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Syed Ali
Syed Ali
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Financial services internal audit professional with a proven track record of leading and managing audits from start to end. I have extensive audit experience within financial service sector and more specifically within insurance. Strong team and relationship management skills. I am focus on delivery, but I also enjoy my work and the people I work with.
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United Kingdom
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English
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2017 - ?
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Senior Internal Auditor
Canada Life UK.
Reporting to Chief Internal Auditor (Europe) on adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across the Group.
Main responsibilities:
Leads all aspects of planning, execution, and reporting of audits.
Ensures all work is completed in accordance with professional standards.
Assists in the development of a group-wide risk-based audit plan.
Effectively communicates with IA Manager and Chief Internal Auditor.
Oversees the effective completion of audit planning and risk assessment phase for specifically assigned complex areas or entire audits, inclusive of process narratives, flowcharts, audit programs, and issue drafts.
Effectively assesses operational controls and determines the overall impact on financial results.
Oversees the effective execution and documentation of testing associated with the fieldwork phase of the audit, including ensuring that audit program steps are adequately satisfied, appropriate conclusions reached, and issues documented.
Provides for appropriate reviews of outputs prepared by other assigned team members to ensure the quality of audit outputs.
Performs and/or ensures that all relevant audit work papers/outputs are appropriately reviewed (by self and other supervisors), approved and filed as part of completing the assignment.
Conducts the first-level review of audit work completed by Staff Auditors to ensure departmental standards are met.
Appropriately structures and writes major sections of audit reports and other outputs intended for audit customers.
Demonstrates the ability to use standard Internal Audit techniques for information gathering and risk assessment, fieldwork, and issues reporting.
Supervisory responsibility for review/project teams, including mentoring and coaching assigned staff, where directed by audit manager.
Adheres to divisional and other relevant external, professional auditing standards (e.g. IIA professional standards).
Participates in major business initiatives and proactively advises and assists the business on change initiatives, as assigned by senior audit management.
Performs ad hoc audit projects, as assigned by senior audit management, responding to emerging risks and management requests.
Performs action tracking follow-up with management for Audit Committee/Board reporting purposes.
Main responsibilities:
Leads all aspects of planning, execution, and reporting of audits.
Ensures all work is completed in accordance with professional standards.
Assists in the development of a group-wide risk-based audit plan.
Effectively communicates with IA Manager and Chief Internal Auditor.
Oversees the effective completion of audit planning and risk assessment phase for specifically assigned complex areas or entire audits, inclusive of process narratives, flowcharts, audit programs, and issue drafts.
Effectively assesses operational controls and determines the overall impact on financial results.
Oversees the effective execution and documentation of testing associated with the fieldwork phase of the audit, including ensuring that audit program steps are adequately satisfied, appropriate conclusions reached, and issues documented.
Provides for appropriate reviews of outputs prepared by other assigned team members to ensure the quality of audit outputs.
Performs and/or ensures that all relevant audit work papers/outputs are appropriately reviewed (by self and other supervisors), approved and filed as part of completing the assignment.
Conducts the first-level review of audit work completed by Staff Auditors to ensure departmental standards are met.
Appropriately structures and writes major sections of audit reports and other outputs intended for audit customers.
Demonstrates the ability to use standard Internal Audit techniques for information gathering and risk assessment, fieldwork, and issues reporting.
Supervisory responsibility for review/project teams, including mentoring and coaching assigned staff, where directed by audit manager.
Adheres to divisional and other relevant external, professional auditing standards (e.g. IIA professional standards).
Participates in major business initiatives and proactively advises and assists the business on change initiatives, as assigned by senior audit management.
Performs ad hoc audit projects, as assigned by senior audit management, responding to emerging risks and management requests.
Performs action tracking follow-up with management for Audit Committee/Board reporting purposes.
Coaching, Audit, Mentoring, Management, Testing, Development, Assessment, Audit, UP, Manager
2015 - 2017
job
Chartered Accountant and Business Advisers
PKF Little John Llp.
Senior Internal Auditor
My clients were within insurance sectors and mainly London Lloyd's market (Syndicates & Managing Agencies), Non-Lloyd's Insurance Companies, and Brokers. Assisting organisations with the development, implementation, and execution of internal audit plans and projects in an outsourcing or co-sourcing arrangement; and progressing the implementation of actions agreed by management in response to internal audits. Drawing any weaknesses or shortcomings noted to the attention of management, ensuring all viewpoints are considered when making decisions to strike an adequate balance between partnership and independence. I carry out governance including risk management and compliance, operational, e.g. (underwriting, reinsurance, and claims management) and, investment and finance reviews. I have also been involved in SOX and JSOX testing on few projects I report directly to the Audit Director and Engagement Partner and manage my portfolio of clients.
My clients were within insurance sectors and mainly London Lloyd's market (Syndicates & Managing Agencies), Non-Lloyd's Insurance Companies, and Brokers. Assisting organisations with the development, implementation, and execution of internal audit plans and projects in an outsourcing or co-sourcing arrangement; and progressing the implementation of actions agreed by management in response to internal audits. Drawing any weaknesses or shortcomings noted to the attention of management, ensuring all viewpoints are considered when making decisions to strike an adequate balance between partnership and independence. I carry out governance including risk management and compliance, operational, e.g. (underwriting, reinsurance, and claims management) and, investment and finance reviews. I have also been involved in SOX and JSOX testing on few projects I report directly to the Audit Director and Engagement Partner and manage my portfolio of clients.
