Deliver risk-based reviews, assessing the effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management and Internal Control System and identifying any weaknesses that could prevent the achievement of company’s objectives.
Provide continuous support to the team in identifying the key risks to determine the scope of each review and in the preparation of the Audit Planning document.
Guarantee appropriate and clearly documented audit evidence, supporting the audit findings, offering business-focused recommendations to improve internal controls, procedures, systems and business practices.
Discuss those findings and liaise with a diverse group of stakeholders across the organization, adopting a customer-focused approach, while ensuring independence and objectivity are maintained.
Perform follow up reviews to ensure the agreed corrective actions have been implemented, at the same time building and maintaining knowledge of the business.
Internal Control and Processes Analyst
Sanofi
Istanbul
3 2021 - 04.2023
To assess adequacy and efficiency of processes and compliance with established policies, rules and procedures, laws and regulations and identify main operational risks on all processes
To perform documentation and testing of actual processes and Control Self Assessment in Turkey's, Iran's and Levant countries (commercial and industrial affairs)
During audit assignments, to follow-up the Internal Audit recommendations and to report periodically the implementation status of action plans to the Sanofi Group
To keep up to date external and internal delegation of powers of all Legal Entities by taking into account the 'Segregation of Duties' principle
To perform process review and process flow design and participate in specific Company projects
To assess potential risks associated to the Group evolution (integrations, new operating models, new organizations)
To carry on the audit strategy by performing interviews and testing and adjust it accordingly (work program priorities, test coverage, sampling…)
Associate Internal Auditor
Arçelik Global
Istanbul
08.2019 - 03.2021
Analyzing company business processes; to perform full-scope audits to evaluate risks, controls and operational effectiveness and efficiency of company processes
Conducting full-scope financial and operational audits and fraud investigations in HQ functions and Arcelik subsidiaries in 30+ countries across globe
Preparing audit reports, presenting findings to top management and following up action plan
Assistant Auditor
Ernst & Young
Ankara
09.2018 - 04.2019
Assisting seniors and managers at audit processes by intense communication with audit customers on their business processes and delivery of the accounting issues accordingly
Successfully passing 'Certified Public Accountant (CPA) internship' exam
Examining a wide variety of sectors such as mining, energy, truck mixer, electric bus and tea bags production and observing how those operate and manage their finances
Finance and Accounting Intern
Beko Poland
Warsaw
07.2018 - 09.2018
Developing and utilizing spreadsheets, databases and other computer applications
Assisting to the preparation of monthly and weekly financial reports
Business Analyst
Siemens
Ankara
07.2017 - 08.2017
Acquire, manage, and analyze financial data from ERP systems
To provide timely status updates to the Project Manager and GM communicating engagement risks, and potential roadblocks
To create dashboards and communicate results to various internal and/or external stakeholders
Product Management Intern
ING Bank
Istanbul
07.2017 - 08.2017
Informing the branches about upcoming modifications and keeping the record of Net Promoter Score (NPS)
Analyzing customer requests and market to find beneficial contents for Youtube Channel 'Para Mevzuları' and completion of PACE Everyday study
Assisted with customer needs and resolved problems to maintain business relationships.
Zipline Operator
WonderWorks Attraction
Myrtle Beach
06.2016 - 09.2016
Planning and Control Intern
Prysmian Group
Bursa
07.2015 - 09.2015
Education
Master of Laws, LLM - Economics Law
Galatasaray University
Istanbul
03.2020 - 03.2021
B.S - Business Administration
Middle East Technical University
Ankara
09.2013 - 06.2018
Undergraduate - Economics
University of Ljubljana
Slovenia
02.2017 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Kadıköy Maarif College
Istanbul
08.2008 - 06.2013
Competitions and volunteer experiences
The Institute of Internal Auditing (IAA), Member, Turkey (TİDE)
Esteem Times Local Qualification Jury, Ankara
Glokal Start-Up Days Digital Entrepreneurship Challenge Final Round, METU Business Club, My business idea was elected as one of the best 15 digital start-up projects among more than 100 projects
All-Rounder Case Study Challenge, Boğaziçi University Management and Economy Club, 3rd Place
Winner of the Business Hive 2017, Management Group (MG), Telekom Slovenije case study
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCDD), Liaison Officer, Ministry of Development&Environment of Sri Lanka
Additional Information - Activities and societies
Captain of the High School Basketball Team (2008-2012)
Licensed American Football player and rower (2013-2016) at University
High School Debate Team (2009-2010)
Keyareas
Internal Control
SOX
Internal Audit
Process Development and Risk Assessment principles
Policy and Contract Management
Timeline
Internal Auditor
Ferrero
10.2023 - Current
Master of Laws, LLM - Economics Law
Galatasaray University
03.2020 - 03.2021
Associate Internal Auditor
Arçelik Global
08.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Auditor
Ernst & Young
09.2018 - 04.2019
Finance and Accounting Intern
Beko Poland
07.2018 - 09.2018
Product Management Intern
ING Bank
07.2017 - 08.2017
Business Analyst
Siemens
07.2017 - 08.2017
Undergraduate - Economics
University of Ljubljana
02.2017 - 07.2017
Zipline Operator
WonderWorks Attraction
06.2016 - 09.2016
Planning and Control Intern
Prysmian Group
07.2015 - 09.2015
B.S - Business Administration
Middle East Technical University
09.2013 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Kadıköy Maarif College
08.2008 - 06.2013
Internal Control and Processes Analyst
Sanofi
3 2021 - 04.2023
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