber Assurance at KPMG India, where he has built a career in risk assurance since 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA, with expertise in SOC1, SOX404 compliance, IT General Controls, and Information Security.
Work at KPMG India
Harish Manchala currently holds the position of Manager - Cyber Assurance at KPMG India, a role he has been in since 2024. Prior to this, he served as Assistant Manager - Cyber Assurance from 2021 to 2024 and as Senior Associate Advisory in Technology Assurance from 2018 to 2020. His career at KPMG began with a role as Trainee in IT Audit & Assurance in 2015, followed by positions as Executive/Associate Advisory in IT Audit & Assurance from 2015 to 2018. His extensive experience at KPMG has contributed to his expertise in risk assurance and cyber compliance.
Education and Expertise
Harish Manchala completed his Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Osmania University from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Siva Sivani Institute of Management, AICTE, between 2013 and 2015. His academic background includes a focus on Business/Commerce, Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Allied Services. He also completed his SSC at St. Paul’s High School in 2007. His professional expertise includes IT General Controls (ITGC), Information Security, and a focus on SOC1 and SOX404 compliance.
Background
Harish Manchala has a solid foundation in the Risk Assurance industry, with a career spanning various roles and responsibilities. He worked at Deloitte India as Assistant Manager - Risk Assurance for 10 months in 2020-2021. His early career at KPMG included roles that provided him with a comprehensive understanding of IT Audit & Assurance. His educational journey included studying Maths, Physics, and Chemistry at Narayana Junior College from 2007 to 2009, which laid the groundwork for his analytical skills.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Harish Manchala has demonstrated a strong capability in project management within the context of risk assurance. His experience across various roles at KPMG and Deloitte has equipped him with a robust understanding of compliance and assurance processes. His focus on SOC1 and SOX404 compliance highlights his commitment to maintaining high standards in cyber assurance.