John Mark Kingshott

Taught English to children aged 5 to 13 at evening classes in Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, Vietnam. Transitioned to full-time teaching in December 2024.

Served as interim DPO for two councils, managing information security staff and overseeing SARs, DPIAs, information requests, and incident risk assessments.

Managed the Information Governance team, reviewed policies, led the Registers project, and presented strategic IG action plans to the Finance Audit and Risk Committee.

Managed the Information Security department and served as Group DPO, overseeing ISO 27001 compliance, DPIA assessments, and incident response planning.

Delivered projects to create a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and a database of Council policies, and wrote new policy documents for DPIA, ROPA, and UK GDPR.

Managed supplier communication for contract amendments to controller status, reviewed SOWs for MSA compliance, and hosted weekly stakeholder stand-ups.

Reviewed Information Risk Control templates and supported the Data Literacy project, including setting up project plans and writing communications.

Performed audit planning, risk assessment, data analysis, and testing for multinational manufacturers, and wrote management reports on control weaknesses.

Prepared monthly management accounts including profit and loss, cash flow, and forecast balance sheet, and updated fixed assets register.

Conducted gap analysis of processes and data flows using OneTrust, documented controls and risks, and wrote findings report for the Executive.

Reviewed employment contracts for Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia staff against a template, recorded discrepancies in audit software, and prepared daily pivot reports.

Performed gap analysis, set up project plans and registers, amended policies for GDPR compliance, and delivered training sessions.

Compiled a guide to GDPR requirements, completed data discovery and risk assessment, and updated project plan logs.

Reconciled securitised bank accounts, provided management information, and prepared VAT information and payment schedules.

Provided professional interim support including reconciliation, management information, and VAT preparation.

Managed a part-time merger project between St Helens College and Knowsley Community College using MS Project Professional.

Project managed and implemented IFRS, including training staff and councillors, and completed balance sheet restatements.

Managed IFRS implementation, completed balance sheet restatements, and delivered training presentations.

Reviewed a managed service arrangement for IFRS issues and wrote a report summarising key issues.

Implemented IFRS, reviewed contracts and leases, calculated accruals, and provided training.

Performed IFRS consulting including PFI modelling, contracts review, and accrual calculations.

Performed risk analysis and internal audit for accounting, tax, regulatory reporting, and treasury processes.

Planned and completed internal audit assignments for credit and compliance processes, and assessed regulatory readiness.

Assessed design effectiveness of key controls for Sarbanes Oxley compliance in investment banking operations.

Visited clubs to ascertain banking and membership processes, wrote best practice reports, and trained staff.

Documented and mapped key business processes for Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and project managed a procurement exercise.

Designed and improved Excel models for month end management accounts reporting.

Designed and improved Excel models for month end management accounts reporting.

Designed and improved Excel models for month end management accounts reporting.

Managed a team of five to document systems and suggest improvements for B.R Pensions, and performed internal audit testing.

Prepared monthly financial accounts and statutory returns to the Building Societies Commission.

Prepared monthly financial accounts and statutory returns to the Building Societies Commission.

Prepared monthly management accounts, variance reports, and strategic planning reports.

Prepared monthly management accounts for subsidiaries, assisted with budgeting system, and managed accounts payable and bank staff.

Worked in Financial Services consulting, assisted with due diligence, and performed audit tests.

Completed the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) course.

Grade: Distinction

Completed MS Excel Intermediate and Advanced courses, achieving a Distinction.

Completed a Level 4 Risk Management diploma.

Grade: 100%

Completed a Cyber Security certificate with a score of 100%.

Completed an Internal Auditor refresher course.

Completed Prince2 Project Management Foundation and Practitioner certifications.

Completed a Level 7 (Masters level) 350 hour TESOL Diploma.

Grade: 8 A's

Completed CIMA Accounting exams with 8 A's.

Grade: 2:1

Completed a B.A. (Hons) Economics with a 2:1 classification.

Completed 4 A-Levels in English, French, Economics, and General Studies.