Simran Kaur Sidhu Email & Phone Number

Singapore

- Responsible for performing the second line of defence role by identifying weaknesses in policies and process controls within the agency based on past audit findings, system walkthroughs and reviewing existing policies and SOPs. - Skilfully liaising with business groups on weaknesses identified and support teams in developing effective solutions to best address and mitigate the risk. - Amateur Data Analyst - Dabble in analysing available data to (1) identify possible gaps and opportunities within the organisation and (2) guide Business Groups on important processes that they need to ensure are working well based on financial implications (i.e. significant expenditure/ revenue source).

Singapore

- Executed internal control audits for ministries, statutory boards and government-linked companies to ensure adequate controls in place to govern operations for matters like revenue, grants utilisation/allocation, procurement, management of assets, expenses, investments and IT access controls. - Reviewed and drafted management letters where issues are noted with the internal controls to raise to management’s attention and supported the team leads in the planning stages to identify risk areas to focus the audit around and determine the work scope of the projects. - Liaised with the clients effectively while handling audits for ministries, statutory boards and government-linked companies, such as GIC and Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).

Singapore

- Managed the whole audit procedure for clients, ranging from SMEs to Co-operatives and even listed companies engaging in various industries, including construction/ real estate, retail and the food and beverage industries as the auditor-in-charge.- Planned and finalized stages involving clearing queries raised by managers, partners, and the quality review team and reviewed the financial statements prepared by the client to ensure that they were correct and in line with the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. - Worked closely with the managers and clients to keep them abreast of the engagement progress and any matter of concern identified during the audit.