Fiorentina Saiti
Luxembourg
Summary
Audit Manager with 9 years’ experience in financial services, specializing in alternative investments across Luxembourg and Switzerland. Skilled in fund valuations, NAV calculations, financial reporting, and internal controls (ISAE 3402 Type II), with deep exposure to Private Equity, Real Estate, and Funds of Funds. Experienced in leading audits and oversight under IFRS, Lux GAAP, and Swiss GAAP, ensuring quality, governance, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Manager Level 3
Deloitte
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Supervised financial audits for statutory and regulatory reports ensuring the Lux GAAP/IFRS accounting standards and regulatory requirements were followed.
- Reviewed and challenged NAV calculations, capital activity, fee calculations and valuation methodologies in line with LUX GAAP and industry valuation guidelines.
- Coordinated and reviewed the work performed by fund administrators, valuation specialists, subject-matter experts and other service providers.
- Reviewed governance frameworks, risk management processes and control design effectiveness.
- Conducted cross-border audits for International clients and monitored the coordination with local teams to assess regulatory compliance and internal effectiveness.
- Planned and budgeted audit engagements, defining scope and resources, and performed billing calculations to ensure accurate financial management.
- Supervised the work of less experienced team members, providing feedback and support to enhance their professional growth.
Assistant Manager
PwC
Zürich, Switzerland
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Conducted audits of stand-alone and consolidated insurance and reinsurance accounts, following national and international standards like IFRS, Swiss Code of Obligation, and PGR.
- Conducted ICS - Internal Control System procedures for insurance engagements, defining key controls and performing tests of D&I (Design and Implementation) and OE (Operational Effectiveness) to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Performed audits in the regulatory area of insurers (FINMA reports: restricted assets).
- Drafted long-form reports and audit reports, presented to the General Meetings and reported to the Board of Directors.
- Conducted planning, coordination, performance, monitoring and control of these audits.
- Managed cross-functional collaboration with actuarial, tax, valuation, and IT specialists across the USA, Bermuda, and Toronto by evaluating their work to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Senior 1 to Assistant Manager
KPMG
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted in-depth ISAE 3402 Type II control report audits for Management Companies, assessing risks and controls and communicating issues and findings to the management.
Assistant to Senior 1
BDO Kosova L.L.C.
Kosovo, Kosovo
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Inspected reporting package details and figures within the financial statements and reported it to the management.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships within the audit team.
Education
CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
Internal Audit Foundation
10.2025 -
Expert-Comptables -
University of Luxembourg
Luxembourg, Luxembourg 10.2024 -
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
10.2019 -
Bachelor of Science - Banks, Finance and Accounting
University of Pristina "Hasan Prishtina"
10.2012 - 09.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Alteryx
- IDEA
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Albanian
Native
French
Beginner
Timeline
CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
Internal Audit Foundation
10.2025 -
Expert-Comptables -
University of Luxembourg
10.2024 -
Manager Level 3
Deloitte
03.2024 - 01.2026
Assistant Manager
PwC
09.2022 - 02.2024
Senior 1 to Assistant Manager
KPMG
11.2019 - 08.2022
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
10.2019 -
Assistant to Senior 1
BDO Kosova L.L.C.
12.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Banks, Finance and Accounting
University of Pristina "Hasan Prishtina"
10.2012 - 09.2015