Description:

This interactive Internal Auditor’s Exchange event brings together KPMG professionals and industry experts to explore essential themes that strengthen Internal Audit effectiveness, improve corporate governance, and address emerging risks.

Key themes include

• Risk Management and Governance – integrating risk intelligence into audit planning to enhance assurance.
• Driving Quality – achieving excellence through external quality assessments.

Secure your spot today and join peers and industry leaders at this Internal Auditor’s Exchange event.

Target Audience:

Internal Auditors, Audit Committee Members, Risk Management Professionals, Compliance Officers, and Senior Executives (including CFOs, COOs, and CROs) joining the event, to strengthen internal audit functions and enhance risk oversight within their organisations.

Learning Outcomes:

Attendees will gain practical insights and actionable strategies to elevate the impact and value of internal audit, while effectively identifying, assessing, and managing emerging risks in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

Date: 14 November 2025
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Time: 08:30 – 13:00 followed by Networking Drinks

Venue: KPMG offices, Pietà

Fee: €35
Group discount: 15% discount for groups of three or more. To register multiple participants, please use this form.*

*KPMG Learning Academy is exempt from VAT in terms of item 12 (1) of Part Two of the Fifth Schedule to the VAT Act.

CPE Hours: This session qualifies for 3 hours of Structured CPE which can be classified as Core Competency. A certificate of attendance will be provided at the end of the session.

Speakers:

Alex Azzopardi, Partner, Risk Consulting Advisory Services, KPMG in Malta

Alex joined the firm in 2005 within the firm’s Audit function where he specialised in the external audits of financial services entities. After 8 years, Alex moved to the Advisory function, where he assisted in the setting up of the Internal Audit Services line. Today, he leads engagements mainly focused on the provision of services in enterprise risk, corporate governance, regulatory compliance (including licensing), AML/CFT and internal audit services across the regulated financial services sectors and other non-regulated businesses. Alex is the Chairman of the Malta Forum for Internal Auditors, Fellow of the MIA and a member of ISACA.

Giselle Borg, Partner, Risk Consulting Advisory Services, KPMG in Malta

Giselle joined KPMG as an accountant in 2003 and spent the first 13 years of her career working within KPMG Malta’s audit department where she led audit and assurance engagements for various market players, with a focus on the insurance industry. Today, Giselle advises firms on financial services regulatory, risk and actuarial matters in the areas of corporate governance, regulatory reporting, risk management, internal audit (including AML) and actuarial services (including Solvency II and IFRS 17). Giselle also assists clients with their regulatory license application for setting up a regulated company in Malta.

Juzer Rangwala, Senior Manager, Risk Consulting Advisory Services, KPMG in Malta

Juzer Rangwala is a Senior Manager, Risk Consulting Advisory Services at KPMG in Malta, specialising in risk-based internal audits, enterprise risk management (ERM), and external quality assurance. With over 12 years of experience, he has led internal audit and advisory engagements, providing expertise in governance, risk management, and internal controls. Juzer is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Certified Internal Auditor from the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Ricknelson Kigodi, Manager, Risk Consulting Advisory Services, KPMG in Malta

Ricknelson is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and an active member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). For over six years, he has delivered internal audit, governance, and compliance engagements to clients across various sectors and regions. Ricknelson possesses an extensive understanding of the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) and its components including his experience conducting external quality assurance reviews (QARs) of internal audit functions, assessing their adherence to IPPF requirements and best practices. Currently, Ricknelson is a Manager within the Risk Consulting Advisory Services team at KPMG Malta and has prior experience from KPMG East Africa where he delivered technical trainings focused on internal controls, internal audits, and risk management topics. Currently, Ricknelson is a Manager within the Risk Consulting Advisory Services team at KPMG Malta and has prior experience from KPMG East Africa where he delivered technical trainings focused on internal controls, internal audits, and risk management topics.

Amanda Zammit, Technical Manager, The Malta Institute of Accountants

An accountant by profession, Amanda began her career with a Big Four firm before moving to the public sector. She has experience in external auditing, internal auditing, and risk management. Amanda is currently the Technical Manager at the Malta Institute of Accountants.

Giancarlo Millo, Group Chief Internal Auditor, Mizzi Organisation and Chairperson, IIA Malta

Giancarlo is the Group Chief Internal Auditor at Mizzi Organisation, one of the largest Maltese organisations spanning a broad portfolio of business interests and industry sectors including automotive, manufacturing, retail, tourism and leisure, real estate, and mechanical and engineering contracting. He has also been appointed as the Group’s Whistleblowing Reporting Officer and as Chairperson of the Group’s ESG Steering Committee. Giancarlo previously held the post of Deputy Group Head Internal Audit at FIMBank plc, which was preceded by management accounting and financial auditing positions with KPMG and Portman International respectively, thus achieving over 30 years’ experience across various industries. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), also holding the CISA and CRISC certifications as well as a MBA (Fin) and Dip IoD  qualifications. In terms of volunteering, Giancarlo presently serves as Chairperson of the Institute of Internal Auditors – Malta Chapter (IIA Malta) and is a Past President of the ISACA Malta Chapter.

Melvin Bonnici, Head of Group Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance, International Hotel Investments p.l.c. (IHI Group)

Melvin Bonnici is the Head of Group Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance at International Hotel Investments p.l.c., the owner, developer, and operator of Corinthia Hotels. In this role, he leads the integration of internal audit, risk management, and compliance functions under a unified framework designed to strengthen governance and promote continuous improvement across the Group’s international operations. Since joining the Corinthia Group in 2006, Melvin has held several senior positions, including General Manager of Palm City, Tripoli, Finance Director at Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg, and Group Data Protection Officer. He was appointed Director of Internal Audit in 2020 and promoted to his current role in 2023. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and the Malta Institute of Accountants (FIA), Melvin also holds an Executive MBA from the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées in Paris. His professional focus lies in advancing audit quality, fostering risk-aware cultures, and aligning assurance functions with organisational strategy.

Mario Debono, Head of Quality, Reporting, & Continuous Monitoring, Bank of Valletta

Mario Debono, Head of Quality, Reporting, & Continuous Monitoring within Bank of Valletta’s Group Internal Audit, is a financial services professional with over 25 years of experience, including 16 years dedicated to internal audit. As a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor, Mario brings expertise in the application of IIA standards and in leading quality assurance and improvement programmes. 

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