United Kingdom
ACCA-qualified Audit Professional with over 13 years of experience in auditing, risk-based assurance, regulatory compliance, and internal controls across the financial services sector. Proven track record of delivering comprehensive audit plans, evaluating operational and financial risk, and leading high-impact audit engagements. Expertise in internal control testing, audit lifecycle management, and regulatory reporting, with deep knowledge of FCA, SOX, and Basel compliance. Adept at audit documentation, stakeholder communication, and data analytics to support audit findings. Seeking to leverage expertise as a Internal Auditor.
Lead and deliver complex internal audit engagements for major financial institutions. - Managed teams to assess risk, evaluate internal controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards. - Working closely with senior stakeholders, to provide strategic insights to enhance governance, efficiency, and risk management frameworks. Contributed to the design and implementation of audit methodologies, identify emerging risks, and support digital transformation initiatives. Combine leadership, analytical expertise, and deep knowledge of banking operations to drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality assurance outcomes.
To manage the day to day transactional activities of the Finance Department (Sales, Receipts, Purchases, Credit Control and Payroll) to ensure that it provides a high-quality customer focused service to CIPFA with accurate accounting records being maintained and prompt solution to queries. To ensure that the financial statements are prepared to statutory and regulatory standards; and to act as an authoritative source of advice on accounting principles for both companies and charities. Management of the Purchase Ledger, Credit Control, Cash Management and Payroll functions Ensure all balance sheet codes are reconciled on a monthly basis and produce a monthly balance sheet. Produce financial statements that comply with all statutory and regulatory standards in accordance with the agreed timetable. Prepare a quarterly 12 month rolling cash flow forecasts. Prepare and submit the quarterly VAT return. Ensure that the CIPFA insurance cover is adequate and in place. Management of treasury management systems to minimize foreign exchange and credit risk and ensuring that all investments are made in accordance with the CIPFA investment policy. Maintain and review annually the ‘Employee & Benefits’ manual to provide guidance to all members of staff. Produce and maintain finance procedure documents that support the Financial Regulations. Ensure that finance policies and regulations are fully documented, reviewed annually and communicated to all CIPFA staff and that training is provided to all relevant staff. Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including insurers, bankers and software support providers. Recommend and implement changes to existing systems and new systems as required. To act as an authoritative source of advice on accounting principles and VAT for CIPFA; and provide advice and guidance to CIPFA senior managers on accounting and control requirements.