MADALINA KOLANOVSCHI
Forensic Manager
Bucharest
Summary
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Risk & Compliance Professional with strong experience in internal audit, forensic consulting, and GRC. Skilled in risk assessment, SOX compliance, and data-driven control optimization. Currently pursuing CompTIA Security+ certification to expand expertise in cybersecurity and IT risk management. Open to freelance and project-based collaboration in GRC, Risk, Audit, and Cybersecurity domains.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Manager
KPMG Romania
08.2023 - Current
- Led complex Anti-Money Laundering (AML) projects in the banking sector, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
- Managed a major engagement through which a leading company successfully recovered significant funds from a Romanian state institution.
- Designed and implemented investigation strategies in assignments related to financial fraud, workplace misconduct, and ethical breaches.
- Conducted and coordinated multiple fraud investigations for companies across various industries, providing clients with actionable findings, and recommendations.
- Oversaw projects in the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
- Developed client proposals and presentations, successfully generating new business opportunities for the firm.
- Prepared and monitored budgets for forensic engagements, optimising resources under tight constraints.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (audit, legal, IT forensic) to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.
- Supported knowledge sharing and mentoring within the forensic team, contributing to methodology development and staff training.
Senior Compliance Auditor
HP Inc
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Ensured compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and audit requirements through regular monitoring and reviews.
- Conducted fraud detection activities, performed compliance checks, and investigated suspicious cases.
- Recommended and implemented corrective and consequence management actions to reduce risk exposure.
- Analyzed operational data, generated insights, and delivered reports to senior management for decision-making.
- Contributed to continuous process improvement by identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and collaborating with process engineering teams.
- Supported business performance by driving KPI achievement (turnaround time, rebill value, case resolution rate).
Senior Internal Auditor
Unicredit Bank
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Led risk-based internal audits covering operational, financial, and IT domains.
- Evaluated design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying gaps and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Contributed to the definition of risk management models and remediation plans within complex organizational environments.
- Prepared executive reports and presented findings to senior management and Audit Committee.
Senior Auditor in Financial Services
KPMG Romania
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Conducted internal control reviews, SOX testing, and financial audits in accordance with IFRS, GAAP, and internal risk frameworks.
- Collaborated closely with the IT audit team to assess IT and operational risks across multiple industries, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 and COBIT.
- Supported clients in developing and optimizing governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks.
- Delivered actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls, mitigate fraud risks, and enhance process efficiency.
Education
Cybersecurity
CompTIA
12-2025
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - undefined
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
01.2022
ACCA student - undefined
Association Of Chartered Certified Accountant
Master's degree - Auditing
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
01.2020
Bachelor's degree - Accounting And Management Information Systems
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
01.2018
Skills
Risk & Compliance: Risk assessment & Mitigation, Internal audit & Control testing, SOX compliance, GRC Frameworks, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Strategy
Forensic & Fraud: Forensic Consulting, Fraud Risk Management
Cybersecurity & IT Risk: IT General Controls (ITCS), ISO 27001 / COBIT / NIST, Cyber Risk Management, CompTIA Security (in progress)
Project management: planning, budgeting, resource allocation
Analytics & Tools: Data analytics, Reporting
Timeline
Forensic Manager
KPMG Romania
08.2023 - Current
Senior Compliance Auditor
HP Inc
01.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Internal Auditor
Unicredit Bank
04.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Auditor in Financial Services
KPMG Romania
09.2016 - 03.2021
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - undefined
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
ACCA student - undefined
Association Of Chartered Certified Accountant
Master's degree - Auditing
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Bachelor's degree - Accounting And Management Information Systems
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Cybersecurity
CompTIA