A 25-year professionally certified, relationship-building internal and IT audit leader spearheading change transformation (saving the best, improving the rest) to corporate internal and IT audit functions
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GLOBAL INTERNAL AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
newcleo
London
04.2022 - 09.2025
Spearheaded and led the internal audit, IT audit, integrated assurance and compliance directives, including risk survey and globally rated risk inventory of organisation
Created and performed on time and in budget the annual audit cycle items with key stakeholder support throughout the global footprint
Reported audit findings with key metrics, to the Audit and Risk Committee and Chiefs
Orchestrated global risk register from surveyed global leaders and performed audits based on departmental risk and control matrices with SOX-like and Provision 29-based internal control precision
Project managed two key global IT systems (Oracle NetSuite/SAP SuccessFactors) initiatives on time and under budget, successfully managing function heads of 10 for each project
IT AUDIT/INTERNAL AUDIT ASSOCIATE
Protiviti
London
09.2021 - 03.2022
Performed, managed and reviewed internal audit, IT audit, SOX, GDPR, Data Protection, IT General Controls, risk and control matrix work with various industries (energy, travel, retail, manufacturing, banking)
INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER/GLOBAL FINANCIAL ANALYST
Victaulic
Stevenage
08.2014 - 09.2020
Tactically designed, executed and reported on international finance, IT, compliance and operational audits across three continents (North America, Europe, Asia)
Designed and implemented import/export assessments at global locations for compliance mitigation
Led international control walkthroughs, narratives and flowcharting of accounting and financial cycles to establish internal control framework
Placed as controller during year-end financial reconciliation working with internal chiefs and external audit at the international facility (Mexico)
Managed external vendor and stakeholder management across IT and finance to analyse IT controls
Created, reviewed and critiqued global financial statements, annual reports and board presentations
SENIOR MANAGER OF IT AUDITS
Focal Point Data Risk
Tampa
08.2012 - 05.2014
Implemented SOX IT audit engagements, from walkthroughs to control and risk matrix creations for global Fortune 500 organisations
Ran and performed database systems convergence project with latest tech for pre-IPO, currently highly successful Web Content company
PRESIDENT
RJS Business Consulting
Bangor
08.2010 - 07.2012
Consulted and trained the internal audit departments of Fortune 500 companies and Big 4 accounting firms throughout US/Canada on increased internal and IT audit, risk management and operational efficiencies using data analytics, programming, scripting and continuous controls monitoring
HEAD OF AUDIT/RISK
DRC (Dead River Company)
Portland
09.2006 - 07.2010
Directed operational, information technology and financial compliance audits, including the areas of retail fuels with product hedging, convenience stores, real estate divisions
Created and advanced internal audit plans and budgeting at periodic executive/board audit committee meetings
Recruited and managed 10 direct reports in audit and finance system implementation (Epicor ERP Manufacturing System) throughout the organisation
Ran department through technological work-shift process (manual to automated data analytics and internal and IT audit with ACL and NetIQ) for efficient transformation to cost-effective audit cycle performance
Education
Masters - Business Administration - Strategy, IT
University of Maine
Orono, ME, US
Bachelors - Business Administration - Finance
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT, US
Skills
Internal auditing and IT audit
Compliance and risk management
SOX compliance and data protection
Internal controls
Project management
Function leadership
Stakeholder management
Board reporting
Citizenship
UK Citizenship
US Citizenship
Other Professional Achievements
Boards – Bangor Humane Society Animal Rescue, AICPA Preeminent National Accounting Group
Adjunct Faculty (20 yrs) – Taught IT and Accounting Curricula to Full-time Students - University of Maine
National Exam Writer and Reviewer – CPA Accounting Exam, CITP IT Exam
Professional Live Presentations – Microsoft Explorer Conference, Regional Conferences on Accounting and IT
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, MCSE (Former)
Microsoft Certified Trainer, MCT (Former)
Key Career Achievements
Conducted International Internal, IT, Compliance Audits - Cybersecurity, Fraud, Supply Chain, HR Compliance, Derivatives, Export Control, Privacy, ISO 27001 Focus (UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, US, Belgium, Poland, China)
Led International Finance, Human Resource System Projects with Key Stakeholder Involvement on Time and Under Budget, Managing Function Heads of (10-15) Throughout Global Footprint
Transformed, Streamlined and Managed Internal Audit Function and Team from 10% to 90% Audit Software, Data Analytic and AI Workpaper Performance using 100% Exception Testing within Budget and Same Staffing
Career Experience
Newcleo, London, UK, GLOBAL INTERNAL AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER, 04/01/22, 09/30/25, Spearheaded and led the internal audit, IT audit, integrated assurance and compliance directives, including risk survey and globally rated risk inventory of organisation., Created and performed on time and in budget the annual audit cycle items with key stakeholder support throughout the global footprint., Reported audit findings with key metrics, to the Audit and Risk Committee and Chiefs., Orchestrated global risk register from surveyed global leaders and performed audits based on departmental risk and control matrices with SOX-like and Provision 29-based internal control precision., Project managed two key global IT systems (Oracle NetSuite/SAP SuccessFactors) initiatives on time and under budget, successfully managing function heads of 10 for each project.
Protiviti, London, UK, IT AUDIT/INTERNAL AUDIT ASSOCIATE, 09/01/21, 03/31/22, Performed, managed and reviewed internal audit, IT audit, SOX, GDPR, Data Protection, IT General Controls, risk and control matrix work with various industries (energy, travel, retail, manufacturing, banking).
Victaulic, Stevenage, UK, INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER/GLOBAL FINANCIAL ANALYST, 08/01/14, 09/30/20, Tactically designed, executed and reported on international finance, IT, compliance and operational audits across three continents (North America, Europe, Asia)., Designed and implemented import/export assessments at global locations for compliance mitigation., Led international control walkthroughs, narratives and flowcharting of accounting and financial cycles to establish internal control framework., Placed as controller during year-end financial reconciliation working with internal chiefs and external audit at the international facility (Mexico)., Managed external vendor and stakeholder management across IT and finance to analyse IT controls., Created, reviewed and critiqued global financial statements, annual reports and board presentations.
Focal Point Data Risk, Tampa, FL, US, SENIOR MANAGER OF IT AUDITS, 08/01/12, 05/31/14, Implemented SOX IT audit engagements, from walkthroughs to control and risk matrix creations for global Fortune 500 organisations., Ran and performed database systems convergence project with latest tech for pre-IPO, currently highly successful Web Content company.
RJS Business Consulting, Bangor, ME, US, PRESIDENT, 08/01/10, 07/31/12, Consulted and trained the internal audit departments of Fortune 500 companies and Big 4 accounting firms throughout US/Canada on increased internal and IT audit, risk management and operational efficiencies using data analytics, programming, scripting and continuous controls monitoring.
DRC (Dead River Company), Portland, ME, US, HEAD OF AUDIT/RISK, 09/01/06, 07/31/10, Directed operational, information technology and financial compliance audits, including the areas of retail fuels with product hedging, convenience stores, real estate divisions., Created and advanced internal audit plans and budgeting at periodic executive/board audit committee meetings., Recruited and managed 10 direct reports in audit and finance system implementation (Epicor ERP Manufacturing System) throughout the organisation., Ran department through technological work-shift process (manual to automated data analytics and internal and IT audit with ACL and NetIQ) for efficient transformation to cost-effective audit cycle performance.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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