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Australia

Australia

Strategic Business Partner in project risk management with key focus on:• Identifying and managing risks for onshore and offshore operations, specifically on IT General Controls (ITGCs) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. • Integration of the Global Capability Center (GCC) into the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework, including assessment and implementation of essential REA Group policies.• Serving as a central liaison for projects, closely collaborating with REA Project Stream Leads, Risk, and Legal departments to ensure proactive deployment and successful implementation of comprehensive enterprise risk strategies throughout REA Group Business Transformation & Integration projects.

London, England, United Kingdom

Effectively spearheaded a critical three-year finance ERP business transformation initiative, overseeing the seamless implementation of the SAP S4 Hana platform with a particular emphasis on the Governance, Risk, and Controls (GRC) module.Instituted a comprehensive Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) for pivotal finance processes, including Order to Cash (O2C), Record to Report (R2R), Source to Pay (S2P), and Project and Cost Accounting (PCA).Devised a robust testing approach and methodology to ensure the ongoing monitoring and validation of key control effectiveness, mitigation of risks and compliance with ISO and External Audit requirements.

London, Munich And Barcelona

Initiated the establishment of the Internal Audit Function throughout Europe at Fujitsu Technology Solutions, playing a pivotal role in crafting a robust audit methodology, introducing innovative risk management concepts, and implementing an Internal Control System (ICS) to elevate organizational governance standards.Served as a senior key member in the implementation and rollout of Japanese SOX, playing a crucial role in ensuring compliance with rigorous regulatory requirements and bolstering the organization's alignment with global standards.Led the scoping and execution of Internal Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management reviews across Fujitsu entities spanning Europe and Asia, further solidifying the company's commitment to operational excellence and regulatory adherence.

London, England, United Kingdom

Conceptualised and implemented Retail Store Audits, covering both European and US markets.Played a pivotal role and served as a key team member during the six-month project secondment for the global brand consolidation and transformation of Burberry, based in New York, USA.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Relocated from Australia to the UK to spearhead the implementation of US Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) for Amcor Europe.Led the implementation of US Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) for Amcor Australasia.Played a key role in developing Internal Controls and Risk Management frameworks, including corporate risk registers.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Lead and implemented retail banking audits throughout Australian branches.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Developed and team lead Toyota Dealership Audits across Australia and New Zealand