Head of Compliance Testing

• Oct 2022 - Present

Director, Group Internal Audit

• Oct 2020 - Sep 2022

• Execute risk based and regulatory audits in line with GIA methodology and international professional standards; • Conduct ad-hoc investigations to ascertain factuality of allegations and grievances against the Bank and/or employees • Lead changes to enhance GIA methodology and practices within Asia Pacific; • Key member in NextGenBoard to bring innovation and transformation to GIA • Execute risk based and regulatory audits in line with GIA methodology and international professional standards; • Conduct ad-hoc investigations to ascertain factuality of allegations and grievances against the Bank and/or employees • Lead changes to enhance GIA methodology and practices within Asia Pacific; • Key member in NextGenBoard to bring innovation and transformation to GIA

Quality Assurance Lead, Group Internal Audit

• Jun 2017 - Sep 2020

• Provide independent assurance if audit owners have undertaken sufficient work to support their opinion of SCB’s risks and global system of internal controls and governance process;• Assess GIA conformance with the audit Charter, GIA methodology, regulatory requirements and international professional standards through thematic reviews, live reviews and regulatory validation;• Conduct investigations/look back exercise to ascertain factuality of speak-up cases/alleged conduct issues against GIA staff; • Identify opportunities to simplify GIA methodology and processes;• Train and coach GIA staff to improve their understanding of how they can best deliver against GIA requirements;• Key project committee member to evaluate GRC system Show less

Senior Audit Manager- Third Parties

• May 2014 - Jun 2017

• Lead and manage critical audits relating to procurement to payment, vendor management and outsourcing;• Perform continuous risk assessment and surveillance on third parties’ portfolio and develop audit plan in response to the risks, regulations, business strategy and products identified;• Work with Supply Chain Management team to develop business continuous monitoring program to monitor key fraud risks;• Participate in business risk committee and escalate significant audit and emerging risks through on-going surveillance and monitoring of the portfolio assigned. Show less

Internal Audit Manager, Corporate Risk Assurance

• Jun 2011 - May 2014

• Investigate allegations of fraud, channel breaches, Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, violations in code of conduct and other non-compliance cases; • Lead and execute operational, financial, compliance, regulatory reviews and Sarbanes Oxley attestation work; • Develop control frameworks in assessing the adequacy of the external provider’s (vendors, OEMs, channel partners/distributors) control environment; • Support a culture of fraud awareness and deliver compliance training for Symantec employees worldwide and third party vendors. Show less

Channel Lead, Global Internal Audit

• Jul 2009 - Nov 2010

-Develop risk assessment framework and analytical tool as part of HP’s due diligence efforts prior to onboarding/re-leveling; -Conduct external channel partner reviews to assess if regional channel partners are in compliance with service level agreements, HP policies and procedures, vendor code of conduct, regulatory compliances and other partner guidelines; -Investigate allegations of fraud, FCPA or other violations associated with third party service providers/channel partners and conduct code of conduct and compliance training for sales and marketing employees. Show less

Audit Manager, Governance Risk and Compliance

• Feb 2005 - Jun 2009

-Lead internal audits, advisory engagements and SOX implementation and reviews. Professional services work covers a spectrum, including corporate governance in relation to US GAAP and US Securities Exchange Commissions, Sarbanes Oxley Act 404 advisory, internal audit consulting, control self-assessment and global business process reviews; -Subject matter expert in Sarbanes Oxley and is a key instructor in developing training program and workshops for > 150 participants involved in SEC related companies. -Enhance departmental efficiency and audit effectiveness through introduction of data analytics. -Commended by PwC US office and several clients for strong support and outstanding service. Won a GEMS (Go the Extra Miles) award in 2007. Show less

Audit Associate

• Jan 2003 - Feb 2005

-Perform risk assessment and planning and strategize audit methodology and approach in accordance with clients’ operations and industry. -Prepared financial statements and footnote disclosures in compliance with Singapore Companies Act and Financial Reporting Standards (“FRS”) requirements. -Provided audit control findings and recommendations for identified control weakness to management and for bringing programs and operations into compliance with their goals and objectives -Perform risk assessment and planning and strategize audit methodology and approach in accordance with clients’ operations and industry. -Prepared financial statements and footnote disclosures in compliance with Singapore Companies Act and Financial Reporting Standards (“FRS”) requirements. -Provided audit control findings and recommendations for identified control weakness to management and for bringing programs and operations into compliance with their goals and objectives