Risk Assurance Manager

WORK EXPERIENCE

Risk Assurance (Internal Audit), Manager, PwC LLP, Manchester, U.K.

(June 2018- Sept 2019)

Delivering Business Process Controls review engagement, including set up of process narratives, flowcharts, control design and effectiveness review (both SOX and non-SOX clients)

Delivering SOX migration and implementation projects for clients

Review of IT General controls

Delivering process improvements projects for clients, including end to business process improvement projects, KPI effectiveness review, Operational and Finance Process improvement reviews

Delivering commercial audits which includes, contract review and KPI measurement adherence and statutory compliance

Delivering digital transformation project for balance sheet reconciliation automation and order to pay migration to shared service function

Delivering Treasury compliance engagements and setting up of LOA for clients

Delivering ‘Human Resource function’ process improvement projects

Carrying out induction programs for new joiners and also carrying out candidate group assessment part of the hiring process (Internal Firm Activities)

Business proposal activities, including attending tender presentation

Mentor and career coach for Associate and Senior Associates EA, Manager, PwC LLP, Birmingham, U.K.

(June 2017 – May 2018)

EA, Senior Associate 3/Asst Manager, PwC LLP, Birmingham, U.K.

(Sept 2016 – May 2017)

EA, Senior Associate 2, PwC LLP, Birmingham, U.K.

(Jan 2016 – Sept 2016)

Responsibilities(external audit):

Managing assurance engagements by defining the audit plan in consultation with the director/partner, and executing it in compliance with ISA policies.

Managing projects and engagements profitably by leading the team to perform efficiently. Jamuna Janani Thamilarasu, CPA

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Malaysia

ABOUT ME

Committed and driven to deliver results whilst maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders. Over 8 year’s work experience encompassing both internal audit (Risk, Compliance and Governance) and external audit, across numerous industries. Experience in various client across diverse industries including, manufacturing, retail, private business, public sector, logistics industry, Telecommunications, media, property, oil and gas, entertainment, satellite service provider, life insurance etc. covering IFRS, UK GAAP, SOX audits and risk governance related engagements.

Monitoring the assurance team's progress against the plan and altering it when needed

Developing and maintaining long-term productive client relationships and networks.

Cultivating and managing business development opportunities. Generating new audit business opportunities through assisting in preparation of audit proposals.

Coaching and developing people by sharing knowledge with team members and helping team members attain experiences that cultivate technical competencies.

Preparing budgets and reporting directly to the Senior Manager/ Partner as the engagement lead.

Reviewing of financial statements and annual reports for compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), FRS 101 & 102 reporting and statutory disclosure requirements as well as SOX audit

Senior Internal Auditor, Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

(April 2014 – December 2015)

Company: Private Conglomerate (Telecommunications, media, property, oil and gas, entertainment, satellite service provider, etc.)

Responsibilities:

Review transaction flows and controls in financial and operational systems using techniques such as flowcharting and narrative documentation.

Perform an evaluation of the risks and controls of each significant auditable area based on the systems recorded, and accordingly, assists in the development of audit programs.

Implement the audit programs designed to evaluate and test the systems and controls for effectiveness, efficiency and reliability.

Operation audits, financial audits, process improvement reviews, compliance audit and forensic audit

Identify areas of weakness arising from the systems and control evaluations and make recommendations for improvements in those areas.

Develop time budgets, manage team and assignment progress

Assist in systems studies investigations and special projects with the aim of improving controls and efficiencies in financial and operational areas.

Implement/review policy and procedures

Monitoring recommended control procedures are properly implemented.

Undertake other work assignments issued by the Head of Group Audit from time to time.

Draft/Prepare/review Audit reports/Ad-hoc reports. Senior Audit Associate, PwC Malaysia

(December 2012 – September 2013)

Responsibilities: same as below

Audit Associate 2, Deloitte Malaysia

(July 2011 – December 2012)

Responsibilities:

Plan financial audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.

Assess compliance with reporting standards and controls by executing audit program steps; testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.

Assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated financial processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and operational issues.

Verify assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items and collateral to documentation.

Complete audit work papers and memoranda by documenting audit tests and findings.

Communicate audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings; highlighting unresolved issues; reviewing working papers; preparing final audit reports EDUCATION

Professional Qualification

Chartered Accountant (CPA Australia) –2015

Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) 2011, Multimedia University, Malaysia Degree Class: Second Class Upper (3.39/4.00)

Tertiary Education

Foundation in Management,2006-2007 Multimedia University, Malaysia Degree Class: Second Class Upper (3.33/4.00)

REFERENCE

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