Caitlin Speed Email & Phone Number

Sydney, NSW, AU

• Conducted detailed and complex investigations into internal misconduct and criminal activities, including those related to fraud, bribery, corruption, and insider threats.
• Addressed various matters arising from internal and external threats, impacting both public and private clients in New Zealand, Australia, and internationally.
• Collaborated with over 100 external clients, as well as law enforcement, unions, professional bodies, and industry associations.o Investigated and quantified the misappropriation of funds by an employee of a New.
• Managed whistleblower services for 30 organisations across various sectors, including retail, transport, energy, government, agriculture, and food, across New Zealand and Australia.
• Received and responded to over 100 whistleblower complaints made through various reporting channels, including those related to fraud, bribery, corruption, bullying, and other misconduct.
• Delivered a Fraud Control Framework, Fraud Risk Maturity Assessment and Fraud Risk Assessment tool kit, which can be readily used on any client engagement. This included championing the use of Excel, Alteryx and.

Auckland, New Zealand

• o Performed an independent assessment of a transport industry client’s processes and controls for specific revenue contracts.o Conducted a forensic investigation into allegations of a service provider failing to fulfil.
• Skilled in handling high pressure situations, with individuals who may be under significant stress, conducting work in a way that is sensitive and sympathetic, but also practical and efficient.
• Experienced in ensuring that confidentiality measures are applied, and compliance with relevant local and international privacy and disclosure related legislation.
• Assisted clients in prevention activities, identifying the cause of incidents and making recommendations for control improvements.

Auckland, New Zealand

• Undertook a fact-finding forensic investigation to understand the circumstances and events leading up to a high-profile incident at a government organisation.

• Prepared and assisted in up to twenty company and trust financial statements, and 15+ tax returns, using Xero and excel.
• Ensured all significant information was backed up with invoices and calculations, investigated into any variances or issues.
• Worked independently and with my co-workers to prepare accounts and tax returns on time.
• Attended and participated in client meetings.
• Completed and passed the Xero Advisor Certification program.

Auckland, New Zealand

• Tested significant and non-significant accounts on five audits, investigated into variances by performing further testing and communicating with clients independently.
• Collaborated with my teams of five to ensure audits were completed within strict deadlines.
• Approved expense claims, uploaded invoices and filed documents in Finance department.
• Used Microsoft Office, eAudit and SAP system which extended my computer skills, particularly in excel, and I received positive comments on this.
• Flexible to quickly learn and adapt to the various tasks I was given within Finance and Enterprise.
• Received positive feedback on my ability to complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard.

Graduate Diploma Of Chartered Accounting

Bachelor Of Commerce / Bachelor Of Arts Conjoint, Accounting, Commercial Law, And Sociology

Activities and Societies: • Beta Alpha Psi President (2020) • Beta Alpha Psi Professional Events Officer (2019) • Women’s Mentoring.

High School, Economics, Calculus, Statistics, English Literature, Textile Technology, Ncea Level 1, 2 & 3 Endorsed With Excellence

Activities and Societies: • Hillary Outdoors Leadership Programme (2015) • Arts Council Treasurer (2015) • Maths Council (2015) • Maths.