Key Achievements:

• Established enterprise-wide internal audit strategy, aligning with corporate objectives and risk appetite.

• Reduced audit cycle times by 35% through streamlined processes and advanced audit tools.

• Implemented risk-based audit planning, improving focus on high-risk areas and compliance effectiveness.

• Strengthened internal controls, reducing financial and operational risk exposure by 40%.

• Introduced automated audit management software, saving the team 15+ hours per week.

• Led audits across multiple business units, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, and regulatory standards.

• Developed KPIs and dashboards for board and executive management, providing real-time insights into risk and controls.

• Managed audit teams globally, mentoring staff and creating succession pipelines.

• Conducted fraud risk assessments and implemented detection frameworks, preventing potential losses.

• Oversaw audit reporting, ensuring findings are actionable and management responses are tracked.

• Enhanced IT and systems audit coverage, including cybersecurity and ERP assessments.

• Implemented continuous monitoring programs, increasing audit coverage without increasing headcount.

• Led enterprise risk assessments to identify emerging financial, operational, and compliance risks.

• Reduced audit costs by 20% while increasing scope and quality of audits.

• Presented audit findings, recommendations, and risk insights to the board, audit committee, and executives.

• Standardised audit documentation and reporting templates, improving efficiency and transparency.

• Introduced predictive analytics to anticipate potential risk areas and audit priorities.

• Oversaw integration of internal audit with compliance, risk, and governance functions.

• Coordinated external audit activities, ensuring alignment and reducing duplication of effort.

• Led change management initiatives across audit, improving adoption of audit methodologies and technologies.

• Monitored regulatory changes and ensured internal audit processes remain compliant.

• Drove continuous improvement initiatives to enhance internal audit methodology and effectiveness.

• Developed training programs for audit staff to enhance skills and maintain professional certifications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the enterprise internal audit strategy, aligned with organisational goals and risk management frameworks.

• Lead and manage global internal audit teams, providing mentoring, performance management, and professional development.

• Oversee audit planning, risk assessments, and reporting to the board, audit committee, and executive leadership.

• Ensure internal audits evaluate operational, financial, IT, and compliance risks effectively.

• Implement advanced audit technologies and processes to enhance efficiency, coverage, and reporting.

• Monitor regulatory compliance and emerging risks, advising management on mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with external auditors, compliance, and risk teams to optimise assurance coverage.