Leveraging In-House Audting Expertise for Strategic Advantage

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Marcus has built his career as an in-house auditor since year 2004 within some of the listed companies and world's top 500 companies. His extensive insider experience grants him a profound understanding of organizational dynamics, strategic risks, and operational intricacies. This deep-seated business acumen empowers Marcus to navigate complex environments and craft tailored solutions that drive sustainable success.

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Diverse Industry Experience

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​Having worked across a broad spectrum of industries including consumer products, manufacturing, property and development, hotel industry, plantation, engineering industrial services, and financial institutions, Marcus possesses a versatile skill set and comprehensive industry knowledge. This diversity enables him to tailor solutions that are industry-specific and aligned with each client's unique business environment. Marcus deeply understands both business and operational challenges, recognizing that auditing is not merely theoretical but must be rooted in practical business applicability. During his extensive career, he has helped Management resolve the root causes of business losses, recover fraudulent losses, improve operational productivity and efficiency, address revenue leakages, enhance operating cost-effectiveness, and evaluate major investment decision processes. His approach ensures that every audit delivers actionable insights and value-driven outcomes.​

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Expertise and Strengths

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• Strategic Risk Management: Deep expertise in recognizing potential business risks across strategic, operational, and process levels, and developing robust strategies to mitigate them, safeguarding the organization's assets and reputation.

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• Risk Based Auditing : Strategic approach that prioritizes audit resources on areas with the highest risk to the organization

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• Comprehensive Internal Control Assessments: Evaluation of internal control systems to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement.

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• ​Enhancing Operational Efficiency: Skilled at identifying inefficiencies in business processes and activities, leading to streamlined operations, cost reductions, and improved productivity.

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• Identifying and Resolving Business Losses: Expert in uncovering areas where businesses may be losing revenue or facing financial inefficiencies, and implementing strategies to reverse these losses effectively.​

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• ​Cost Savings Strategies: Proficient in identifying areas where expenses can be reduced without compromising quality or performance, thus enhancing the organization's bottom line.​

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• Fraud Risk Identification and Prevention: With a decade of experience in fraud investigation, adept at identifying potential fraud risks, alerting management promptly, and implementing robust internal controls to prevent fraudulent activities.

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• ​Legal and Compliance Insight: Capable of identifying potential legal issues or non-compliance with rules and regulations, ensuring organizations adhere to all legal requirements and avoid regulatory penalties.​

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• Participative Approach and Communication: Embraces a collaborative method during internal audit assignments, fostering open communication, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring transparency throughout the process.​

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• Thought Leadership and Training: An accomplished communicator and trainer, having conducted numerous internal audit trainings, workshops, anti-bribery seminars, and serving as a trainer for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) course.

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By strategically positioning himself as a trusted partner rather than just an auditor, Marcus aligns his services with your organization's goals. His unique background and approach ensure that clients receive not only compliance and assurance but also valuable insights that contribute to strategic decision-making and long-term growth.

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