Umit Kurnaz
Principal Auditor
Ankara
Summary
Experienced Principal Auditor adept at conducting thorough financial and compliance audits for government entities, ensuring regulatory compliance and fiscal responsibility. Skilled in drafting judicial reports, auditing PPP projects, and developing data analysis tools. Demonstrated leadership in managing multinational audit teams and delivering comprehensive reports. Strong educational background with an MSc in Accounting and Financial Management and extensive training in law and finance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Principal Auditor
Turkish Court Of Accounts (TCA)
2 2009 - Current
- Conducted Financial and Compliance Audits: Demonstrated expertise in conducting comprehensive financial and compliance audits for major ministries, universities, and local governments, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and fiscal responsibility
- Judicial Reports on Public Losses: Drafted judicial reports concerning the public losses detected in the course of audits and submitted them to the Chambers of the TCA for final decision
- Audited Public-Private Partnership Projects: Successfully executed audits of public-private partnership (PPP) projects for the Ministry of Health, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accountability in project execution and financial management
- Developed Data Analysis Tool: Took an active part in the development phase of VERA, a data analysis tool crafted by the TCA, by creating customized audit scenarios specifically tailored for its functionalities, and proficiently utilizing it.
Member of Audit Committee
Asian Organisation Of Supreme Audit Institutions
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Served as the focal person of a multinational audit team comprised of Turkish and Kazakh auditors, conducting remote external audits on the financial statements of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the financial years 2018 to 2020
- Demonstrated leadership and coordination skills in guiding the audit team through the audit process, ensuring alignment with audit objectives and timelines
- Delivered comprehensive audit reports providing assurance on the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting in accordance with international standards
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing remote audit processes, leveraging digital tools and communication channels to ensure effective collaboration and information exchange.
Member of Audit Committee
INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI)
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Played a pivotal role as a key member of an audit team conducting Transparency, Accountability, and Inclusiveness (TAI) audits of Social Aid programs aimed at supporting households during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Specifically focused on aid programs administered by the Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Services of the Republic of Turkey, conducting thorough assessments to uphold transparency and accountability standards
- Contributed valuable insights and recommendations to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness, aiding in the equitable distribution of relief to those in need during challenging times.
Rapporteur Judge
Constitutional Court Of The Republic Of Turkey
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Conducted Admissibility Review Procedures: Executed thorough admissibility reviews of individual applications, ensuring compliance with established criteria and procedural requirements
- Prepared Draft Decisions: Authored comprehensive draft decisions based on the outcomes of admissibility reviews, presenting findings and recommendations for consideration by the Commissions subsequently submitted these drafts for evaluation and judgement.
Expert
Istanbul Mineral And Metals Exporters' Association
08.2003 - 01.2009
- Conducted Inward and Outward Processing Regime Procedures: Demonstrated proficiency in overseeing the inward and outward processing regime procedures for member firms
Education
Master of Science - Accounting And Financial Management
04.2014 - 04.2015
Thesis: The Role of Performance Auditing in the Context of New Public Management Reforms: The Turkish Experience
- Degree Awarded with Distinction
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
05.1997 - 05.2002
Certification
Certificate of Completion, Post-Disaster Needs Assesment (PDNA) Online Training, World Bank Group, https://www.worldbank.org/en/home
Organisational Skills
- Member, Organization Committee: Played a pivotal role in the successful execution of the Congress held in Istanbul from 22 to 25 May 2017, organized by the TCA under the theme 'Implementation of ISSAIs; Challenges and Solutions for Further Improvement'.
- Contributed significantly to the preparation works of the congress, collaborating on logistical planning, content development, and coordination efforts to ensure a seamless and impactful event.
- Acted as rapporteur for two workshop sessions, summarizing discussions and documenting key points to contribute to the dissemination of insights and outcomes.
- Facilitated participant engagement by accompanying select attendees throughout the duration of the Congress.
- Member, Organization Committee - First Conference of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts/Councils and Equivalent Institutions of the OIC Member States
- Participated in the Conference held in Istanbul on 14-15 December 2018, which focused on 'The Role of Higher Judiciary in Protecting the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights'.
- Engaged in meetings and discussions during the conference to contribute insights and perspectives on the theme.
- Provided support by accompanying select participants throughout the duration of the conference.
Honours And Awards
- Jean Monnet Scholar - Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/22/1979
- Nationality: Turkish
Timeline
Certificate of Completion, Post-Disaster Needs Assesment (PDNA) Online Training, World Bank Group, https://www.worldbank.org/en/home
02-2023
Certıficate of Attendance, E-Course on Transparency, Accountability and Inclusiveness of the Use of Emergency Funding For COVID-19, INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI)
06-2021
Member of Audit Committee - INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI)
05.2021 - 10.2021
Member of Audit Committee - Asian Organisation Of Supreme Audit Institutions
04.2021 - 09.2021
Certificate of Attendance, VIII. International Integrity Seminar E-Course and Workshop, Supreme Audit Institution of Hungary, https://www.asz.hu/en/
03-2021
Certificate of Completion, Online Course on Public Financial Management, IMF Institute, https://www.imf.org/external/np/ins/english/training.htm
05-2020
Rapporteur Judge - Constitutional Court Of The Republic Of Turkey
09.2017 - 10.2019
Certificate of Attendance, Performance Audit Course, ECOSAI (Economic Co-operation Organization Supreme Audit Institutions), Lahore, Pakistan, https://www.ecosai.org.pk/
12-2016
University of Essex - Master of Science, Accounting And Financial Management
04.2014 - 04.2015
Expert - Istanbul Mineral And Metals Exporters' Association
08.2003 - 01.2009
University of Ankara - Bachelor of Science, Public Administration
05.1997 - 05.2002
Principal Auditor - Turkish Court Of Accounts (TCA)
2 2009 - Current