Ankita Biswas (Aca, Cisa, M.Sc)
About Ankita Biswas (Aca, Cisa, M.Sc)
Ankita Biswas is a Senior Manager in IT Audit with extensive experience in managing IT audits across various industries, including telecom and FMCG. She has held multiple positions at PwC Ireland and is currently employed at Kaleyra in London.
Current Role at Kaleyra
Ankita Biswas serves as the Senior Manager IT Audit at Kaleyra, a position she has held since 2023 in London, England. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing IT audit processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing audit teams. Her expertise in cybersecurity audits and internal controls is integral to her current responsibilities.
Previous Experience at PwC Ireland
Ankita has extensive experience at PwC Ireland, where she worked in various capacities from 2016 to 2022. She held roles such as Risk Assurance Manager, Assistant Manager, and Senior Associate in Risk Assurance Services. During her tenure, she managed IT audits across multiple industries, gaining significant insights into regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Ankita holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Information Technology from Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Technology & Management, completed in 2015. She furthered her education with a Master of Science (MSc) in Business Administration and Management from University College Dublin in 2016. Additionally, she achieved the designation of Associate Chartered Accountant from Chartered Accountants Ireland between 2016 and 2019.
Expertise in IT Audits and Compliance
Ankita possesses specialized knowledge in managing IT audits for various industries, including telecom, food, agriculture, and FMCG. She is well-versed in regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, COSO, and NIST, and has experience with US GAAP and PCAOB standards. Her role often involves leading SOX IT audit teams for large, globally listed clients.
Early Career and Internships
Ankita began her career as a Web Content Developer at StyleCraze Beauty Care Pvt Ltd in 2011. She also worked as a Teaching Intern at Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group) and served as a Career and Alumni Representative at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. These early roles provided her with foundational skills in business analysis and communication.