Audit, Risk Management, Management, Finance, Sourcing, Compliance, Outsourcing, Implementation, Testing, Development, Insurance, Accountant, Underwriting, Audit
2014 - 2015
job
Group Internal Auditor
Capita Plc Insurance and Benefit Services.
Reporting to the Manager Group Internal Audit on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal processes, systems, and controls across Capita plc. A varied role which utilises auditing of operational and financial systems for complex divisional audits across multiple client portfolios and business units.
Clients:
Friends Life and SunLife (Global Operations)
Main Responsibilities:
Deliver audit reports that are factual, relevant and provide assurance to the recipient as to the results of the audit, identify any actual or potential customer detriment (TCF outcomes 1 to 6) and the mitigating actions to be taken by management.
Update the audit issue and action database for all new entries and ensure updates are accurately recorded.
Maintain a working knowledge of Division / Business Unit and client activity.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with business unit and clients where applicable.
Escalate appropriate events or concerns to the Manager or Director of Group Internal Audit.
Ensure that audit assignment planning activity is performed rigorously and that potential duplications with other assurance functions (internal and external) are minimized.
Ensure that Treating Customer Fairly principles are considered at all stages of the audit process.
Maintain good relationships within the Division / Business Unit and clients.
Facilitate and encourage creative thinking to generate ideas to improve processes, outputs, and the business audit experience.
Deliver Capita Group Internal Audit audits are delivered within agreed time and financial budget/forecast limits.
Mentor and train graduate internal auditors and delegate work from various audit assignments.
Clients:
Friends Life and SunLife (Global Operations)
Main Responsibilities:
Deliver audit reports that are factual, relevant and provide assurance to the recipient as to the results of the audit, identify any actual or potential customer detriment (TCF outcomes 1 to 6) and the mitigating actions to be taken by management.
Update the audit issue and action database for all new entries and ensure updates are accurately recorded.
Maintain a working knowledge of Division / Business Unit and client activity.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with business unit and clients where applicable.
Escalate appropriate events or concerns to the Manager or Director of Group Internal Audit.
Ensure that audit assignment planning activity is performed rigorously and that potential duplications with other assurance functions (internal and external) are minimized.
Ensure that Treating Customer Fairly principles are considered at all stages of the audit process.
Maintain good relationships within the Division / Business Unit and clients.
Facilitate and encourage creative thinking to generate ideas to improve processes, outputs, and the business audit experience.
Deliver Capita Group Internal Audit audits are delivered within agreed time and financial budget/forecast limits.
Mentor and train graduate internal auditors and delegate work from various audit assignments.
Budget, Database, Audit, Mentor, Management, PLC, Audit, Forecast, Processes, Manager
2013 - 2014
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Internal Auditor
South West Audit Partnership.
Public & Private Sector: Internal auditing services to twelve local authorities, police, fire authorities and private companies.
Main Clients:
Somerset County Council, Taunton Deane Borough Council, South Somerset District Council, East Devon District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Dorset County Council, Leisure and Sports Centres (Name Confidential).
Main Audits as a lead Auditor:
Risk Management, Debtors, Main Accounting, Assets Management Leasing, Car Park Income, Homelessness Prevention Income Leisure Centre Audit coves both (Operational & Financial), Compliance Audit, Financial Controls, Housing Authority Audit, Governance and Risk Management Audit, ICT (Threat Protection Audit), Procurements Cards, Fraud Theme, Non Domestic Business Rates, Street scene Enforcement, Asset Management Leasing.
Main Responsibilities:
Assist other staff of the partnership, as required, on audit assignments including all aspects of internal audit processes.
Carry out managed audits, as required.
Assist in identifying and evaluating SWAP partners risk areas.
Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos, and prepare working papers.
Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
Assist in communicating the results of the audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management.
Develop and maintain productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
Main Clients:
Somerset County Council, Taunton Deane Borough Council, South Somerset District Council, East Devon District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Dorset County Council, Leisure and Sports Centres (Name Confidential).
Main Audits as a lead Auditor:
Risk Management, Debtors, Main Accounting, Assets Management Leasing, Car Park Income, Homelessness Prevention Income Leisure Centre Audit coves both (Operational & Financial), Compliance Audit, Financial Controls, Housing Authority Audit, Governance and Risk Management Audit, ICT (Threat Protection Audit), Procurements Cards, Fraud Theme, Non Domestic Business Rates, Street scene Enforcement, Asset Management Leasing.
Main Responsibilities:
Assist other staff of the partnership, as required, on audit assignments including all aspects of internal audit processes.
Carry out managed audits, as required.
Assist in identifying and evaluating SWAP partners risk areas.
Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos, and prepare working papers.
Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
Assist in communicating the results of the audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management.
Develop and maintain productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
Audit, Consulting, Risk Management, Management, Asset Management, Compliance, Surveys, Audit, Processes
2013 - 2013
job
Accountant
KBM.
Accountant
2010 - 2011
job
Assistant Accountant
H T Chartered Accountants.
Accountant
My education
Glasgow Caledonian University
MSc, Risk Management
MSc, Risk Management
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