جود Fredrick

• Architect and execute risk-based audit universe spanning IT infrastructure, Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, e-commerce
fulfilment, and 25+ distribution centers — aligned to Board priorities and Three Lines of Defence.
• Partner with CEO, CFO, Finance Director and C-suite on governance maturity, ZATCA / SOCPA / PCI-DSS compliance
readiness, and strategic risk advisory.
• Pioneered AI-augmented audit methodologies (ChatGPT/, Gemini, Power BI, Python) cut audit planning from weeks
to days: automated 100% transaction monitoring for fraud pattern detection.
• Delivered SAR 3M+ savings, eliminated SAR 2.5M revenue leakage, and reduced inventory shrinkage 25% (SAR 4.8M)
within first year through audit-led process and control transformation.

• Led complex fraud investigations, AML/CFT assessments, and M&A integrity due diligence for multinational clients
across retail, financial services, and public sectors.
• Executed SOX readiness and ITGC reviews for retail chains (15+ locations); delivered 20% control maturity
improvement within 12 months.
• Drove 33% revenue growth across assigned portfolio through C-level relationship cultivation and delivery of cross
border engagements managing teams of up to 20 professionals.

Responsible for the effective management and delivery of complex processes, solutions and/or projects, maintaining focus on quality and risk management, while navigating operational and organizational dynamics.
Accountable for the budget, delivery and performance of complex processes, solutions and/or projects to achieve performance objectives.
Responsible for building and managing client relationships, revenue generation and/or managing commercial relationships.
Provides leadership and direction up to and including Managers across multiple activities Leads teams with broad visibility to achieve performance objectives.
Provides deep insight in a function or specialism through analysis and knowledge of best practices to solve complex problems, drive thought leadership and innovation.
Meets performance objectives and metrics set locally through individual and/or team performance (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development and teaming etc.)

• Built and led 8-person internal audit function for diversified conglomerate (retail, manufacturing, logistics, real
estate); established risk-based audit programme aligned to IIA Standards.
• Delivered 40+ Audit Committee reports; reduced repeat findings by 35%; achieved 95% on-time plan execution;
recovered LKR 60M annual savings through inventory and process audits.
• Built Power BI / Python analysis— shifted to 100% transaction coverage vs. sampling; deployed continuous
monitoring across 250+ vendor payment and expense streams.
• Strengthened ERP controls (Bileeta) ITGC, SOD, change management — aligned to COSO and ISO 31000; transformed
vendor governance for 250+ suppliers, 95% contract compliance.

Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operational efficiency, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
Oversee the execution of individual audits defined in the audit plan ensuring the highest level of service quality.
Lead Internal Audit’s change initiative by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting etc
Review the risk treatment and mitigation policies
and procedures developed by management, including procedures for periodic and critical reporting of matters to the audit committee and risk committee.

• Implemented risk-based audit techniques improving efficiency by 18%; reported to Audit Committee on quarterly
findings, emerging risks, and remediation status.

Carried out the procedures agreed with one of the leading finance companies in
Sri Lanka with respect to ascertaining compliance, with anti-money laundering.
regulations set out in the guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka \[CBSL\]
Assessing the industry business risk and the risk factors impacting the operations
of the company and recommending the clients with required control measures.
Worked closely with clients to maintain optimum levels of communication to complete projects.
Formulating recommendations in consultation with the management.
Agreeing upon implementation plans. Also, as an integral part of the audit, carrying out follow up on the action plans and reporting to the management on the same.
Responsibilities include report writing and maintaining audit working papers and
files according to the EY Global Audit Methodologies.
Analyzing and compiling management reports for clients that included ratio analysis, variance analysis, analysis of sales performance, calculation of stock holding periods, debtors collection period and creditors settlement period, etc.
Preparation of Procedure Manuals, Review Reports, Compliance Reports,
Investigation Reports, Financial Feasibility Reports and Post Project Evaluation Reports etc.
Preparation of management reports to the Board of Directors on evaluations

Progressed from Audit Trainee to Manager - Business Risk & Advisory over 7 years at EY. Managed 80+ member
delivery teams; executed statutory audits, internal audit, AML/CFT, due diligence, and advisory engagements across
banking, telecoms, manufacturing, and government sectors. Participated in Audit Committee and Board-level
discussions.