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Ian Beale
VP, Advisory
Ian Beale is a Vice President Advisor with the Audit and the Risk Leadership Councils supporting leaders of risk and audit functions throughout EMEA. Mr. Beale provides thought partnership to the leaders of Risk and Audit, shares insights and the building of effective action plans to drive improvement in performance. He leads meetings and webinars with multiple clients, with single client teams and works with individual leaders.
Previous experience
Mr. Beale was Director of Audit and Risk Management at three U.K.-based companies. He was responsible for running the internal audit team that reviewed all areas of the company. He was responsible for risk management including the setting up of company policies, management control self-assessment program, and setting up the whistleblowing process. He was also responsible for the corporate global insurance program including claims' management and the captive insurer. Prior to these roles, he worked at PwC.
Professional background
Inchape Plc.
Director of Audit and Risk Management
Aegis Plc.
Director of Audit and Risk Management
Nationwide Building Society
Head of Audit
Areas of coverage
Audit Function Strategy and Management
Audit Methodology and Engagement Execution
Audit Planning and Risk Coverage
Risk Response Strategies
Risk and Control Resources for Internal Auditors
Education
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Accountancy
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
1Improving risk identification, assessment and audit coverage
2Implementing aligned/combined/integrated assurance
3Creating compelling audit reports that drive action
4Building data analytics capabilities within the audit function
5Operational risk management in financial services