Luis Hamilton C Souza, Cia, Cpa, Cma Email & Phone Number

Experienced Chief Audit Executive with a proven track record in modernizing audit practices, fostering collaboration, and elevating the audit function as a trusted advisor. Throughout my career, I have successfully created and restructured Internal Audit departments, implementing a modern risk-based approach coupled with a business partnership mindset. I have also developed and led successful ICFR testing and certifications programs.I focus on fostering a risk management culture and creating a balanced and effective control environment, establishing strong work partnerships with executive and senior leadership.With extensive international experience in diverse industries including manufacturing, utilities, mining, pharmaceutical, and banking, I have led diverse teams covering specialized audits and compliance projects in finance, regulatory compliance, ethical business practices, purchasing, operations, IT, business processes, construction, treasury, investigations, and more. I have delivered valuable insights through IT, financial, and operational audits, as well as ICFR (SOX) testing and risk management.Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, I possess excellent communication skills that allow me to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from line employees to senior management and board of directors.

Listed skills include Internal Audit, Auditing, Internal Controls, Sarbanes Oxley Act, and 35 others.

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  Director, Internal Audit

  City Of Mississauga

  Toronto, On, Ca