Prerna S Sikand FCA, CFE, CFCS, PMP

Prerna S Sikand FCA, CFE, CFCS, PMP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Expert in Financial Crime Prevention and Risk Management | Ex - PWC Senior Compliance Specialist | Ex- EY Senior Consultant | Ex-Deloitte Consultant

  • Education

    • Indira Gandhi National Open University

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor's degree Commerce (Finance & Accounting) 7
    • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

      2010 - 2015
      Chartered accountancy Finance,Accounting,Taxation
  • Experience

    • Sapphire Info Solutions (P) Ltd

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      Article
    • Deloitte

      Jul 2017 - Feb 2022

      Assisted the team on various functions including:- Forensic advisory services particularly Fraud Risk Assessments, Litigations and Investigations;- Anti-money Laundering particularly KYC compliance review, screening and sanctions;- Third party / vendor compliance Review particularly review of various policies / procedures of the organization and ensuring that the third parties dealing with the client is in compliance with the requisite policies or procedures.- Supply chain audits- ABAC risk assessments Tunjukkan kurang Assisted the team on various functions including:- Internal Audit particularly SOX testing;- Forensic advisory services particularly Fraud Risk Assessments, Litigations and Investigations;- Managing and dispositioning the sanctions alerts / entries, based on compliance requirements with the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sanctions program;- Assisted in gathering background information and intelligence through a combination of open-source research, commercial databases and discreet source inquiries relating to individuals or companies, to support with gathering background information on subjects relevant to the investigation and litigation cases. Tunjukkan kurang

      • Solution advisor (Investigation & Dispute)

        Sept 2020 - Feb 2022
      • Consultant

        Jul 2017 - Feb 2022
      • Associate Solution advisor (Dispute & Controversy)

        Jul 2017 - Jan 2020
    • EY

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
      Senior Consultant

      - Conducted testing of transaction monitoring and AML/ATF controls at an insurance company to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and enhance the organization's ability to detect and prevent financial crimes.- Prepared multiple RFPs, RFI, and RFSQs regarding Risk Assessments, incorporating or enhancing the Fraud architecture, and /or the Corporate Security Framework, and Payment models for multinational banks, FI's, and other government institutes.- Managed client walkthroughs, drafted the flowcharts, and performed risk assessments.- Identified the latest fraud trends and recommended preventive and detective solutions to mitigate existing or new risks for a bank.- Conducted the Level-1 (L1) review of the SOX Controls related to ITGCs for a Canadian bank.- Enhanced communication within the project team and ensure smooth project progress, alignment with deadlines, and increase in team morale by leading a team meeting to discuss communication issues, identifying communication gaps, implementing communication protocols, and improving feedback mechanisms.- Delivered training to a team of 10+ professionals on Forensics and Investigation.- Facilitated bi-monthly meetings with the broader group, including around 50 professionals. Tunjukkan kurang

    • PwC Canada

      Jan 2024 - Jan 2024
      Senior Compliance Specialist
    • Wipro

      Jan 2024 - now
      Technical Lead - AML Compliance & Audit
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EY Business - Basics of Business - Bronze Learning (2023)

      EY
      May 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • EY Finance - Bronze (2023)

      EY
      Jun 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

      Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
      Aug 2020
    • Certified Financial Crime Specialist

      Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists - ACFCS
      May 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)®

      Project Management Institute
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Risk and Financial Advisory : Tech Savvy

      Deloitte
      Mar 2019
    • Industry Proficiency Bronze : Financial Services

      Deloitte
      Feb 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Prerna S Sikand FCA, CFE, CFCS, PMP
      Spot Award Deloitte Financial Advisory Services India Private Limited Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Prerna S Sikand FCA, CFE, CFCS, PMP
      Applause award Deloitte Financial Advisory Services India Private Limited Jul 2021
    • Awarded to Prerna S Sikand FCA, CFE, CFCS, PMP
      Applause Award Deloitte Financial Advisory Services India Private Limited Apr 2021
    • Awarded to Prerna S Sikand FCA, CFE, CFCS, PMP
      Applause award Deloitte Financial Advisory Services India Private Limited Nov 2019
    • Awarded to Prerna S Sikand FCA, CFE, CFCS, PMP
      Spot Award Deloitte Financial Advisory Services India Private Limited Sep 2017