Established and implemented Internal Control Framework, including the creation and delivery of the annual, risk-based Internal Controls plan, quarterly attestation process, test programmes, reporting suite, dashboards, Intranet page, corrective action process, company wide training and communications and Board updates alongside the implementation of auditing software.In addition to achieving the annual plan, delivered value added assignments in areas of major change programmes, including shared service centre operations, key financial controls, ERP implementation and finance transformation programmes, user access, segregation of duties/GRC controls, as well as master data, system controls, alongside special investigations.Trusted member of various Company Committees: Compliance Committee, IT Security Council, Global Policy and Procedure Committee, Diversity Council, alongside acting as a key stakeholder providing independent support and guidance to the ERP programme (one ERP system from various) and finance transformation programme.Recruited, trained, and managed offshore and onshore Internal Controls team.Built trust with senior stakeholders across the organization to ensure risks were considered and appropriately mitigated, ensuring ongoing control awareness, and working with Finance Directors, Internal Audit, Compliance, and IT to ensure alignment.

Managed internal Audits, including programme assurance of the initial waves of the ERP programme, focusing on implementation and lessons learnt. Carried out country/market/thematic audits, alongside ad-hoc assurance and investigations as requested by the Audit and Compliance Committee.Implemented various improvements to the Internal Audit Process, including implementation of the COSO framework, as well as developing audit reporting to provide self-access to the new ERP System, driving independence, consistency across markets, efficiency, and cost savings.Established and tested a new risk-based finance audit programme, including review of system and manual controls within the new ERP system across Wave 1 markets (utilizing French language skills).

Produced the Audit and Risk Committee/Board Papers.Worked with the Director of Risk and Audit to develop, implement and deliver the annual plan including special tasks/projects and investigations into suspected frauds. Involved in the development of the annual audit budget.Managed Internal Audits across the LR Group from scoping and planning, development of test programmes, considering SOX and other requirements, to utilising data analysis and carrying out detailed risk-based testing of key controls. Responsible for management of audit teams, co-source and guest auditors. Reviewed audit working papers, agreed audit findings and recommendations with Senior Management, produced audit reports and followed up on recommendations to completion. Drove the end-to-end Risk Management process, including delivery of risk workshops, refresh of the Risk Management Framework, identification of emerging risks and updates to risk registers. Managed Risk Deep Dives, working with Business Risk Owners to ensure quality and timely output. Due to Covid the Audit Team were seconded to support the business. This included taking on roles at short notice. Roles carried out included: General Ledger Global Lead (Feb 2021 to May 2021); Balance Sheet Controller (Nov 2020 to Feb 2021); Finance Business Partner Americas (July 2020 to Oct 2020). Worked cross functionally across different time zones (America, Asia, Europe), produced and presented Monthly Finance review packs to the board, responsible for forecasting and budgeting, and provided financial approval of key sales contracts. Member of the Senior Leadership team, managed global teams of up to 29 people and worked with Deloitte on external audit. Identified and implemented improvements to processes, used my knowledge to work with the business to update key controls, trained others including the new Finance Business Partner and Balance Sheet Controller and actively involved in Finance Transformation and Change programme.

Worked directly with the Head of Audit to develop new leading-edge audit methodology and risk-based 3 Year Plan. Led and delivered audits, producing reports to tight deadlines. Identified and promoted sharing of lessons learned and key themes, agreeing cost effective, achievable action plans and monitoring them to completion.Carried out programme assurance of key business transformation and cost reduction programme, providing review of key stages of the project lifecycle, including programme risks, resourcing, methodology, financial and non-financial performance, monitoring, reporting, and benefits tracking.Used Russian language skills to conduct end to end audit of the Russian Joint Venture, covering financials, legal/regulatory compliance, procurement, pricing, system access, Crisis management and Contract management, resulting in reduced risk to the Group and improved integration.

Collaborated with the Director of Audit to develop the Annual Plan, using a risk-based methodology. Developed business unit and company level risk registers through workshops with Senior Management. Carried out high profile, highly sensitive deep dive audits including large end to end challenging reviews across multiple sites and business areas, transformation programmes, legally privileged and regulatory reviews including involvement in the IPO. Promoted and used Data Analytics to support audit findings.Presented audit findings to senior stakeholders including Senior Management, members of the Board, CFO and the CEO. Built close relationships with various levels of management across the business and third parties, receiving excellent stakeholder feedback.Proactively identified frauds and business savings, which have led to recouped revenue and changes to the risk and control environment, in addition to associated processes to reduce risk and prevent future reoccurrence. Took an active role in managing cases within the Company Whistleblowing line.Lead and managed teams of auditors, both within the UK and internationally, delegating tasks and reviewing work. Used French language skills to conduct audits in international subsidiaries, working closely with the local audit team. Managed direct reports, helping them to develop and progress, providing general line management. Mentored various colleagues through professional qualifications.Contributed extensively to broader company initiatives including Chair of Royal Mail Youth Network, developing Youth Strategy for Royal Mail as part of one of the organisations five diversity strands.

Developed Europe-wide Audit Methodology, Strategy, Plan, Schedule and Follow up process to evaluate audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations, including internal review processes and improvement log. Created Audit Intranet page, to improve business awareness and relationships. Led Continuous Improvement Programme, automating key critical IT and Business SOX controls and driving efficiency savings. Worked with the Head of IT and IT Security Manager on IT Risk Assessments and Controls Methodology and implemented ISO 27001. Carried out Legislation Audits, working closely with inhouse Legal and Industry Bodies and managed ISO standards including 9001,14001. Created Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan, following Business Impact Analysis, and ensured this was communicated, trained, and tested within the business.

Member of working group to create and implement Company Level Balanced Scorecard and KPIs. Established standard format for Processes, Procedures and Policies and created a Central repository. Created, developed, and delivered training courses and provided regular reporting to accompany implementation. Carried out reviews to identify non-compliance and improvements required.Management of Commercial Strategic Projects. Reviewed project impacts on key processes and implemented necessary changes. Prepared post project assessments and Cost Benefit Analysis.

Established and set up a Reconciliation Process to recoup unbilled revenue and recruited / trained / managed a new team of Data Analysts which in 2007 recouped over £9 million of unbilled revenue. Developed strong relationships internally and externally, representing TGP at Industry Meetings