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Emma Barrett (née Cosens)

Emma Barrett (née Cosens)

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  • About me

    Internal Financial Controls Manager at SSE

  • Education

    • South Downs College

      2012 - 2014
      Accounting, Economics, Mathematics and French

      Studied Accounting, Economics and Mathematics at A Level, developing my financial skills.Studied French at AS LevelTook an Extended Project Qualification, writing a paper on the topic "What caused the UK recession of 2007/2008?" gaining an A*.Gained a Level 1 Sage Computerised Accounts qualification (First Class: Pass).

    • University of Portsmouth

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Accounting with Finance First

      The course covers a wide range of accounting and financial topics, such as Economics, the preparation and layout of financial statements, use of Sage Accounts Software in a business setting, good Corporate Governance within companies and methods of calculating tax, for both individuals and companies.I also completed a dissertation which investigated how the perception of auditors by the UK public could alter the perceived value their services provide.

  • Experience

    • Greggs

      Apr 2013 - Jul 2017
      Team Member

      Working with a team to deliver excellent customer serviceServing and assisting customers to give the best experience possibleHelping check banking figures at the end of the day, and organising the shop.

    • JDC Outdoor Services

      Oct 2015 - May 2016
      Volunteer

      Helping the company create new suppliers, post and pay for transactions, rectify mistakes and assist in the general use of SAGE software in the company. This is ongoing experience that will continue to develop.

    • EY

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Internal Audit and Control Intern

      Advising clients on internal risks and processes.Planning internal audits on large companies.Carrying out internal audits, including client meetings, testing and documentation.Writing internal audit reports, to summarize the findings of the audit.Leading client meetings and independently testing processes within companies.

    • Portsmouth Cathedral

      Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
      Volunteer Internal Auditor

      Planned the process of the audit and investigated areas of potential risk.Helped analyse financial controls and suggested improvements to decrease potential risks.Met with clients as part of the analysis of controls.Worked as part of a team to deliver internal audit services.Planned and wrote (as a team) the final internal audit report for the client.

    • EY

      Aug 2017 - Nov 2024

      Assisting teams to provide Advisory services to clients to enhance their risk processes.Providing both internal and SOx compliance audits to clients, in order to manage risks and improve business processes.Working in co-source arrangements with clients to provide support to their Internal Audit / SOx functions.Interacting with clients on a regular basis to provide internal audit services and maintaining a professional and friendly attitude.Working as part of varied and diverse teams to provide high client service. Show less

      • Internal Audit and Controls Manager

        May 2022 - Nov 2024

      • Internal Audit Senior Consultant

        Sept 2019 - Apr 2022

      • Internal Audit Consultant

        Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

    • SSE plc

      Nov 2024 - now
      Internal Financial Controls Manager

      Working with the Finance function in the 2nd Line of Defence to support in testing, assuring and maintaining the finance control environment.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ACA

      ICAEW
      Mar 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Macmillan Cancer Support on Jul 2014
      Macmillan Cancer SupportAssociated with Emma Barrett (née Cosens)