Sifis Theodorakis

Experience

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  Ethiniki Asfalistiki, Insurance Company

  Feb 2004 - Jul 2004

  Insurance Consultant (trainee)

  Duties included Life and medical insurance products sales

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  National Bank of Greece

  May 2007 - Sept 2007

  Seasonal Staff

  Duties included Retail banking for credit cards, deposit accounts, forward accounts, shares issuance Cash reconciliation

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  ICAP Group

  Mar 2009 - Jun 2009

  Researcher - Analyst

  Duties included Maintaining Greek business sectors’ catalogue Performing business sectors’ trend analysis

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  Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company

  Jun 2009 - May 2022

  Duties included Implementing the Internal Control Framework for Greek, Cypriot Operations and Tsakiris Co. Designing annual testing schedule for internal controls and allocate resources  Reporting operating effectiveness of the internal control framework to Senior Management Identify and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement of the internal control matrix  Contribute to Business Performance Management System through audit issues’ remediation plans monitoringKey Achievements Leading investigations for Code of Business Conduct violations and being a member of the Ethics and Compliance Committee of Greece & Cyprus business unit Show less

  • Regional Internal Control Manager

    Jul 2018 - May 2022

  • Internal Control & Compliance Manager

    Nov 2014 - Jul 2018

  • Internal Audit Supervisor

    Mar 2011 - Nov 2014

  • Internal Auditor

    Jun 2009 - Mar 2011
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  Microsoft

  Jun 2022 - now

  Group Compliance Manager, CEMA

  Governance Use understanding of policies, laws, and regulations to make judgments to meet business need.StrategyDevelop a strategy and process around the compliance programs independently. Use own judgment to anticipate new areas of focus that are needed based on the risk environment and ecosystem. Consult and advise other individuals on the team and senior leaders. Drive strategy and vision across teams and, at times, across the company.ControlsTests controls to determine if controls are effective independently and uses judgment to identify areas to improve the controls and identify new innovative solutionsConsult / AdviceCollaborate with teams across the company to ensure communication and evangelize the application of the same regulations and standards. Serve as a subject matter expertAssessments / AuditsLead a variety of complex assessment/audit projects independently including assessing and reviewing documentation for an internal team at Microsoft; track and monitor results.Reporting Communicate compliance metrics and audit issues for internal and external reporting to senior and executive management Show less