Paul Lighten Email & Phone Number

• I am a high quality internal audit manager with over twenty years’ experience of internal audit and risk management, including over twelve years of management. • I have a strong educational background with BA (Hons) Business Information Systems, MAAT and an Advanced Certificate in Management Accounting from CIMA leading to a firm understanding of risk, control and the principles of good governance.• My career to date has led to a breadth of experience in internal audit and risk management in a variety of sectors including local government, policing and the NHS in the public sector and with National Power and Corus in the private sector.• My personal attributes include strong communication & organisation skills both written and spoken word to convey issues clearly and effectively to all levels of staff and management, including the most senior levels of an organisation.• Confident and knowledgeable presenter on fraud issues and legislation to raise awareness of members, management and staff to spot fraud and how to appropriately react.• I have strong leadership qualities and ability to motivate and guide staff to achieve their very best, developing strong audit teams through training and mentoring in some difficult periods for local government.• I am a conscientious and diligent worker, who works well under pressure and to tight deadlines. • Computer literate with strong skills in the use of Microsoft Office products and auditing/risk management software.• Personal skills also include a motivational and persuasive nature that assists in handling disagreement or even conflict between auditor and client and ensuring the implementation of best practice.

Listed skills include Internal Audit, Risk Management, Auditing, Management, and 19 others.