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Maidenhead, Berkshire

Senior Internal Auditor with Costain plc. Providing Internal Audit of major construction projects in UK and overseas and also central financial and operational systems. This entailed preparation of audit reports, and monthly reporting to the Chief Executive and Finance Director on progress against the Audit Plan. Construction project audits included scrutiny of these areas: • Cash flow and Risk Management;• Quality Management;• Environmental Management;• Cost Estimates;• Project Management and Control;• Project Strategy ;• Contractor Selection Process & Supply Chain Management;• Planning and Programming;• Design Management; and• Partnering Major Project Audits carried out included the Bradford Schools Rebuilding Programme, Felixstowe Docks Development, Bond Street Station Remodelling, Crossrail Tunnelling Projects, Manchester Waste Treatment Plant Renewal, Thames Waste Processing Plant Construction, Managed Highways Contracts, Sellafield Reactor Renewal, and M25 Tunnel Renewal Projects.

London, United Kingdom

Serco Solutions is a division of Serco plc, and delivers IT and Business Consultancy, Business Process Outsourcing, and e – services, to business, public sector and government. Responsibilities included:• Development of the Audit Plan by identification of key risk areas; • Continuous assessment of financial systems, business operations and objectives; • Identification, testing and reporting on key business controls; • Following up implementation of audit recommendations;• Liaison with senior management and reporting to Audit Committee; and• Preparing, discussing and agreeing recommendations with management.

Education record

GCE O & A Level Examinations

Ba Hons Business Management, Accountancy & Data Analysis