Senior Auditing professional with 13 years of experience in the accounting and auditing industry. Demonstrated leadership in financial investigation and analysis, as well as operation processes. Highly organised, with a strong desire to innovate and bring value to an organisation to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Senior Manager Internal Audit Investigations & Projects
Responsibilities:
- Report directly to the Managing Director, CEO, and Audit Committee, leading internal audit teams to deliver high-quality audits and improve departmental efficiency.
- Providing recommendations that benefit departments and bring efficiency and effectiveness to the business process. Achieved by testing the internal controls and compliance with company-established policies and practices.
- Identifying and developing new policies and procedures aligned with Generally Accepted Standards.
- Discussing internal audit findings and recommendations with process owners and executive management and developing appropriate and relevant solutions to issues arising.
- Performing follow-up on engagement findings and recommendations as per agreed-upon action plans. Ensuring all significant findings will remain open issues until resolved and closed.
- Manage relationships with outsourced audit partners and oversee high-profile investigations.
- Responsible for managing and driving special projects identified by the CEO for performance improvements.
- Analyse financial and operational data to inform strategic planning, reviews and ad hoc business case development.
Special Projects:
- Oversee Executive & Management payroll through an external provider, ensuring timely processing of confidential payments.
- Prepare management contracts, arrange medical and work permits, and coordinate rental agreements for executives.
Manager Performance Improvement & Projects
Responsibilities:
- Reported directly to the Managing Director & CEO, focusing on performance enhancement and project management.
- Executed special projects and investigations, providing strategic insights into operational initiatives.
- Analysed complex business issues, delivering recommendations that supported profitability and efficiency improvements.
- Conducted performance reviews, identifying trends and areas for growth, and recommending best practices.
- Managed project deliverables, including business case preparation and reporting.
- Supported teams in strategic planning and problem-solving to achieve overarching business objectives.
- Contributed to cost control efforts as a member of the Cost Control Committee.
Financial Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Prepared month-end profit and loss statements and conducted flash reporting for executive review.
- Compiled comprehensive group financial reports for board presentations, enhancing transparency and decision-making.
- Managed budget compilation and forecasting for the company, ensuring financial accuracy and strategic alignment.
- Analysed various airline departments (Flight Operations, Airports, Cabin Crew, Safety & Security) to inform process improvements.
- Collaborated with executives on business cases, leveraging strategic insights for operational enhancements.
- Worked closely with consultancy to refine financial strategies.
- Proficient in EPICOR and IBM COGNOS (TM1), successfully implementing Cognos for budget and month-end reporting.
Other experience includes Graduate Accountant and Accounts Officer
Diploma in Airline Management With Distinction
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Information Systems
Diploma in Accounting
Certifications
- Certificate in Aviation Lead Auditor from IATA
- Certificate in Aviation Auditor from IATA
- Certificate in Corporate Governance and Enterprise Risk Management
- Certificate in Corporate Governance masterclass
- Member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- Certificate in Advance Project Management
- Certificate in NLP for Leaders (Coaching Essentials)
- NLP Practitioner Certification
- CertifiedUP Your Service Workshop Leader
- Associate Member of Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA)
- Certificate in Personal Efficiency Program
- Completed all my FIA units
- Obtained Certificate of Competency In Australian Tax Preparation Course Intermediate Level
