If you are interested in this candidate, please contact Richard Lalchan via email rlalchan@cerfinancial.co.uk or call on 0207 626 6065.
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Interview Notes:
Solid background in risk and assurance, external financial auditing, and management, financial, and fund accounting.
One of her core expertise is to plan and execute a wide range of audit tests and procedures while interpreting outcomes to ensure implementation of controls.
Instrumental in evaluating design and effectiveness of governance, internal controls, and risk management processes across the bank/organisation.
Looking for a new challenge where she can develop her skillset - also looking to get back into Financial Services.
Expected Salary £60,000
PROFILE:
Results-driven Auditor with extensive experience in risk and assurance along with external financial auditing as well as management/financial/fund accounting across public sector and financial services. Well-versed in planning and executing wide range of audit tests and procedures while interpreting outcomes to ensure implementation of controls. Proficient in identifying emerging risks and offering recommendations through collaboration with key stakeholders across the business. Demonstrated ability to evaluate design and effectiveness of governance, internal controls, and risk management processes across the bank/organisation. Excellent communicator and public speaker with proven track record of achieving desired results through relationship building and management.
KEY SKILLS:
- Internal & External Auditing
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Operations & Financial Auditing
- Regulatory Reporting
- Banking Reconciliation
- Audit Planning & Execution
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Reporting & Documentation
- Financial & Fund Accounting
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) | Access Dimensions & Focal Point Finance System | Pentana Vision Internal Audit Software | PWC Teammate | APT External Audit Software.
EDUCATION:
2016: College / University - MSc Economics
2013: College / University - Graduate Diploma Economics
2006: University - BSc Honours Degree in Applied Accounting, 2:1
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), 8/2006
- International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A), 5/2021
- Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP), 5/2021
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) - ISC2, 04/2023
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - ISACA, 06/2023
- ACCA Certificate in International Reporting & International Auditing, Presentations
- Courses in Public Speaking 08/2018 and Social Media Marketing 01/2019
CAREER HISTORY:
March 2022 – Present
Holdings company
Senior Internal Auditor
Manage and deliver internal assignments and reports in the internal audit team. Conclude end-to-end corporate governance, operational, and financial audits to the division entities and support groupwide audits for Group Internal Audit. Strengthen and manage key stakeholder relationships with operational leadership.
- Provide support to the Internal Audit Manager in the bi-annual audit planning process for Division entities.
- Provide support to the Internal Audit Manager in support of the Division Risk Forum.
- Responsible for maintaining the Division audit action tracker and managing the monthly follow up process.
- Develop relationships with entities.
July 2018 – March 2022
Accountants
Senior Internal Auditor
Oversee and deliver internal assignments along with reports in the public sector internal audit London team. Conclude end-to-end corporate governance, operational, and financial audits to NHS trusts as well as local government organisations. Strengthen and manage key stakeholder relationships with operational leadership.
- Provide support to external audit teams across private and public sector clients.
- Upskilled trainees and colleagues through training on standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Assisted clients to review medical device management in the trust while reassessing corporate secretariat functions.
July 2010 – July 2018
Museum
Senior Internal Auditor
Directed internal/external audits assigned by the Head of Risk and Assurance of finance functions, operational areas, and EU Grants. Steered risk assessment, audit planning/testing, management controls evaluation, and determination of compliance with policies/procedures, while communicating findings and recommendations to senior management. Drafted detailed reports of audit areas and carried out follow-up and verification of issue closure.
- Facilitated the Head of Risk and Assurance in preparation for quarterly audit committee meetings.
- Recommended review of data protection practices in customer engaging departments, which led to wider review of data protection in the Museum and subsequent introduction of Museum data protection policy and practice.
January 2008 – July 2010
Government
Interim External Auditor
Offered support to the Audit Principal for financial statements audits of departmental/non-departmental bodies, while managing balance sheet, statement of financial performance under UK GAAP and SORP, and research for value for money audit.
- Proposed introduction of policy on dealing with long and outstanding debts, which resulted in frequent monitoring of outstanding debt and increasing opportunity for recovery of debt.
- Introduced periodic review analysis and review of staff expenses, which reduced unnecessary expenditure and detected fraud, reducing the departments staff expenses.
2007
Statutory corporation: External Auditor
January 2006 – March 2007
Financial Services: Audit Pre Senior
December 2003 – December 2005
Banking: Head Office Accountant
October 2002 – November 2003
Banking: Fund Accountant
July 2002 – September 2002
Accountants: Assistant Accountant
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
- Volunteer at Church Activities
- Business Management Coach
LANGUAGES:
- Proficient in English, Bemba, and Nyanja | Basic knowledge of French, Spanish, and Setswana
If you are interested in this candidate, please contact Richard Lalchan via email rlalchan@cerfinancial.co.uk or call on 0207 626 6065.
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