Talha Mujaddidi

IT Internal Auditor with 4 years of experience executing IT General Controls (ITGC) testing, SOX compliance programs, and operational IT audits in a public company environment. Proven track record leading cross-functional audit projects across cloud computing, third-party data security, and AI regulation. Skilled in applying COBIT and NIST frameworks, leveraging AuditBoard for control scoping and tracking, and collaborating with executive leadership and external auditors to strengthen internal controls and mitigate organizational risk.

IT Internal Auditor - Spectrum Brands, Inc. - Remote

(2022-06)

• Execute IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC) testing in support of SOX/ICFR compliance program, evaluating design and operating effectiveness of controls across the organization.
• Apply COBIT and NIST frameworks to assess IT risk and align audit activities with industry-standard control objectives.
• Utilize AuditBoard to scope, test, and track all IT SOX controls; maintain thorough documentation with sufficient, competent, and relevant evidential matter to support audit conclusions.
• Built and deployed an Internal Audit AI Prompt Library (2025), enabling the audit team to leverage AI tools consistently and effectively across planning, testing, and reporting phases — a first-of-its-kind initiative within the department.
• Co-lead and participate in cross-functional operational IT audit projects, including Cloud Computing, Third-Party Data Security, and Phishing/Social Engineering audits, producing clear audit reports with findings and corrective action plans for management.
• Led an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inquiry project assessing the effectiveness of AI regulation and governance within the organization — directly applicable to automation and continuous monitoring in audit.
• Co-assisted in designing and executing a Data Governance Consulting Project leveraging Gartner's data governance framework; shared risk insights with the Audit Committee Board.
• Conducted a 3PL Missing Tax Payments special investigation, resulting in recovery of $1.5M for the company in 2023.
• Collaborate with management and external auditors to ensure internal controls effectively mitigate risks; participate in weekly ERM meetings with business partners to identify emerging risks across the organization.
• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans in collaboration with the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and management, tracking remediation of identified issues through resolution.

Fund Accountant - Alter Domus - Indianapolis, IN

(2021-08 - 2022-06)

• Processed and tracked daily cash contributions and distributions for investment fund clients, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Prepared cash journal entries, managed month-end and year-end close activities, and assisted in review audits, strengthening documentation and reconciliation skills applicable to audit evidence standards.
• Managed multiple client funds simultaneously, consistently meeting weekly deadlines.

Property Tax Specialist - Heartland Dental LLC - Indianapolis, IN

(2021-04 - 2021-08)

• Analyzed business personal property tax data and prepared tax forms and renditions; ensured timely processing of returns and remittances.
• Interacted with taxing authorities and created pivot tables for property assessment and depreciation analysis.

Dealership Coordinator - DriveTime Car Sales - Indianapolis, IN

(2018-01 - 2020-03)

• Coordinated vendor and customer transactions; maintained spreadsheet data and processed financial documents.

Data Entry Clerk - DuCharme, McMillan & Associates (DMA) - Indianapolis, IN

(2016-12 - 2017-12)

• Analyzed property tax data using PTCA, PTMS, and OneSource; prepared tax payments and researched multi-jurisdiction tax laws.
• Collaborated in cross-functional teams to meet strict filing deadlines.

Graduate Certificate - Internal Auditing - Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Bachelor of Science - Business (Accounting) - Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Associate of Applied Science - Business - Ivy Tech Community College