Inaugural IIA NZ Auckland Networking Meet & Greet Forum

Date: Wednesday 2 October 2024

Time: 5.00 - 7.00 pm

Location: Beca Auditorium, 21 Pitt Street, Auckland 1010

Host sponsor and speaker: Udayanthi Senanayake, Group Assurance Manager, Beca

Event Summary:

We are excited to invite all IIA NZ Auckland members to our inaugural Networking Meet & Greet Forum on Wednesday, 2 October 2024. Hosted by the IIA NZ Membership Chair, Udayanthi Senanayake, and our wonderful IIA NZ Auckland Ambassadors, this event marks the completion of our new nationwide networking series. With similar forums already thriving in Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton, Auckland now completes the suite.

This face-to-face event offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow IIA NZ members, expand your professional network, and share insights within our internal audit community. At the event, Udayanthi and Mark Stinson, Director of Corporate & Commercial Services at Beca, will warmly welcome everyone. Udayanthi will then share her inspiring journey to leadership in the profession, along with her top five tips for navigating the field successfully. Additionally, we will introduce our IIA NZ Auckland Ambassadors, who will share their own journeys with us.

Host Sponsor: Udayanthi Senanayake, IIA NZ Board Member and Membership Committee Chair

Udayanthi has over 16 years of experience in external and internal auditing across diverse global landscapes, including Asia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and New Zealand. As a Certified Business Accountant, she specialises in Internal Audit, business process improvement, SOX compliance, and data governance, with a strong background in leadership and stakeholder engagement. Udayanthi has played a pivotal role in enhancing the maturity of Internal Audit functions within various organizations in New Zealand. Currently, she serves as the Group Assurance Manager at Beca, where she is working on establishing a Group Internal Audit Team, demonstrating her commitment to advancing Internal Audit practices. She is dedicated to promoting the Internal Auditing profession in New Zealand, fostering training and education, advocating for professional standards and ethics, and encouraging communication and collaboration within the Internal Audit community. Udayanthi lives in Auckland and, when not focused on auditing, she enjoys baking with her two little ones and coaching chess. These activities bring balance to her life and reflect her commitment to mentorship and creativity.

Join us for this complimentary event, enjoy a drink and nibbles, and take advantage of the chance to learn from each other in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Please note, this event is exclusive to IIA NZ members.

CAR PARKING OPTION

Beca can offer 12 car parks starting from 5pm, available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need a car park, please register early by emailing: events@iianz.org.nz to request a carpark. Please note that each car park requires a separate PIN for access, so we'll need the requestor's full name, phone number and licence plate number.