VERONIKA WHITE

• Ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) across global financial processes and controls, focusing on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Perform risk assessments and scope SOX processes in collaboration with regional stakeholders.
• Conduct SOX 404 controls testing in key areas such as revenue, payroll, fixed assets, AP, leases and financial close.
• Handle sensitive payroll data with strict confidentiality while reviewing contracts and supporting documentation for control testing.
• Collaborate with external auditors to align on testing approaches, address findings, and ensure audit readiness.
• Utilise tools such as Workday, B2O, CoStar, SharePoint, Salesforce, and HFM (Oracle) to support testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Provide timely feedback to stakeholders and management regarding testing status, findings, and remediation progress.
• Document walkthroughs and control testing procedures in accordance with internal and regulatory standards.

Achievements:

• Standardised testing procedures across regions to improve consistency and effectiveness. This led to a 25% reduction in preparation time and a 50% decrease in review cycles. This initiative significantly improved consistency, audit readiness, and cross-market comparability, while also streamlining collaboration between local teams and central oversight.
• Identified automation opportunities and streamlined documentation, resulting in a 25% increase in testing efficiency and a significant reduction in manual effort across key control areas.

• Supported audit engagements for clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
• Assisted in preparing and reviewing financial statements and documentation for key areas such as revenue, expenses, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Performed detailed analysis of financial data, identifying trends, anomalies and contributing to the overall audit assessment.
• Worked closely with senior auditors and management to address client inquiries, provide insights, and facilitate the smooth execution of audit engagements.
• Occasionally lead audit engagements, coordinate tasks, manage timelines, and provide guidance to junior staff to ensure the successful completion of audits.

• Assisted in planning and executing audit engagements, gaining hands-on experience with EY’s audit methodologies and standards.
• Supported data collection and analysis for financial audits, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepared and organised working papers, documenting audit procedures and findings in line with internal policies.
• Collaborated with team members to communicate results and address client inquiries.
• Contributed to a positive team environment and supported project goals through effective coordination and responsiveness.