James Pointer Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Oversight of the Group’s risk management, assurance and audit program and overall compliance, working closely with the Executive Team to support the delivery of the Group’s strategy.

United Kingdom

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Worthing

To facilitate management (up to Board level) in the identification and management of risks and controls at optimum cost across Southern Water Services. To provide an independent assessment of the adequacy and appropriateness of internal control in light of identified risks and, where applicable, facilitate improvements. To assist in the management of Internal Audit (GIA) resources to achieve the above.

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

In addition to the responsiblities I performed as Senior Internal Auditor, I am now leading all team assignments I am involved with, involving:- the planning and fieldwork of my department's 2 week international assignments and multi site projects, - the preparation and distribution of the corporate reports derived from these investigations, and - acting as key liaison with the auditees, to coordinate and organise these projects

I am a global senior internal auditor for a large multi national corporation with a revenue of $2bn-$3bn. I have a diverse and comprehensive experience and an excellent track record acting as team leader and as team member on audits, investigations and projects within Europe. My audit instincts, analytical skills and evaluating skills have allowed me to make recommendations to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and develop process improvements.I have participated in projects that… Show more I am a global senior internal auditor for a large multi national corporation with a revenue of $2bn-$3bn. I have a diverse and comprehensive experience and an excellent track record acting as team leader and as team member on audits, investigations and projects within Europe. My audit instincts, analytical skills and evaluating skills have allowed me to make recommendations to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and develop process improvements.I have participated in projects that have had massive stuctural changes to the company, and my communication skills have allowed me to develop strong connections with Senior Management across Europe, and refine skills in report writing in order to distribute internal audit reports to Executive management on a global scale. Key responsibilities include:Leading, Planning, and performing internal audit assignments in Europe.Review of audit work of colleagues in team leader capacity.Global administrator for Internal audit software (for the years 2010 - 2011 inclusive).Management of Quarterly Shipment cut off.Management of Quarterly Letter of Representation procedures.Management of Quarterly long term contract validation.Preparing reports for global distribution to directors and executive board.Departments/Assignments audited include: HR, Financial, Revenue Cycle, Supply Chain and Procurement, Inventory, Trade Compliance, Payroll, Ethics, and Travel and Expenses.Direct and indirect audit assistance for company annual financial audit.SOX Assistance testing.Ad-hoc investigations and projects.Ad-hoc consultancy services for other departments. Show less

Accounts preparation* Management Account preparation* Audit planning and review* Company tax* Sole Trader tax* Accounts reviews* Client correspondence* Supervising accounts juniors* P11ds* FSA regulations* Most recent Audit clients include clients up to £30m turnover

Accounts preparation, Auditing of clients both at senior and trainee levels tax computation and correspondence with clients* Avenues to a much more varied career in accountancy became available, working on a far more diverse range of clients, from Companies, to Sole traders and Partnerships* New role meant rapidly becoming familiar with new computer software and an office infrastructure* Practice went through a merger in 2006, at which point it changed its principal accounting… Show more Accounts preparation, Auditing of clients both at senior and trainee levels tax computation and correspondence with clients* Avenues to a much more varied career in accountancy became available, working on a far more diverse range of clients, from Companies, to Sole traders and Partnerships* New role meant rapidly becoming familiar with new computer software and an office infrastructure* Practice went through a merger in 2006, at which point it changed its principal accounting software to IRIS. Represented a significant period of adaptation and development, as I led our office in attaining a proficiency in a highly complex accounting programme* Completed advanced stage exams in first sitting in July 2007* Completed training contract in October Show less

Bookkeeping on behalf of clients.* Accounts preparation using Sage line 50 and Sage accounts production software.* Solely responsible for payroll services on behalf of clients.* Transferred into the audit department in Sept 2004* Attended several high profile audits* Progressed to in-charge accountant involving collection and testing of fieldwork independently.

Working for Veritas DGC involved the analysis and processing of survey reports to determine the opportunities for fossil fuel extraction from underwater sites. Tasks included programming and utilising various graphics packages following a 3 month training programme. There was considerable team work and I was responsible for the training of summer students and new employees within my team. Additionally I have attended several training courses including a course designed to allow the planning and… Show more Working for Veritas DGC involved the analysis and processing of survey reports to determine the opportunities for fossil fuel extraction from underwater sites. Tasks included programming and utilising various graphics packages following a 3 month training programme. There was considerable team work and I was responsible for the training of summer students and new employees within my team. Additionally I have attended several training courses including a course designed to allow the planning and facilitation of meetings and conferences. Show less

Bsc (Hons), Physics 2Nd Class

My studies covered: Information Technology Collaborative work in a group Analysis Presentations to an audience Research Mathematical.

A; B; C; D, Physics; Mathematics; Geography; Further Mathematics

A, Geography; Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, English Literature, English Language

9 GCSEs attaining an A* for Mathematics,; Latin, and a B for Physics. These grades qualified me for a scholarship upon entering my A-levels