Winnie Mak
Sutton Coldfield,West Midlands
Summary
A highly analytical and inquisitive finance professional with extensive experience in risk management, internal controls, and process optimization. A proactive self-starter with a proven track record of leveraging data analytics (Tableau) to identify efficiencies, eliminate anomalies, and drive automation. Recognized for strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence to collaborate effectively across business functions and manage high-stakes external audit relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance NFR and SOX Manager
HSBC UK
2021.03 - Current
- Provided strategic stewardship to cross-functional teams, embedding robust SOX controls to mitigate financial reporting risks.
- Designed and delivered comprehensive SOX training for process owners; led bi-monthly working groups with key stakeholders to align on upcoming milestones and SOX updates.
- Supported SOX governance papers for senior leadership, providing overviews of the control environment and escalating critical risk areas for senior management's attention.
- Managed the external audit relationship with PwC, facilitating stakeholder engagement and critically vetting proposed control deficiencies to challenge invalid findings and ensure accurate reporting.
Risk and Control Manager, WPB
HSBC HK
2019.05 - 2021.02
- Executed comprehensive thematic and internal control reviews, assessing end-to-end processes to guarantee strict alignment with the operational risk management framework under demanding timelines.
- Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders, including business units, SMEs, and risk stewards, to deliver consultative insights and identify value-add process improvements.
Internal Audit Assistant Manager
Samsonite Asia Limited
2017.04 - 2019.05
- Supervised and mentored a team of 2–3 auditors, managing project workflows to deliver high-quality operational, financial, and compliance audits.
- Leveraged Tableau and data analytics to perform retail benchmarking reviews, empowering management to detect potential fraudulent activities—such as irregular manual discounts and excessive returns—while identifying key operational improvements.
- Critically reviewed business workflows to identify and champion automation opportunities, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
Regional Internal Auditor
Nikon Holdings Hong Kong Limited
2015.05 - 2017.04
Senior Associate
Pricewaterhousecoopers
2011.09 - 2015.05
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Professional Accountancy
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong 2008.09 - 2011.08
Skills
- Analytical and Data Driven
- Proactive Self-starter
- Inquisitive Problem-solver
- Stakeholder Management
Certification
- Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants member
- Certified Internal Auditor
- General Mediator
Affiliations
- Playing the piano, home gardening, and spending time with my cat.
Timeline
Finance NFR and SOX Manager
HSBC UK
2021.03 - Current
Risk and Control Manager, WPB
HSBC HK
2019.05 - 2021.02
Internal Audit Assistant Manager
Samsonite Asia Limited
2017.04 - 2019.05
Regional Internal Auditor
Nikon Holdings Hong Kong Limited
2015.05 - 2017.04
Senior Associate
Pricewaterhousecoopers
2011.09 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Business Administration - Professional Accountancy
Chinese University of Hong Kong
2008.09 - 2011.08