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Ewhurst, Gb

Weybridge, England, United Kingdom

Establish and enhance a robust program within headquarters and international locations. Providing strategic guidance to Compliance Officers, mitigate risks and drive ethical practices.

Steer risk management-related activities, including preparation, communication, execution, and follow-up by collaboration with senior leaders at division level. Supervise risk treatment plans and supporting division input in risk discussion at group level with all stakeholders. Deliver leadership, consultation, and decision support to business ethics, risk, and compliance on major initiatives and emerging concepts/trends by formulating ground-breaking quarterly reports. Leverage financial data… Show more Steer risk management-related activities, including preparation, communication, execution, and follow-up by collaboration with senior leaders at division level. Supervise risk treatment plans and supporting division input in risk discussion at group level with all stakeholders. Deliver leadership, consultation, and decision support to business ethics, risk, and compliance on major initiatives and emerging concepts/trends by formulating ground-breaking quarterly reports. Leverage financial data visualization to give best-in-class presentation of identified trends.• Addressed evaluated risks by initiating in-depth identification exercises across HCP Engagements, Patient Support Programs, and Third Parties topics.• Devised and presented testing methodology in training sessions/workshops to cross-divisional associates for strengthening in-country monitoring. • Created transparency and promoted proactive risk management culture by offering ad hoc advice and consultation to management and ERC associates across all divisions.• Ensured key learnings and incorporation of associate risk design and execution in assurance exercises by coordinating various Medical, Internal Audit, and SpeakUp Office internal functions. Show less

Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Contributed to various cross-divisional projects including Compliance Monitoring Program creation, Integrity/Compliance Information Portal, and Global Risk Assessment/Monitoring Projects. Evaluated 2017 monitoring activity priorities by performing risk assessment across Europe Region countries.• Carried out high-standard promotional practice reviews to identify unmitigated risks and reported results to management.• Developed cross-division monitors network, with regular calls to share… Show more Contributed to various cross-divisional projects including Compliance Monitoring Program creation, Integrity/Compliance Information Portal, and Global Risk Assessment/Monitoring Projects. Evaluated 2017 monitoring activity priorities by performing risk assessment across Europe Region countries.• Carried out high-standard promotional practice reviews to identify unmitigated risks and reported results to management.• Developed cross-division monitors network, with regular calls to share best practices while providing onboarding support to new Pharma Regional Monitors. Show less

Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Ensured critical process assurance over country reviews performing financial risk analysis across Europe region. Coordinated resources and attended reviews across Europe region in accordance with Code of Conduct scope, internal/external regulatory promotional practices, human resources, and financial compliance. Reported key findings and remediation plan to senior management both at country and region level. Spearheaded Financial Compliance & Control managers and Compliance Officers to deliver… Show more Ensured critical process assurance over country reviews performing financial risk analysis across Europe region. Coordinated resources and attended reviews across Europe region in accordance with Code of Conduct scope, internal/external regulatory promotional practices, human resources, and financial compliance. Reported key findings and remediation plan to senior management both at country and region level. Spearheaded Financial Compliance & Control managers and Compliance Officers to deliver key initiatives, including promotional practices control framework, risk assessment, and financial control matrices across 24 full legal entities and 21 Rep Offices of region. Delivered optimal support for Global BPC function in performing reviews within direct reporting countries.• Developed and delivered best-in-class training on “Compliance to Ethics” to senior management of Central & Eastern European cluster.• Identified trends and formulated action plans to ensure risk understanding and addressing within time and sustainable manner while monitoring deficiencies control across the region. Show less

Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Coordinated Sarbanes Oxley testing to report and remediate identified deficiencies across three sites. Led full lifecycle of fraud investigations across several site locations including financial fraud, alleged breaches of promotional practices, and conflict of interest policy. Ensured maintenance of Country Integrity & Compliance Program for management supports to establish, promote, and enforce integrity/compliance standards by acting as Country Compliance Head for UK & Ireland.• Executed… Show more Coordinated Sarbanes Oxley testing to report and remediate identified deficiencies across three sites. Led full lifecycle of fraud investigations across several site locations including financial fraud, alleged breaches of promotional practices, and conflict of interest policy. Ensured maintenance of Country Integrity & Compliance Program for management supports to establish, promote, and enforce integrity/compliance standards by acting as Country Compliance Head for UK & Ireland.• Executed excellent product reimbursement scheme in line with National Health Service to ensure mitigation of major risks.• Optimized country office’s procedures in both robust control design and documentation through three-month secondment in Singapore Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Developed an audit approach, related manual and training which was adopted by the Group Internal Audit function to ensure a consistent audit approach across all of the regions.• Performed overseas site audits in Germany and Brazil covering key processes including finance, revenue recognition and claims handling.• Led internal audit teams to complete reviews of key business processes within the insurance industry. Identified key business risks affecting each process and ensured that… Show more Developed an audit approach, related manual and training which was adopted by the Group Internal Audit function to ensure a consistent audit approach across all of the regions.• Performed overseas site audits in Germany and Brazil covering key processes including finance, revenue recognition and claims handling.• Led internal audit teams to complete reviews of key business processes within the insurance industry. Identified key business risks affecting each process and ensured that mitigating controls were implemented.• Maintained key relationship with Counter Fraud Steering Committee and attended fraud investigations, with insights used to develop preventive controls. Show less

Epsom, England, United Kingdom

Planned and delivered internal audits of key business processes within the mortgage industry. Identified key business risks affecting each process and ensured that mitigating controls were implemented.• Designed standardized Money Laundering risk analysis and prescribed testing for use within the Group Internal Audit function.• Designed standardized work papers that were adopted by the Group and enabled risk and control analysis to be performed and reviewed more efficiently.

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Planned and delivered audit work, involving budgeting and the supervision of audit teams for a range of industries, including manufacturing and venture capital companies.• Gained significant international experience as an audit supervisor in Australia. This secondment was for a variety of clients, including Australia’s largest nickel mine, exporter of printed music and investment companies.• Secondment to the Medical Services Group, preparing management accounts to comply with NHS… Show more Planned and delivered audit work, involving budgeting and the supervision of audit teams for a range of industries, including manufacturing and venture capital companies.• Gained significant international experience as an audit supervisor in Australia. This secondment was for a variety of clients, including Australia’s largest nickel mine, exporter of printed music and investment companies.• Secondment to the Medical Services Group, preparing management accounts to comply with NHS Reporting Standards and preparation of personal tax computations.• Financial management projects at clients, including Royal Ascot, ensuring assets and income are protected in a heavily cash based industry. Show less