Thanzil Khan BA CMIIA FIoP

Risk and Technology Assurance Partner

Qualifications

  • BA Hons Accounting & Finance
  • Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (CMIIA)
  • Fellow of the Institute of Leadership (FIoP)
  • Prince2

Experience

  • Thanzil has over 20 years of experience in internal audit, risk management and governance advisory.
  • Supported a wide range of clients across corporate/commercial, public sector, and not-for-profit organisations, including the Ministry of Defence, ETEL, Cosworth and several listed firms.
  • Previously held senior leadership roles at Azets and other national firms:  leading internal audit and risk practices in London, Birmingham and Wales and in the US and EMEA.
  • Turns complex risks into clear, actionable strategies
  • Builds internal audit functions that are trusted, effective and aligned to business goals.
  • Deep insight into technology risk, data analytics and the growing role of AI in audit and assurance.
  • Strengthens digital governance frameworks, assesses cyber and emerging technology risks, and uses data intelligently to drive audit impact and business value.
  • Works closely with boards, audit committees and senior leadership teams to deliver independent insight, practical solutions and assurance that drives improvement.
  • Commercially astute, easy to work with and passionate about raising the profile and value of internal audit.

Achievements

  • Assisted a smaller listed bank subject to a Section 166 (s166) Skilled Person review to address regulatory concerns around governance, risk management and internal controls satisfing the regulator, lifting restrictions on growth and restoring credibility with key stakeholders.
  • Helped the ESFA to develop and embed a proportionate risk management framework across multi-academy trusts so that funding decisions could be made more confidently, with improved accountability.
  • Supported a fast-growing tech company to assess its AI and data governance risks so that it could strengthen its compliance posture ahead of a planned investment round.
  • Enabled the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to manage a complex office relocation project by providing project management support and leading an options appraisal so that the organisation could make informed, timely decisions with minimal disruption to staff and operations.
  • Enabled an e-payment services firm to establish its third line of defence by designing and implementing an independent internal audit function so that it could meet regulatory expectations, enhance governance and provide assurance to the Board and investors
  • Appointed by the New Homes Quality Board to establish a fully outsourced internal audit function by designing the service from the ground up and acting as the lead advisor so that the organisation could deliver on its governance commitments and maintain stakeholder confidence during a period of rapid development.
  • Enabled an overseas charity to uncover a £1.5 million fraud by leading a proactive review of its international operations so that the board could take immediate corrective action, reassure donors, and implement stronger controls to safeguard future funding.

Personal

Thanzil has a passion for motorsport and has competed at several circuits. He also has a keen interest in interior design and architecture. He enjoys exploring creative spaces and design trends.

He loves spending time with his family: on countryside walks or days out discovering new places.

Languages

Thanzil speaks Bengali

 

Job titles are not indicative of the ability to bind or control the company. “Director” and “Partner” do not refer to statutory directors or principals of the firm. Stuart Thomson is the sole director but has delegated authority to the management board, which comprises Stuart Thomson and Edmund Cartwright. Stuart Thomson has 51% of the votes on the management board.