Gaukhar Berdikhojayeva
Prague,10
Summary
SOX Compliance Specialist with 5+ years of experience in internal controls, SOX 404 testing, and process optimization. Proven success in team leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and driving efficiency improvements. Skilled in enhancing compliance frameworks and mitigating financial risks. Seeking a role as a Compliance Specialist, Security Analyst, or Internal Auditor to leverage expertise in strengthening organizational controls.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Security compliance analyst
Expedia Group
06.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: global leader in the travel industry
- Led the identification, design, assessment, testing, and monitoring of SOX 404 financial reporting risks, achieving a 30% improvement in control testing efficiency through enhanced team collaboration and guidance
- Successfully managed a team of seven to oversee the creation, evaluation, testing, and tracking of SOX 404 financial reporting risks
- Tested key controls within the EMEA region, evaluating control design and effectiveness
- Reviewed controls tested by other SOX testers to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Led SOX 404 testing, ensuring compliance with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and SOX requirements in collaboration with the SOX 404 Program Management Office (PMO)
- Global leader in the travel industry
SOX 404 Senior Compliance Analyst
Johnson & Johnson
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: healthcare and pharmaceutical leader
- Developed 5+ SOX compliance policies and best practices, fostering a culture of accountability and adherence to regulatory standards
- Executed internal control environment clean-up initiatives within two months, ensuring compliance with SOX regulations and strengthening internal controls
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver key compliance projects under tight deadlines, including the ISC SOX role mapping project
- Developed and maintained SOX compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal control processes
- Conducted role mapping and access reviews to align with SOX requirements, identifying and mitigating segregation of duties conflicts
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls to ensure compliance with financial reporting regulations
- Prepared detailed documentation and reports to support SOX compliance audits and assessments
- Contributed to the enhancement of user interface inputs, improving usability and compliance workflows
- Healthcare and pharmaceutical leader
External Auditor
Deloitte
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: one of the 'Big Four' professional services firms
- Led 10+ audit engagements for financial industry clients, enhancing audit efficiency and completing all within regulatory deadlines
- Spearheaded the adoption of new accounting standards for clients, ensuring 100% compliance ahead of regulatory deadlines
- Trained and mentored 10 junior auditors, reducing onboarding time by 3 weeks and boosting team performance
- Developed strategies for upcoming audits and ensured seamless communication between financial institution clients and engagement teams
- Evaluated and enhanced internal controls, including reviewing business cycles, operating procedures, and control effectiveness
- Addressed audit issues directly with clients and provided corrective recommendations as needed
- Reviewed financial statements, footnotes, and reporting packages to ensure adherence to CZ GAAP and IFRS standards
- Advised executives at financial institutions on adopting new regulations, procedures, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and operational excellence
- Balanced leadership, communication, and technical expertise to drive successful audit outcomes for clients in the financial industry
- One of the 'Big Four' professional services firms
Education
Master's degree - Business, Management and Marketing
Prague University of Economics and Business
08.2021
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
General Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
12.2017
Skills
- MS Office
- JIRA
- ServiceNow
- Confluence
- SailPoint IIQ
- Power BI
- SQL
- Business risk management
- Security Information and Compliance
- External and Internal Audit
- IAM Processes
- SOX
- Compliance monitoring
- Audit planning and execution
Languages
English
Full Professional
Czech
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Security compliance analyst
Expedia Group
06.2023 - Current
SOX 404 Senior Compliance Analyst
Johnson & Johnson
12.2021 - 05.2023
External Auditor
Deloitte
08.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
General Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Master's degree - Business, Management and Marketing
Prague University of Economics and Business
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