Sofika Poci, Fcca
About Sofika Poci, Fcca
Sofika Poci is the Director of Group Internal Audit at UBS in London, England, a position she has held since 2020. She is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and has extensive experience in financial services, having worked at EY in various roles for several years.
Work at UBS
Sofika Poci has been serving as the Director of Group Internal Audit at UBS since 2020. Based in London, England, she has held this position for four years. In her role, she oversees internal audit processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. Her expertise in financial reporting and IFRS plays a crucial role in the effectiveness of the internal audit function at UBS.
Previous Experience at EY
Prior to her current position, Sofika Poci worked at EY for several years, holding various roles in the Financial Services sector. She served as a Senior Manager from 2019 to 2020, an Assurance Manager from 2015 to 2020, and an Audit Senior from 2011 to 2014. Her tenure at EY provided her with extensive experience in auditing, assurance, and financial services, contributing to her professional development.
Education and Expertise
Sofika Poci holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Universiteti i Tiranës, which she completed from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Finance from the same institution, achieved between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, she is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), reflecting her advanced knowledge and recognition in the accounting field. Her expertise includes IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Early Career at Raiffeisen Bank and EY
Sofika Poci began her career as a Finance Officer at Raiffeisen Bank Albania from 2007 to 2008. She then joined EY, where she progressed through various roles, starting as an Audit Assistant from 2008 to 2011, followed by positions as Audit Manager for eight months in 2014-2015, and as Audit Senior until 2014. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in internal audit and financial services.