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Warsaw

Summary

Self-driven and motivated internal audit professional with demonstrated expertise leading and managing in the financial industry and a “Big 4” firm professional services firm based in Warsaw, Poland with focus on clients in Europe and the Americas. Skilled in identifying weaknesses, monitoring existing business practices and recommending effective solutions. Driven and logical with strengths in handling key accounts and exceeding expectations.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Business Consultant | Enterprise Risk Internal Audit

Ernst & Young (EY) GDS – Business Consulting
06.2024
  • Independently executing and managing multiple engagements for a variety of clients across industries within EMEIA, with a focus on the areas of Governance, Risk and compliance (GRC)

External Audit Analyst

Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Global Business Services
10.2024 - Current
  • Oversee the entire external audit process for SCB, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in dealing with internal and external audit requirements

Auditor/Business Analyst - Independent Contractor

Twoj Start up Foundation
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value, minimize risk and improve control environment

Head of Internal Audit

Infrastructure Development Bank
04.2006 - 05.2021
  • Led and oversaw audits according to a flexible risk-based methodology and IIA standards to drive the internal audit division

Internal Audit Manager

African Banking Corporation Limited – BancABC
11.2000 - 03.2006
  • Developed the annual plan in adherence with the function’s risk-based audit methodology and industry standards for submission to the Audit Committee for approval

Assistant Internal Audit Manager

African Banking Corporation Limited – BancABC
01.1999 - 10.2000

Management Accountant

udc Holdings Limited
08.1997 - 12.1998

Internal Auditor

udc Holdings Limited
11.1993 - 07.1997

Compliance Officer

ZB Financial Holdings Limited
06.1992 - 10.1993

Education

Master of Science - Strategic Management

Chinhoyi University of Technology [CUT]
Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting

Oxford Brookes University
United Kingdom

No Degree - Fraud, Detection, Prevention & Investigation

University of South Africa
South Africa

Skills

  • Internal Audit
  • Governance
  • Risk Management
  • External Audit
  • Advisory Services
  • Compliance
  • IIA Standards
  • Board & Audit Committee Reporting
  • Internal Controls
  • Finance
  • Internal Audit Reports
  • Project Management
  • MS Excel
  • Fluent English
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Analytical
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Budget Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Business Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Business process reengineering

Certification

  • ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance
  • Certified Fraud Examiner [CFE] - License #555946
  • Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Expert (CSOE)
  • Certified Internal Controls Auditor [CICA]


Accomplishments

  • Established a value-adding Internal Audit [IA] shop at a leading bank and recruited a team of high-performing auditors to execute work plans and achieve high-with focus on quality deliverables within set deadlines.
  • Formulated the Audit Charter, IA Policy Manual, and Anti-Fraud Policy, and implemented procedural changes to improve and drive performance.
  • Significantly reduced external audit fees by enhancing the internal control environment through active audit follow-ups, to ensure 100% compliance with accounting standards and implementation of audit recommendations.
  • Increased the use of data analytics by 50% to enable auditing of whole populations while reducing manual effort and delivering savings to time budget [by 40%].
  • Minimized the risk of fraud by implementing and managing an independent Tip-offs Anonymous Fraud Reporting System.
  • Detected potential financial loss due to fraud, resulting in a 10% revenue savings. This was achieved through a well-planned and detailed forensic investigation.
  • Oversaw the development and implementation of a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program [QAIP] in line with IIA professional standards.

Affiliations

  • Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors [IIA Poland]
  • The Institute for Internal Controls, USA - [Certified Member #1877774]
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA - [Certified Member #555946]
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Professionals Association (SOXCPA, USA) – [Certified Member]
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants [ACCA, UK]
  • Information Systems Audit & Control Association [Professional Member]

Languages

Fluency in English
Diploma in Editing and Proofreading in English

Other Information

Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment Flexible working time and willingness to travel

Professional Development

  • Project Management Certification [Expert Rating Solutions]
  • Certificate in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination [West Virginia University, USA]
  • Certificate in Information Systems Auditing, Control and Assurance [Hong Kong Uni. of Science & Technology]

Availability

Within 1-3 months

Hobbies and Interests

Voluntary work, travelling, and emerging technologies

Timeline

External Audit Analyst

Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Global Business Services
10.2024 - Current

Auditor/Business Analyst - Independent Contractor

Twoj Start up Foundation
07.2024 - 12.2024

Senior Business Consultant | Enterprise Risk Internal Audit

Ernst & Young (EY) GDS – Business Consulting
06.2024

Head of Internal Audit

Infrastructure Development Bank
04.2006 - 05.2021

Internal Audit Manager

African Banking Corporation Limited – BancABC
11.2000 - 03.2006

Assistant Internal Audit Manager

African Banking Corporation Limited – BancABC
01.1999 - 10.2000

Management Accountant

udc Holdings Limited
08.1997 - 12.1998

Internal Auditor

udc Holdings Limited
11.1993 - 07.1997

Compliance Officer

ZB Financial Holdings Limited
06.1992 - 10.1993

Master of Science - Strategic Management

Chinhoyi University of Technology [CUT]

Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting

Oxford Brookes University

No Degree - Fraud, Detection, Prevention & Investigation

University of South Africa