ASHWIN SINGH, MBA, CFE

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CAREER PROFILE

An Internal Audit Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience, within Internal Audit, with in-depth understanding and application of COSO & COBIT frameworks and IIA standards. A detailed individual with specific expertise in Risk Based Auditing, Risk Management, Compliance, Governance and Audit and Control procedures to improve the control environment and risk profile which assists in meeting the organizations objectives and goals. Proven performance in linking function vision with the delivery of desired results through empowerment, development and utilization of people, process and technology.

A strong motivating leader and team player that is a critical thinker and results driven. An effective communicator, problem solver and defined interpersonal skills. The ability to apply professional judgment which is impactful and influencing on others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PwC, Toronto Jan 2019 – Present

Internal Audit Manager- Risk Assurance

Assisting clients to implement risk based internal audit plans that are aligned with the organization’s objectives.

Conduct annual SOX reviews that have been outsourced by clients.

Developing SOX approaches, strategies and methodologies to assist client with SOX compliance.

Performing specialized audits such as project reviews, Governance reviews, etc. as contracted with clients

Assisting clients with Enterprise risk management assessments and compliance audits.

Understating of the application of IFRS, SEC and PCAOB requirements to assist clients if fulfilling their responsibility regarding these regulations and their impact in the organizations’ IT environment.

Leading large teams on assignments including international projects.

Motivating, coaching and mentoring direct reports and junior members of the team and function.

Defining audit scopes and key risk areas that are of concern to the Audit Committee, Executive Management and Internal Audit Function.

Monitoring quality of work, budgets and team motivation to ensure that quality output that meets the objectives

Providing clients with assurance on there environments relating to ITGC, application controls, security controls, privacy controls, ITIL, NIST, SOC 1, SOC 2 SOC 3 and ISO 27001.

Consult regularly with Partners, Actuarial, Information Technology, Tax and Compliance services and other senior management teams to discuss, evaluate and plan audit engagements.

Efficient, effective and clear communication to clients regarding information request, workplan execution and observations and recommendations.

Regular meeting with senior management to provide a status update of the audit and any significant observations.

Presenting data analytics proposals and methodologies to clients to illustrate the benefit of these tools.

Articulation of observations to senior management and Audit Committees and their impact to the business.

Management and overview of the resource plan and deliverables to the client and audit committee.

Coordination with the PWC US team to execute work for clients that are spread across North America.

Successfully worked clients such as; Fairfax Financial Holdings, Chubb Insurance- Canada, Echelon Insurance- Canada, AxA- Canada and the MEARIE Group. First American Title Insurance-FCT. BMO Mutual Funds. TD Mutual Funds. Fundserv (Wealth management data provider)

Santam Insurance Group (Insurance and Financial Services), South Africa July 2010 – Nov 2018

Internal Audit Manager

Perform risk assessments, preparing audit plans and obtaining approval from stakeholders.

Perform fieldwork for complex reviews relating to governance, risk management and compliance.

Report writing for complex audits or reviewing draft reports written by senior auditors.

Write and present Audit Committee Reports.

Identify areas of improvement after each audit to increase audit coverage in an efficient manner.

Implementation of methodologies that are aligned to local requirements for newly acquired businesses.

Employment of staff (9 direct reports) and motivation of the teams where required to maximize capacity.

Review staff performance and coaching staff where needed.

Management reporting which included productivity reports and savings created.

Assistance with the implementation of the 3 lines of defense model.

Conduct reviews with the external experts such as Actuarial or surveyors and IT auditors.

Performance of reviews at third party vendors/ business partners.

Ensuring that the methodology and work performed is aligned to the IIA standards.

Collaborating with Risk Management to develop risk assessments and risk reports.

Member of the IFRS17 Oversight Committee.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully developed and managed 5 audit teams in 8 countries including the implementation of individual internal audit strategies, targeting operating models, risk-based methodologies, recruitment and reporting.

Managed department budget of $6 million and identified efficiencies to maximize the funds available.

Implemented ACL data analytics which increased audit coverage and decreased audit time by 34%.

Implemented a graduate training program that led to the department developing its own skills which resulted in an 11% decrease in recruitment costs.

Completed due diligences reviews that have influenced mergers and acquisitions decisions. The approach implemented resulted in the implementation of a post-merger integration team within the business unit.

Received best mentor award for my ongoing coaching, support and training to future auditors.

Hollard Insurance Group, South Africa Jan 2008 – June 2010

Senior Internal Audit

Alexander Forbes Financial Services Group, South Africa Jan 2005 – Dec 2007

Internal Auditor

EDUCATION

HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM 2019

MBA Degree (Equivalent to a master’s degree in Canada)

Postgraduate Diploma 2018

Postgraduate Certificate 2017

UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH BUSINESS SCHOOL, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA 2013

Postgraduate Business Management

ACCA, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM 2008

ACCA- Certified Accounting Technician

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2019

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)- Member

CIA- (Part 1 completed), Part 2 to be written in April 2020, 2019

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