Michael Farquhar Email & Phone Number

As well as driving and overseeing the operational side of the business I provide strategic direction and tight financial control.

St Albans, United Kingdom

Heading up Internal Audit & Risk, I revitalised the function during what was a particularly challenging time for the business. Reporting to the Audit Committee and Executive Board, and building collaborative relationships with business management, this involved:• injecting energy and enthusiasm, in implementing an effective structure to the internal audit team• overhauling entrenched working practices to achieve a more successful approach• introducing data-analytics to improve audit… Show more Heading up Internal Audit & Risk, I revitalised the function during what was a particularly challenging time for the business. Reporting to the Audit Committee and Executive Board, and building collaborative relationships with business management, this involved:• injecting energy and enthusiasm, in implementing an effective structure to the internal audit team• overhauling entrenched working practices to achieve a more successful approach• introducing data-analytics to improve audit focus and strengthen assurance framework• injecting a positive new approach to risk management to meet the needs of the business through action-focused working• providing positive assurance to reduce risks under the business disposals programme Show less

Reporting to the Audit Committee and CFO, I was responsible for Internal Audit, Revenue Assurance, Risk Management, IS Security and Business Continuity for what is the UK’s largest satellite broadcaster, telephony and broadband provider.

I managed all aspects of the company’s finances and took responsibility for the HR and facilities functions. Crestco is now part of Euroclear Bank.

I was responsible for providing internal audit services to a number of international telecoms businesses. The focus was on operational review to add value to the business rather than traditional compliance auditing.

I was responsible for clients of varying size from a range of different industries.

Education record

Fca, Chartered Accountant

Dipacc, Diploma In Accountancy

Bsc, Civil Engineering