Results-driven Internal Audit professional with over 5 years of experience across leading organizations, including Big 4 consulting and global in-house teams. Proficient in end-to-end audit execution — from walkthroughs and RCM development to control testing and issue reporting. Skilled in leveraging data analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI, and SQL to deliver insights and enhance control environments. Recognized with multiple performance awards for driving impactful audits and process improvements. Seeking to contribute this expertise to dynamic internal audit functions in global environments.
• Lead comprehensive audits across high-impact domains including Merchandising (Endcap Strategy), Stores (New & Remodel Operations), Guest Experience (Loyalty Program Metrics), and Digital Search Capabilities.
• Manage the full audit lifecycle—from risk assessment and planning through to walkthroughs, control design evaluation, testing, and reporting—ensuring alignment with internal audit standards and business objectives.
• Identified critical control weaknesses impacting digital search relevancy, leading to actionable improvements that enhanced platform accuracy and user experience.
• Partner closely with business teams to translate data findings into risk-mitigation strategies and performance insights, leveraging tools like Domo, Greenfield, SQL, and Adobe Analytics.
• Recognized for performance excellence with Best Performer of the Month and Quarter awards within the first 6 months.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of internal controls, audit methodology, and operational risk in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment.
• Supported internal reviews focused on control design, process efficiency, and compliance with enterprise policies.
• Partnered with stakeholders across IT, marketing, and analytics teams to assess operational risks and system control gaps.
• Conducted process walkthroughs and testing aligned with internal audit methodologies and governance standards.
• Built dashboards and analysis reports to track issue remediation and ensure data-driven risk mitigation.
• Conducted AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Financing of Terrorism) audits for Airtel Money across multiple African regions, ensuring compliance with international regulatory standards.
• Performed physical audits at Airtel retail stores to assess cash handling, point-of-sale systems, and adherence to operational controls.
• Evaluated the design and effectiveness of internal controls across high-risk operations and provided tailored recommendations to close critical control gaps.
• Selected and tested samples to assess control reliability and compliance with Airtel Group policies.
• Identified key audit risks, especially around high-value and suspicious transaction flows, and presented findings to leadership.
• Interpreted local and global AML/CFT regulatory requirements and embedded control checks into audit procedures.
• Analyzed large data sets using advanced SQL and developed interactive dashboards using Power BI (DAX) to provide insights into store-level and transactional risk.
• Delivered high-impact reports to business stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making on risk mitigation strategies.
• Developed performance reports and actionable insights for internal business teams, supporting data-driven operational and compliance decisions.
• Extracted and analyzed data from multiple systems to support controls evaluation, performance trends, and exception identification.
• Created dashboards and trend analysis reports to monitor customer behavior and highlight high-growth or risk-prone segments.
• Maintained and regularly updated critical databases, ensuring accuracy and reliability for internal reviews and stakeholder reporting.
• Built and interpreted affiliate marketing performance reports to help advertisers optimize spend and program ROI.
• Developed creative newsletters to communicate key updates, performance objectives, and brand guidelines to publishers.
• Identified and onboarded new publishers to expand reach and drive incremental revenue.
• Worked closely with advertisers to troubleshoot complex data transfer issues and update program terms.
• Coordinated directly with internal and external stakeholders to gather, analyze, and act on business requirements.
Internal Audit (Operational & Compliance)
Risk & Control Assessment
RCM & Testing Documentation
Data Analysis (Excel, Power BI, SQL)
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting