Tamara Berben

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement internal controls in order to improve data quality on 12 ESG material Topics and related KPI's in order provide accurate and complete ESG Reporting.

• Oversee design of Compliance Program and provide guidance and support to Compliance Operations for effective and efficient implementation.
• Lead Compliance Projects within Compliance department and in collaboration with other corporate functions and stakeholders.
• Position reports into Chief Compliance Officer, working under oversight of Ethics, Integrity and Risk Committee (EIRC).

As Compliance Officer & KYC Lead at start-up LoopingOne, responsibilities included developing and implementing company's compliance programs, with a specific focus on Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. Key responsibilities included:

- Developed and implemented internal policies and procedures to guarantee compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Implemented KYC protocols to ascertain and authenticate customer identities, mitigating risks of money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Performed consistent audits and risk evaluations to maintain ongoing compliance with legal standards.
- Compiled reports and conveying results to upper management, recommending enhancements and remedial measures.
- Trained and guided staff on matters related to compliance topics.

- Leading application process for obtaining e-money license, ensuring all regulatory requirements were met.

This role contributed to strengthening company's compliance culture and ensuring safe and responsible growth.

• Overseeing design and implementation of effective and efficient controls across the company.
• Automation of internal control environment by designing and implementing automated application controls/IT general controls
• Global roll-out of GRC Tool for supporting the internal control process
• Managing IC team and global IC network
• Liaison with internal and external auditors

• Project management tasks relating to FCPA compliance and monitorship under (extended) deferred prosecution agreement with U.S. Department of Justice, including post-monitor phase
• Creating and reviewing regulatory compliance documentation
• Applying and interpreting audit and compliance requirements for various departments
• Designing and coordinating preparation and ongoing review of policies, procedures, training materials and other communication tools
• Reviewing and assessing potential fraud activity and conducting internal investigations

Internal Control and Project Management roles at:

• Philips Lighting/Signify (November 2017 – August 2018)
• G2A.COM (January 2017 – September 2017) - ICL Europe (Israeli Chemical Ltd.) (February 2015 – December 2016) - Worldline/Ingenico/Global Collect (Payment Service Provider) (June 2013 – January 2015)

Assistant Manager:

• IT Auditor for PwC’s Systems & Process Assurance function (July 2007 – May 2013)
• Sarbanes Oxley specialist (July 2005 – June 2007)

• Evaluating and ensuring integrity of company's IT systems and infrastructure.
• Conducting comprehensive audits of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure to assess compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Identifying and mitigating IT risks through detailed analysis and evaluation of system vulnerabilities.
• Reviewing and testing effectiveness of IT controls and security measures.
• Preparing detailed audit reports with findings and recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborating with IT and compliance teams to implement corrective actions and enhance system security.
• Monitoring IT compliance programs and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

This role contributed to maintaining a secure and reliable IT environment, supporting company's overall risk management and compliance objectives.

Responsibilities included providing support in various accounting tasks:

• Assisting in preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Reconciling bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Processing invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assisting with audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

This role contributed to efficient and accurate financial operations of the company.