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An analytical, strategic thinking and goal-driven Ph.D. with 6 years of experience in both private (PwC) and public (University) sectors. Proven ability to structure and organise complex issues in rapidly changing environments. Successful management of small to medium sized projects in a diverse work environment. Demonstrated competency to lead in team settings while encouraging open flow of...

An analytical, strategic thinking and goal-driven Ph.D. with 6 years of experience in both private (PwC) and public (University) sectors. Proven ability to structure and organise complex issues in rapidly changing environments. Successful management of small to medium sized projects in a diverse work environment. Demonstrated competency to lead in team settings while encouraging open flow of ideas and criticism to realise maximum potential out of each individual member. Extensive experience in (financial) process analysis and assessment to enable organisations to achieve compliance and improvement objectives in innovative and cost-effective ways. Strong business focus with belief that value-creating growth is key to future success.Executive Assistant @ From June 2015 to Present (7 months) Düsseldorf Area, GermanyRound the World Trip @ After finishing my PhD, I realized a long-held dream to gain intercultural experiences on a round the world trip. From April 2014 to March 2015 (1 year) Research Fellow @ Chairman of the standards committee and procedure for the DIN (German Industry Norm / Standards) “Management of Cloud Computing Solutions for small and medium Enterprises (SME)” ▪ Project management und coordination of 14 project members ▪ Successfully published and authored DIN SPEC 66286 ▪ Public relations (conferences, workshops and publications) Management and implementation of the BMBF-Project VAW – Virtual Accounting Worlds“, ▪ Analysed and structured requirements ▪ Development of scientific methods for problem solving ▪ Wrote DP concepts and functional specifications ▪ Evaluation of results ▪ Supervised implementation of developed quantitative and qualitative methods ▪ Successfully finished project, meeting all time and budget targets Teaching and organizing ▪ Held tutorial and lecture “Standard Business Software - SAP“ ▪ Supervised student projects, surveys, bachelor- and master-theses ▪ Raised third-party funding (BMBF-, BMWI-, EXIST- und DFG-proposals) Panelists of the Board “Studying without high school Degree“ ▪ Assessed ability of applicants to successfully study From January 2011 to February 2014 (3 years 2 months) Senior Consultant @ Data-Audit (supplier- and financial-data; > 4,000,000 data sets) ▪ Planned and executed quantitative data analysis: 26,3 % less supplier entries ▪ Identified improvement opportunities: reduction of suppliers, resulted in cost savings International Process Audit: ▪ Assessed purchase & payables processes in Sweden, Spain and Romania ▪ Identified improvement opportunities in purchase & payables processes From November 2010 to November 2011 (1 year 1 month) Hamburg Area, GermanyConsultant @ Process Audits, e.g.: ▪ Analysed and assessed the internal control system of the purchase & payables, sales, HR (salary), and reporting process (international heavy equipment manufacturer). Gave assurance over business processes, resulting in substantial reduction of analytical and substantive audit procedures by the international audit team. Project audits, e.g.: ▪ Audited critically large IT-Project (international ICT company): Assessed project budget, schedule, resources, and risk-management. Mitigated business critical issues and gave assurance to board of directors and auditors. Further tasks: ▪ Data migration audits ▪ ITGC audits ▪ Year-end audits From September 2008 to October 2010 (2 years 2 months) Hamburg Area, GermanyDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Information System Science, Magna cum Laude @ University of Hamburg From 2011 to 2014 Master's Degree, Management Information Systems, General @ The University of Göttingen From 2003 to 2008 Dr. Niels Mueller-Wickop is skilled in: Leadership, Analytical Skills, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Process Audits, Internal Audits, Governance, Business Analysis, Project Management, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Management, Business Process, Consulting