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Merve Kozlu

Sunnyvale,CA

Summary

I am a results-oriented and analytical internal audit professional with over 10 years of experience specializing in financial, compliance and operational auditing. I have a proven track record in conducting comprehensive audits, identifying risk areas, and recommending effective solutions to improve operational efficiency. I possess in-depth knowledge of risk management, process improvement, internal controls, financial reporting, and regulatory standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hostess

Das Bierhauz
11.2024 - 12.2024

Internal Audit & Risk Management Senior Specialist

Turkon Container Transportation & Shipping
01.2022 - 10.2024
  • Conducting internal audit activities within the scope of legal regulations and company legislation in country directorates in the USA, United Kingdom, Germany and Belgium.
  • Conducted walkthroughs with process owners to enhance the understandability of internal processes and controls.
  • Conducting special fraud investigations when necessary
  • Carrying out risk management activities
  • Providing value-added, creative recommendations and control practices for the audit findings

Audit Specialist

Alisan Logistics Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Carrying out internal audit studies in line with the risk-focused annual audit plan in accordance with Internal Audit standards,
  • Making process reviews, analyzing the effectiveness and adequacy of internal control systems, evaluating potential risk areas and determining areas for improvement,
  • Taking part in the examination, investigation and reporting processes of ethics hotline, whistleblowing and abuse cases

Audit Specialist

Eroğlu Holding
12.2019 - 01.2020

Performing process audits in the head offices in Russia and Ukraine and reporting to the senior management every quarter of the year.

Kitchen Staff

Fruit Gallery
05.2019 - 06.2019

Waitress

Akali Burger&Pub
11.2018 - 02.2019

Audit Specialist

DRD Fleet Leasing Company
04.2014 - 11.2018
  • Conducting annual periodic audits of group companies.

Education

Business Administration -

Marmara University
01.2014

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Accounting Principles
  • Risk Assessment
  • Crisis Management
  • Ethical Judgement
  • Presentation

Certification

  • EC Los Angeles, English Language Certificate
  • The Institute of Internal Auditing-TR, International XXI.Turkey Internal Audit Congress
  • Abuse Investigation Techniques - KPMG

Contact

Sunnyvale,CA

Skills

  • Compliance Knowledge
  • Process Improvement

Timeline

Hostess

Das Bierhauz
11.2024 - 12.2024

Internal Audit & Risk Management Senior Specialist

Turkon Container Transportation & Shipping
01.2022 - 10.2024

Audit Specialist

Alisan Logistics Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021

Audit Specialist

Eroğlu Holding
12.2019 - 01.2020

Kitchen Staff

Fruit Gallery
05.2019 - 06.2019

Waitress

Akali Burger&Pub
11.2018 - 02.2019

Audit Specialist

DRD Fleet Leasing Company
04.2014 - 11.2018

Business Administration -

Marmara University
Merve Kozlu