PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Mazars
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :3 years, 8 أشهر
• Led multifaceted Internal and IT audits across Energy, Healthcare, FMCG, Manufacturing, and Financial Services sectors, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and performance optimisation for Mazars SA and Mazars Ireland.
• Managed a high-performing team of seven IT auditors in Maars SA, conducting robust ITGC and Application Controls audits, resulting in enhanced IT security and regulatory compliance across the client base.
• Directed numerous audit projects spanning SA government departments, delivering actionable recommendations for strengthening control environments and ensuring successful project delivery and reporting.
• Proactively provided early warnings to top management, effectively mitigating serious control deficiencies, and safeguarding the organisation's reputation.
• Implemented data analytics to support the Financial Audit division in streamlining audit processes and reducing cycle time by a minimum of 30%.
• Developed comprehensive audit programs tailored to client needs, resulting in a notable 16% reduction in regulatory and security breaches.
• Managed audits within upstream and downstream sectors, identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing operational performance.
• Spearheaded the review of External Quality Assurance Reviews, driving improvements in audit methodologies and processes.
• Cultivated strong relationships across business units, tailoring audit approaches to meet specific needs.
• Spearheaded annual planning initiatives by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and fostering stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Directed a high-performing team of five auditors, and project managing end-to-end audit processes while meticulously adhering to stringent timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Cultivated and nurtured strategic relationships with stakeholders across Wealth, Investment Management, and Insurance portfolios, fostering collaboration and synergy in audit endeavours.
• Delivered actionable insights by reporting key management information to the Head of Audit and Chief Audit Executive, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Designed audit programs and procedures, determining scope, nature, and timing of audit activities.
• Developed Risk Assessment Matrix for Long-term and Asset Management business units.
• Provided independent appraisals and audit information on financial, operational, and administrative activities.
• Conducted audit testing on internal controls' adequacy and effectiveness, making recommendations for improvement.
• Engaged with line managers and executives for ad-hoc consulting assignments.