Wes Brown

About Wes Brown

I am a Certified Internal Auditor and engagement manager with over sixteen years of professional experience planning, staffing and managing integrated risk based audits. These include company operations, finance, IT and legal/regulatory compliance. I led the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance team which successfully executes the business cycle test plans ensuring the operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, documented test results, identifying and communicating deficiencies to senior management. I excel at improving company operational efficiencies and reducing costs through value added audit recommendations. I have audited in more than 30 countries on 6 continents.

Experience

1. Internal Controls and Audit Manager

   Qvc Group

   Apr 2023 — Present · US

   Managed design and implementation of internal controls, developed remediation plans for control deficiencies, and partnered with external auditors to facilitate annual audit. Managed annual risk assessment, company-wide control matrix, and user access reviews• Streamlined control set through rationalization, achieving 10% reduction in number of controls• Managed business process transformation of a warehouse management system ensuring adequate controls over financial reporting achieving zero control deficiencies • Improved organizational efficiencies and business processes and sharing of best practices across countries through process improvement recommendations

Education

• University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business

  Bachelors Degree

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor of Science