Responsible for planning and executing audits while documenting controls, supervising staff, reviewing working papers, and finalizing management comments.
Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN], is a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over $670 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2010.
Main task includes: • Planning operational and/or regulatory audits which entails meeting with auditee management, documenting the control environment, preparing the planning memorandum and preparing the audit program. • Conducting and executing audits. • Finalizing audits which may include reviewing working papers and conducting exit meetings. • Develop/review the audit report for content. Ensure such report is persuasive and contains only relevant facts and information presented in a balanced manner. • Obtain agreed actions from the auditee management for all audit findings. • Follow up on the status of significant actions. • Interacting with external auditors and/or regulators.
KPMG in Luxembourg is a leading provider of professional services including audit, tax and advisory. KPMG’s Global Financial Services practice provides audit, tax and advisory services to retail banking, corporate and investment banking, investment management and insurance sectors.
Thought Leadership • Member of the Association of Luxemburg Compliance Officers (ALCO), participate actively in the Working Group 35 "Ethics and Complex Issues". • Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Luxemburg (The IIA Lux), active participant in the Working Group "Internal Audit and Private Asset Management" • Member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) - Luxembourg chapter • Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Key areas of experience • Private Banking/Wealth Management • Funds and Investment Industry • MiFID • AML/CFT • Compliance Controls • Banking Operations • UCITS IV • Internal Audit
Main assignments were held in : Luxembourg and USA
Societe Generale is one of the largest financial services groups in the euro-zone. Retail Banking & Financial Services is one of the three core businesses of Societe Generale Group. The retail banking arm is present in 37 countries and overseas and the Specialized Financial in 47 countries worldwide. Societe Generale serves 32 million individual customers worldwide.
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors France (IFACI)
PAEN/AUD/MET
Tasks and responsabilities: • Evaluate and test internal controls design and effectiveness • Ensure that audits are completed in compliance with the Corporate Audit Department and Institute of Internal Auditor standards • Work effectively with new and changing situations, including new industry regulations, where there may not always be a readily apparent solution • Prepare reports communicating findings and recommendations to line and senior management. • Provide guidance and direction to junior team members • View controls issues and concerns from the perspective of both the Audit Committee and Senior Management • Performance of internal control assessment (including AML and Basel 2/Operational Risks) during Acquisition Due Diligences (datarooms).
Main assignments were held in : Algeria, France, Italy, Jordan, Moldova, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Senegal, Ukraine
Citi is ranked as one of the leading banks in the world, dedicated to delivering a high quality service to its customers.
Most Net Asset Value (NAV) calculated were above EUR 350 millions (daily NAV). Patrick's main assignments included: • Analytically review of the valuation versus market indices, • Review Broker/Custodian security and cash positions versus Fund Accounting records. • Liaise with the Investment managers, Client, Brokers, Internal Citigroup departments, and Auditors. • Review and investigate corporate action events that impact the published value of the Fund (Stock Splits, Bonus Issues, Acquisitions, Mergers etc) • Review the valuation of securities on the portfolio including Equity, Debt, Futures, Options. • Review of fee accruals and expenses posted to valuations. • Use IGEFI Multifonds application.
LOREX - Batsch Argilli & Associés is a professional practice firm providing assurance, accounting and IT services in France.
Tasks and responsabilities: • Reviewing the client’s documentation • Inspecting accounting records • Mapping individual processes of the client and preparing records • Testing balance sheet and profit and loss account items to ensure accounts are correct.
The University of Delaware has a great tradition of excellence, from its founding as a private academy in 1743, to the research-intensive, technologically advanced institution of today. Among its distinguished faculty are internationally known authors, scientists and artists including Nobel Laureates.
Graduate Assistantships are available for exceptionally qualified full time applicants. Main tasks include: • assist faculty in research, teaching and outreach activities