About Kenneth
I am actively looking for Process Improvement, Internal Audit, Internal Control, Documentation Control, HR, Project/Change Management, or ISO Compliance roles. My diverse international experience brings a global perspective and a hands-on approach to structured, project-based work. I am passionate about driving value through well-documented, systematic improvements that strengthen operations, and which ensure compliance.
English
Native or bilingual
Finnish
Basic
French
Basic
Can work on-site
Helsingfors (up to 50km)
Experience
- Compass GroupConsultant, Sustainability & SafetyRESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICENovember 2024 - February 2025 (3 months)Helsinki, Finland• Conducted a current state analysis of Headquarter functions (their process documentation, and intranet pages) and provided step-by-step ISO 9001 compatible guidance to enhance their deficiencies.• Implemented self-assessment checklists for auditing Headquarter functions, compatible with ISO standards.• Benchmarked Safety practices across Compass countries particularly on Safety Walks and provided invaluable input on how to improve Safety governance.
- CargotecSenior Manager, Internal AuditTRANSPORTATIONNovember 2021 - June 2024 (2 years and 7 months)Helsinki, Finland• Assisted in the coordination &/or lead the execution of complex projects, strategic reviews, & audits in areas of specialisation & expertise incl. Production, Support Functions, Climate Ambitions, Safety, etc..• Drafted audit reports which included conclusions & recommendations to correct identified deficiencies; and reviewed preliminary audit findings & management action plans, to ensure issues are duly vetted / constructed.• Developed & maintained key stakeholder relationships; & ensured adherence to Institute of Internal Auditors professional standards.• Provided control advisory services to management to redesign efforts to improve their control environment.• Assisted the VP Internal Audit in developing annual audit plans addressing significant risks; & in continuously improving the audit process.
- NokiaTransformation Manager; Employment Governance Manager & ETL; Internal Controls Senior SpecialistTELECOMMUNICATIONSJanuary 2008 - November 2021 (13 years and 10 months)Espoo, FinlandTransformation Manager (10/17 – 12/21) Mobile Networks/RAN/CIS - Customer Intervention & Support
- Aided the execution of our Unit’s framework (Mode of Operation, Change Management, etc.)
- Coordinated regular cross functional Autopsies without Blame as Unit AWOB Practice Manager
- Drafted the Unit’s Business Continuity plans incl. material collection, testing, and follow-up
- Maintained the Unit Laboratory roadmap, incl. regular CAPEX/OPEX considerations
- PMO facilitation for Unit-led Transformation programs with regular tracking and reporting; incl. competence development to enhance our Units World-Class System Expertise
Manager Employment Governance & External Temporary Labour (1/12 – 9/17) HR Centre of Expertise- Coordinated HR’s External Temporary Labour (ETL) Headcount approval process (with EWS & Grey Book) working towards an integrated employment framework based on Nokia’s transformation targets & taking employee business requirements into consideration; i.e. to identify HR best practices.
- Ensured Nokia had harmonised Nokia-wide high quality HR Employment Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) & guidelines which complied with legal commitments & employer responsibilities.
- Consulted with HR community in development & implementation of regional or country specific SOP’s.
- Drove HR Approval Simplification instigating P24 improvement (HR Operations & CoE Portfolio Heads)
Internal Controls Senior Specialist (Q1/08 – Q4/11) Finance & Control- Coordination of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing for various Business Units & enforcing the remediation work.
- Determined the financial statement risk & control environment each year for management assessment.
- Detailed understanding of all relevant business processes, and their respective internal controls.
- Training SOX testers globally.
- P20 SAP Access and Authorization control coordination (implementation, testing, & monthly monitoring).
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Education
- L6S Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified2018L6S Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
- CIA Certified Internal Auditor2007CIA Certified Internal Auditor