Description

Cecily possesses a robust set of skills and competencies in several critical areas, including:

Investigative Services - Expertise in conducting thorough investigations where she employs critical analysis and effective stakeholder management, ensuring each case is handled with careful attention to legal and regulatory considerations.

Fraud Prevention and Fraud Risk Management - Skilled in identifying vulnerabilities, designing preventative measures, and mitigating fraud risks across various operational landscapes.

Ethics and Compliance: Proficient in establishing and reinforcing ethics and compliance frameworks within organizations to uphold high standards of conduct.

Regulatory Compliance - Deep understanding of regulatory requirements, ensuring all practices align with current laws and industry guidelines.

Forensic Contract Review/Audit - Experienced in forensic auditing and contract reviews to uncover discrepancies and ensure contractual integrity.

In addition to her tactical skills, Cecily demonstrates strategic thinking and the ability to quickly adapt to new industries. She is skilled at developing fit-for-purpose enhancements and driving the maturity of processes and systems. Her strong analytical and investigative abilities are paired with a flexible, 'outside the box' approach, which, when combined with her tactful application of legal and regulatory insights, results in meaningful outcomes within complex political landscapes.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Dubai City (up to 50km)

WorkSafe Victoria
Paralegal
PUBLIC SAFETY
January 2010 - January 2011 (1 year)
Melbourne, Australia
At the Australian workplace regulator, I supported coronial inquests into workplace fatalities and supported enforcement investigations into bullying and harassment, enhancing workplace health and safety standards across a diverse industries and organization sizes.
Ernst & Young
Independence Administrator
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
July 2012 - February 2014 (1 year and 7 months)
Melbourne, Australia
I maintained high compliance and integrity levels within EY Oceania by enforcing independence protocols, executing detailed Personal Independence Compliance investigations and reviews, and advising on ethical standards.
Ernst & Young
Manager Forensic
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
July 2016 - December 2020 (4 years and 5 months)
Brisbane, Australia
I led extensive investigations and forensic audits focused on financial crimes, fraud, waste and abuse, utilizing expert investigation techniques & comprehensive data analysis, and advanced computer forensics, resulting in fact-based investigation and audit reports.