Legal Expert

Deployed Machine Learning models (supervised and unsupervised) in Python to identify fraudulent transactions, pricing outliers, and purchase ledger anomalies. Automated control testing for cyclical audits using Power BI, SQL, and Python, resulting in a significant efficiency gain of approximately two weeks of fieldwork per engagement.

Spearheaded the adoption of Agile Auditing, introducing sprint-based delivery and interim reporting to provide stakeholders with faster, incremental assurance. Delivered a substantial portfolio of the GIA Audit Plan, managing the full lifecycle of complex assignments from planning through to executive reporting. Managed the remediation of audit recommendations, partnering with business owners to ensure robust solutions were implemented within agreed timeframes. Established influential professional relationships across the organisation to facilitate a collaborative and transparent audit process.

Identified over £2m in potential savings for a consortium of local government clients by facilitating the joint procurement of services and supplies. Achieved accelerated career progression, securing four promotions within a three-year period based on high performance and consistent delivery. Managed end-to-end audits for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients, delivering reports directly to senior management and attending Client Audit Committees as required.