Xhensila Gaba
Summary
Experienced in leading and delivering audit and assurance services within PwC network with more than 9 years of experience, I excel in regulatory compliance and risk management.
Renowned for strong projecting management skills, driving team collaboration and delivering impactful communication, I consistently achieve beyond targets exceeding stakeholders expectations.
Enthusiastic team player creating and leading effective group collaboration work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Financial Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers Services Pty Ltd
07.2019 - Current
- Experienced project manager delivering audit and non-audit assurance services for major clients in insurance and asset management sector in Australian market, including listed companies
- Prepared and executed risk-based audit plans
- Performed evaluation and assessment of internal control environment and led business processes and controls walkthrough to then assess adequacy of design and operating effectiveness of controls against internal companies' policies, external reporting requirements and best practices.
- Responsible for writing of controls report presented to key stakeholders - Board Audit Committee, Management Committee
- Performed review work for prudential compliance reporting in line with requirements of the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA)
- Engaged in real time quality reviews on various projects to ensure ASIC and APRA areas of focus have been embedded by teams when delivering services at best quality to meet regulators' and stakeholders' expectations
- Advanced technical knowledge of Australian Auditing Standards (ASAs) and Australian Accounting Standards (AASs)
Associate to Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Albania, Tirana Office
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed risk-based assurance engagement for banking, insurance and telecommunications clients operating in Albanian market
- Performed extensive review of clients' reporting submitted to financial services regulatory body in Albania (Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority)
- Performed internal audit procedures in accordance with International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) for key internal processes of a public sector non-governmental institution by assessing the effectiveness of the decision making process of the Board of Directors.
- Assessed processes of risk identification, risk analysis and risk treatment/management and made recommendations for improvements in accordance with best practices risk management frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000)
Financial Accountant
Seament Albania
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Assisted in annual financial statements preparations for a major group company in cement manufacturing industry in Albania, ensuring a smooth process.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies by maintaining regular communication with finance manager and financial controller.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards, ensuring full compliance with local GAAP guidelines at all times.
- Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting And Auditing
University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy
AlbaniaBachelor of Science - Finance
University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy
AlbaniaBachelor of Arts - International Relations And Political Sciences
University of New York in Tirana
AlbaniaSkills
- Demonstrated depth of knowledge and understanding of contemporary risk management and compliance
- Strong knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements for financial services in Australia for ASIC - and APRA -regulated entities
- Strong on COSO internal control framework and 3 lines model
- Excellent project management skills and ability to multitask and deliver within tight reporting timeframes
- Passionate about team leadership, team collaboration and team development
- Invested in relationship building and networking activities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication with impact
Affiliations
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Institute of Internal Auditors, IIA Global
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Certification
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) Member since March 2024
- Fellow Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) since January 2018
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) since February 2019
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Manager, Financial Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers Services Pty Ltd
07.2019 - Current
Associate to Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Albania, Tirana Office
09.2016 - 05.2019
Financial Accountant
Seament Albania
10.2013 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Accounting And Auditing
University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Political Sciences
University of New York in Tirana
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