Head Of Internal Audit

• Aug 2022 - Present

Head Of Internal Audit

• Aug 2022 - Present

Head Of Audit

• May 2017 - Aug 2022

Key areas of responsibility: - Building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with audit stakeholders - Following "no surprise" audit culture, keeping the Board and management informed through both formal and informal channels (audit reporting dashboards) - Providing advice and effective challenge to internal stakeholders eventually leading to value added to the company - Managing audit team focusing on integrated audit approach and utilizing Data Analytics tools - Improving audit brand through proactivity e.g. presenting audit lessons learnt throughout the company, discussing open audit issues and any challenges in closing them - Developing a comprehensive risk based dynamic internal audit plan - Objective assessment of the observations and assigning correct rating - Distinguishing clearly between recommendations/“nice to have items“ and issues - Identifying meaningful recommendations and serving as a change agent being able to influence positive change - Focus on usage of data analytics, graphics in reporting and 5C methodology in formulating audit findings - Ensure close cooperation with the second line of defence (Risk Management, Compliance, IT Security) - Performing regular self assessments and participation in independent Quality Assurance Reviews - Continuous identification and implementation of best practices - Ensuring timely execution of the audit engagements in a high quality to meet audit standards - Subject Matter Initiative implemented and Tailored training plans for auditors developed I publish audit related articles in the Internal Auditor Journal and I am a lecturer of the Czech Institute of Internal Auditors.

Internal Audit Manager

• Feb 2011 - Apr 2017

Key areas of responsibility: - Managing audit teams and performing audits in various countries within Europe focusing on integrated audit approach and utilizing Data Analytics tools - Setting up and developing the internal audit function in the Czech Republic - Building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with business stakeholders and following "no surprise" audit culture - Maintaining strong oral and written communication, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills - Developing a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of the business, processes, risks and controls - Continuous development of audit related knowledge and implementation of best practices - Continuous development of industry knowledge to ensure a real value is added to the business - Serving as the subject matter expert in fraud area providing worldwide advice - Providing advice and effective challenge to internal stakeholders - Performing regular risk assessments - Participation in developing a comprehensive regional risk based dynamic audit plan - Ensuring timely execution of the audit engagements in a high quality to meet audit standards - Identifying meaningful recommendations and serving as a change agent being able to influence positive change - Developing, owning, and managing internal audit management reporting - Close communication with Risk Management throughout the audit process - Ensure close cooperation with the second line of defence (Risk Management, Compliance) - Performing regular self assessments and participation in independent Quality Assurance Reviews - Utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools I am a co-author of Anti-Fraud Audit Framework being utilized worldwide and serve as Subject Matter Expert for anti-fraud related control testing and DtC LOB. I publish audit related articles in the Internal Auditor Journal and I am a lecturer of the Czech Institute of Internal Auditors. I am a leader of the Organizational Health Team managing up to 15 people within the team.

Audit Supervisor - Auckland, New Zealand

• 2009 - 2011

I was responsible for planning the audit work, appropriate delegation of work to team members and review of their work. I was responsible for performing the most complex audit areas myself and for appropriate documentation of the work carried out. I was managing multicultural audit teams of up to eight auditors. I was a lead team member for external audits of the leading providers of insurance products and services and other financial institutions (banks, pension funds, etc.). I also participated on several special projects such as internal control testing, SAS 70 Audits (in-depth audit of control objectives and activities which included controls over business activities, legislation compliance, IT, HR and other areas). I was responsible for a review of Earthquake Commission fees calculation and processes. I audited leading financial companies such as Vero Insurance, HSBC, The New Zealand Guardian Trust and ASB Community Trust.

Audit Supervisor - Prague, Czech Republic

• 2005 - 2009

I was responsible for planning the audit work, appropriate delegation of work to team members and review of their work. I was responsible for performing the most complex audit areas myself and for appropriate documentation of the work carried out. I worked either as a audit team leader or member of an audit team of the leading providers of insurance products and services, banks and pension funds. I performed the audits under both Czech Accounting Standards and IFRS framework. I participated on several special projects such as custody reviews, due diligence, internal control testing and several advisory projects (Business Controls and Processes Project, IFRS Conversions Project, Group Restructuralization Project). I performed audits and/or other work for the following clients: ING insurance, Uniqa insurance company, Kooperativa, GE, Citibank, CPP, Allianz, PFCP, ING bank and ING pension fund.