• Managed and executed complex audit engagements including Data Privacy, Third-Party Data Sharing, and Editorial Integrity. Played a key role in projects such as User Account Security Audit and Customer Support Review.

• Consistently delivered impactful findings and recommendations, receiving excellent feedback and even invitations from the auditees to present results in Executive Steering Committee forums.

• Led a team of engineers and product designers to transform a Spotify Social Media App design concept into a functional prototype. Showcased the product during Hack Week and garnered positive feedback.

• Maintained ongoing partnership with the Data Protection Officers to exchange risk insights and collaboratively brainstorm future audit ideas.

• Conducted quarterly interviews with executives to evaluate key enterprise risks and assisted the company in prioritizing risk management initiatives. Proactively identify audit/advisory opportunities based on the risk insights.

• Collaborated with stakeholders from Compliance, Legal, Finance, Cloud Tech, and HR on diverse operational audit and consulting engagements. Areas covered included Cloud Spend & Efficiency, Data Privacy Compliance, Employee Data Integrity, Third Party Risk Management, Fraud Risk Assessment, and T&E System Implementation.

• Assisted with the orchestration of program management initiatives including Enterprise Risk Assessment, formulation of the annual Audit Plan, and preparation of materials for the Audit Committee.

• Achieved exceptional audit results by utilizing a blend of audit skills such as thorough research, critical thinking, and data analytics. Effectively communicated key insights to executives, including CFO and CPO. Surpassed expectations during external QA assessments. As a result, awarded with spot bonuses in consecutive quarters.

• Garnered positive feedback for consistently going above and beyond to foster ongoing collaboration with stakeholders post-audits. For example, provided guidance on new initiatives and diligently monitored remediation progress.

• Assisted the Vendor Risk Office in crafting a comprehensive corporate policy and risk scoring framework. Collaborated with Cloud vendors to enhance the billing process.

• Liaised between process owners and external auditors to facilitate successful collaboration.

• Identified control deficiencies and collaborated with management to develop remediation procedures for high-risk business cycles.

• Improved operational efficiencies and developed the team budget plan for the upcoming year.

Production Audit:

• Conducted audits of Original film productions across global regions, delivering valuable insights to Production Finance Executives to enhance procedural guidelines for studio operations.

• Performed FCPA compliance reviews and collaborated with management to identify strategies for minimizing risk exposure.

SOX Compliance:

• Oversaw SOX testing for all Finance cycles, including Content Accounting, Revenue, and Financial Reporting. Supported management in SOX-readiness efforts for new processes. Volunteered to take on ITGCs testing during periods of understaffing on the IT audit team.

• Led trainings for Finance and Accounting departments on SOX Compliance, empowering process owners to effectively identify risks and implement controls.

• Revamped testing methodology and documentation standards, placing a greater emphasis on detailed control procedures.