Laura Popescu

Technology Internal Auditor @Portland General Electric

Portland, OR, US

Performs technology auditing and risk management consulting by performing assessments, designing controls, managing enterprise control frameworks, and working on cloud implementation projects-Assists in audits to ensure that quality of work is complete and accurate through collaborating across departments, process owners and non-internal audit staff to communicate high-level results to applicable process improvements-Performs fraud analytical testing through data-driven research, interviews, and walkthroughs to determine entity risks to financial fraud scenarios outlined in annual fraud SOX analysis-Works as a relationship management lead, encouraging and mentoring team members in efforts to expand communications beyond finance/accounting to understand PGE\'s structure, objectives and long-term goals. Leads monthly meetings to ensure internal team aligns with internal audit goals and creates work-relationships outside of department-Extensive use of SOX, ICFR, COSO, COBIT, and ISO frameworks and utilize each for control testing and risk consulting-Accessibility BRG leadership team (ABLE), attending monthly meetings to connect with Portland-based accessibility events and efforts, spreading awareness at PGE.

University of Oregon

Bachelor of Science - BS