Umer Sheikh Email & Phone Number

Internal Audit Manager at Sportsbet, part of NYSE and LSE-listed Flutter Entertainment, where I lead and manage the audit and advisory reviews within the group. I liaise and provide independent oversight and guidance to Line 1 (Compliance & Process Optimisation) and Line 2 (Risk Assurance) for efficacy of risk management practices and processes. Further, I provide advice on the enterprise risk/governance to have clarity for accountability and to avoid any silos on risk management. Previously, I worked as Internal Audit Manager at Crown Resorts (owned by US-based Blackstone Inc.), one of Australia's largest employers with over 20,000 employees. I provided independent advice to management and the board on assessment of control environment pertinent to operational, financial, regulatory, strategic and governance matters. I led the internal audit team , reported to the board's Finance & Audit Committee and managed relationship with a big 4 firm as a co-source partner. I wrote papers for the executive and the board, liaised with senior management for risk management matters and assisted in developing the 3 Lines of Defence model. I have worked in highly regulated entities with significant experience in financial services, including providing oversight and leading of EY and KPMG co-sourced projects. I have performed reviews in light of ASIC/APRA/AUSTRAC regulations as well as highlighted improvements in relation to AML/CTF. I have a keen eye for cyber/information security risks and am well versed with privacy/data governance matters. I have led and coordinated both national and international assignments across Australia, NZ, Singapore and Malaysia. I have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to learning for personal and professional growth.

Listed skills include Financial Reporting, Project Management, Internal Controls, Accounting, and 22 others.