Head Of Audit

• Aug 2021 - Present

Risk Management Consultant

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

UK Audit Manager

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2020

UK Audit Manager (August 2017 to July 2020):Responsible for the delivery of Corporate and Branch Internal Audit in the UK, covering the Ferguson plc UK-based Group functions and the UK operating business (Wolseley UK):• Key relationship holder for Wolseley UK and built strong relationships with senior Ferguson Group stakeholders.• Recruited and developed a high performing team of five direct reports.• Developed and agreed the internal audit plan for areas of responsibility.• Prepared the Audit Committee papers for areas of responsibility.• Implemented agile techniques to optimise the delivery of non-standard audits and reviews.• Selected and engaged co-source providers to successfully deliver audits requiring specific technical expertise.Audit Assistant Manager (Jan 2016 - July 2017)Responsible for the delivery of the European Corporate Audit Plan, covering Group, the UK, Nordic and Netherland businesses.

Senior Internal Auditor

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2015

Responsible for planning, executing and reporting internal audits:• Delivered a number of special investigations requested by senior management.• Led a project to develop a new audit and follow-up approach for the Group Internal Audit function.• As the Internal Audit stakeholder for the 'Business' segment, developed the 'Business' audit plan and regularly liaised with senior management.• Managed and maintained the department's ISO9001 accreditation. Responsible for planning, executing and reporting internal audits:• Delivered a number of special investigations requested by senior management.• Led a project to develop a new audit and follow-up approach for the Group Internal Audit function.• As the Internal Audit stakeholder for the 'Business' segment, developed the 'Business' audit plan and regularly liaised with senior management.• Managed and maintained the department's ISO9001 accreditation.

Internal Auditor

• Jan 2009 - Sep 2010

Responsible for conducting audits on a branch network of heavy equipment sales, servicing and hire outlets in the UK, including the support functions:• Completed a fraud investigation, securing the recovery of funds and the implementation of key policy improvements.• Planned and delivered the first internal audit of Finning’s largest long-term contract division, which resulted in management accepting significant improvements to operational and reporting processes.• Conducted Canadian regulatory 'Bill 198' testing (Canadian equivalent of Sarbanes Oxley) and provided training to enhance the supplier statement reconciliation and accruals process.

Executive

• 2006 - 2008

Responsibilities included developing strong relationships with clients, writing formal communications, reviewing work and supervising and coaching staff. Designed and managed the audit strategy for first-year and current audit clients, such as train maintenance providers, a UK premium cooker manufacturer and a motorsport company. Conducted Sarbanes Oxley and Bill 198 assessments for several clients. Responsibilities included developing strong relationships with clients, writing formal communications, reviewing work and supervising and coaching staff. Designed and managed the audit strategy for first-year and current audit clients, such as train maintenance providers, a UK premium cooker manufacturer and a motorsport company. Conducted Sarbanes Oxley and Bill 198 assessments for several clients.