Swetlana (Cia, cisa) Liebig
IT Audit | Internal Control | SOX
Experience
Jan 2020 - Present
4 years 6 monthsIT Audit | Internal Control | SOX
Freelancer
- Various IT audits
- SOX testing
- ICS testing and advisory
Jan 2010 - Dec 2021
11 years Munich, Germany
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)
- Cross-border and cross-cultural life and work: relocation to Austria in 2016 (internship), fast integration into the team, localization at PwC Austria in 2019
- Building a strong and trusted relationship to my clients by supporting them on improvement of existing process framework
- Doubling of revenue and increase of profit margins by 50% in the business area under my responsibility in the last 2 years
- Development and enforcement of internal policies, guidelines and documentation standards
- Coaching-on-the job and training of PwC associates in PwC-internal trainings in evaluation methodology, project management and SAP
- Organization of PwC signature events: All-eyes-on-trust, Announcement IFRS 16 event, Announcement IFRS 15 event
- Interview at Watchado as PwC representative and face: Interview Swetlana Liebig
Jan 1997 - Dec 2005
9 years Munich, Germany
On-siteLogistics/ 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 app. 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
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.
Languages
German
Native
Russian
Native
Azerbaijani
Advanced
English
Advanced
Hungarian
Advanced
...and 6 more
Education
Oct 2005 - Jun 2010
St. Petersburg State University
Ph.D., Text interpretation under consideration of political, social, cultural, environmental and personal context · German Philology · Russian Federation
Oct 1992 - Jun 1997
Moscow State Linguistic University
Diploma · Linguistics and Intercultural Communication · 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
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