Swetlana Liebig - IT Audit; Internal Control; SOX

Q: Where is Swetlana based?

Swetlana is based in Vienna, Austria .

Q: What languages does Swetlana speak?

Swetlana speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Swetlana have?

Swetlana has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Swetlana has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 8 years . Note that Swetlana may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Swetlana's latest experience?

Swetlana's most recent position is IT Audit; Internal Control; SOX at Freelancer .

Q: What companies has Swetlana worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Swetlana has worked for Freelancer and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) .

Q: Which industries is Swetlana most experienced in?

Swetlana is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Swetlana most experienced in?

Swetlana is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Swetlana also has some experience in Finance , Logistics , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Swetlana worked in recently?

Swetlana has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Swetlana worked in recently?

Swetlana has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

IT Audit; Internal Control; SOX

Freelancer

Various IT audits
SOX testing
ICS testing and advisory

Jan 2011 - Dec 2021

11 years

Senior Manager IT Governance (Risk Assurance Service)

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Worked with customers’ stakeholders to understand needs and provide services in evaluation of processes and advising on their improvements
Developed and performed programmes to address risks (e.g. in development and implementation of IT related business processes), evaluated regulatory and business requirements and standards
Performed planning, administration, monitoring, controlling and reporting of complex, cross-functional, international projects in IT audit
Assessed design and operating effectiveness of processes and internal control systems in different areas (e.g. IT)
Ensured compliance with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes, controls and documentation
Determined effectiveness of current structures, identified gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth assessment, suggested methods for improvement
Prepared project papers by thoroughly documenting tests and results
Produced and reviewed analysis and reports for submission to customers’ stakeholders and advised customers on recommendations and potential improvements
Assured quality and timeliness of deliverables
Conducted exit interviews of audit projects with customers’ stakeholders, resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements
Supervised and developed associates, led projects teams
Ensured efficiency by monitoring teams’ activities
Managed IT and process solutions section (business responsibility)

Jan 1997 - Dec 2005

9 years

Munich, Germany

On-site

Logistics/Commercial Project Manager

Siemens AG

Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers
Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project needs
Managed and analysed financial reporting, including budgets, forecast and sales reports
Conducted forecasting to determine possible changes and issues for project business
Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities
Maintained financial accuracy when handling approx. 100 million EUR revenue annually
Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success
Increased operational efficiency by developing improved analysis technics for management of complex projects

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (15 years) and Manufacturing (9 years).

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (20 years), Information Technology (11 years), Quality Assurance (11 years), Finance (9 years), Logistics (9 years), and Audit (5 years).

Project Management

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Finance

Logistics

Audit

Summary

Internationally recognized auditor with over 12 years of experience in complex multi-national environments with focus on improving business and IT compliance through detailed assessments and optimization recommendations.

Successful track record of dozens of conducted audits and IT implementation quality assurance performed under my lead by a dedicated team or personally by me in case of a higher complexity of the project.

Advanced skills in achieving results and decision making.

Skills

Risk Assessment And Mitigation Strategies
Process Evaluations And Improvement
Quality Assurance
Planning And Organization
Communication And Problem Resolution
Teamwork
Budget And Forecast

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2010

St. Petersburg State University

Ph.D. · German philology · Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Oct 1992 - Jun 1997

Moscow State Linguistic University

Diploma in Linguistics and Intercultural Communication · Linguistics and Intercultural Communication · Moscow, Russian Federation

Certifications & licenses

Certified ICS Expert

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified SAP FI Advisor

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

PRINCE2®

Scrum Master

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Swetlana based?

Swetlana is based in Vienna, Austria.

What languages does Swetlana speak?

Swetlana speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Swetlana have?

Swetlana has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Swetlana has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 years. Note that Swetlana may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Swetlana be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Swetlana would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Audit; Internal Control; SOX, Senior Manager IT Governance (Risk Assurance Service), Logistics/Commercial Project Manager.

What is Swetlana's latest experience?

Swetlana's most recent position is IT Audit; Internal Control; SOX at Freelancer.

What companies has Swetlana worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Swetlana has worked for Freelancer and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Which industries is Swetlana most experienced in?

Swetlana is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Swetlana most experienced in?

Swetlana is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Quality Assurance (QA). Swetlana also has some experience in Finance, Logistics, and Audit.

Which industries has Swetlana worked in recently?

Swetlana has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Swetlana worked in recently?

Swetlana has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Swetlana's education?

Swetlana holds a Doctorate in German philology from St. Petersburg State University and a Bachelor in Linguistics and Intercultural Communication from Moscow State Linguistic University.

Does Swetlana have any certificates?

Swetlana has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified ICS Expert, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

What is the availability of Swetlana?

Swetlana is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Swetlana?

Swetlana's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.