Elizabeth Cedano

About Elizabeth Cedano

Internal Audit professional with 20+ years of global experience across risk-based audits, SOX/J-SOX programs, and internal control assessments in complex, multinational environments.Strengthening governance, enhancing risk visibility, and improving control effectiveness by translating regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned solutions—balancing compliance with operational efficiency.Core expertise includes:• Risk-based audits across financial and operational areas• SOX/J-SOX compliance and control optimization• ITGC, SAP, and ERP control environments• Data analytics and process improvement initiativesExecute audit and advisory engagements end-to-end—from risk assessment and walkthroughs through testing, issue validation, and remediation—partnering closely with Compliance, Legal, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver sustainable improvements.Background includes operational, financial, and IT-focused audits, co-sourced audit coordination, and advisory support on systems implementations and compliance programs.Known for a practical, hands-on approach that drives accountability, strengthens control environments, and supports informed decision-making.Comfortable operating independently or leading key audit initiatives, with a focus on delivering high-quality, actionable results.CPA (NY – inactive)| Bilingual (Spanish)| Global experience across U.S. and Europe

Experience

1. Audit Manager

   Balfour Beatty US

   Oct 2023 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Lead and execute internal audits for a regulated business under monitorship, advising on compliance framework and control design- Partner cross-functionally to strengthen governance, risk ownership, and accountability across operations- Assess control effectiveness across operational, financial, and compliance processes; validate remediation actions- Advise on control automation, reporting, and analytics to enhance monitoring and oversight- Communicate key risks and insights to senior leadership in a high-scrutiny regulatory environment

Education

• Webster Leiden Campus

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• St. John's University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting