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Goran Damevski

@gorandamevski

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Experienced internal audit and controlling leader driving data-informed decisions.

North Macedonia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in audit/controlling where I can apply data analytics, improve controls, set KPIs, and support strategic decision-making in a collaborative, governance-focused environment.

I am a results-driven Head of Internal Audit & Controlling with deep experience in internal audit, financial controlling, data analytics and management reporting. I have led internal audit functions, created audit plans and charters, consolidated data across entities, and delivered actionable dashboards and controls that improved revenues, reduced costs, and strengthened data reliability.

My work blends advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL and ETL techniques with risk assessment and process improvement to support executives and boards in governance and decision-making. I focus on delivering accurate, timely insights—setting KPIs/OKRs, detecting fraud risks, optimizing operations and enabling strategic execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of Internal Audit

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Kam DOO

May 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Planned, organized and directed the internal audit and controlling unit, improving revenue 14% through KPI/OKR implementation and reducing shortages/damage costs by 20%.

Internal Audit Controlling Data Analytics Power BI SQL Financial Reporting ETL Advanced Excel

Chief Audit Executive

Skopski Pazar AD

Jan 2011 - Apr 2019 (8 years 3 months)

Established and maintained audit function, prepared annual audit plans and reports, conducted risk assessments and controls testing, and increased staff productivity by 10%.

Internal Audit Risk Assessment Audit Plans Reporting Stakeholder Management Process Improvement

Management Data Analyst

Skopski Pazar AD

Jan 2004 - Dec 2010 (6 years 11 months)

Consulted executives and produced reports and dashboards, designed KPIs and structured large datasets to improve productivity and reduce heating costs by 20%.

Data Analysis KPI Design Reporting Data Visualization Excel Power BI

Key Account Manager

Unilever PLC Official Distributor

Jan 1997 - Jan 2004 (7 years)

Managed key accounts and distribution for Unilever products, improving truck load efficiency to 95% and brand coverage to 85% over a 7-year period.

Key Account Management Sales Distribution Negotiation Reporting Team Supervision Stakeholder Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chartered Management Institute

Level 7 Executive Diploma, Management

2004 - 2006

Level 7 Executive Diploma in Management with emphasis on sales, negotiation, and leadership skills for senior management roles.

Liverpool Hope University

Postgraduate Diploma, Strategic Management

1997 - 2004

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management completed at Liverpool Hope University; coursework focused on strategic management principles and organizational decision-making.