Internal Audit Leadership

Patricia Kaim, CIA, CFE, CAMS, CFRIS, and CCE. Patricia has over 26 years of experience in regulatory compliance, operational risk, information security and cyber, technology, digital banking, data management, cryptocurrencies, and business developments. Successfully drove change, managed complex projects regarding consumer banking, digital banking, and led the internal audit transformation for several organizations including data analytics and innovation. Patricia supervised large teams and complex projects over digital banking, consumer and branch banking (over 5,000 branches), asset management, capital markets, including third-party vendors, and SOX compliance. She has heavy experience working with examiners and regulators, and has had exposure to diverse cultures and the great opportunity to work in LATAM, Mexico, United States and India.

1 Effective Internal Audit Engagement. 2 Understanding the Three Lines of Defense Model. 3 How to Add Value to the Organization. 4 Conducting Effective Audits: Opportunities for Enhancement. 5 The Business Monitoring Approach: Taking a Value Approach. 6 Risk Assessment Approach: Taking a Value Approach. 7 Defining the Audit Plan: Taking a Value Approach. 8 Audit Plan Capacity and Allocation of Resources. 9. Issue Validation Activities: Taking a Value Approach. 10 Audit Working Papers and Detailed Review. 11 How to Manage the Stakeholder Relationship? 12 Tips for Planning a Smart Audit. 13 Data Analytics Tools and Continuous Auditing. 14 How to Complete Audits in 90 days? 15 First Class Internal Audit Team. 16 Audit Team Training and Development. 17 Tips to Manage and Motivate the Audit Team. 18 How to Recognize a World Class Internal Audit Function? 19 Top Internal Audit Risks and Hot Topics During the Pandemic. 20 Internal Audit Role in Fraud Assessments. 21 Internal Audit Role in Auditing Culture. 22 Internal Audit Role in Auditing Blockchain. 23 Chief Auditor Executive Role