Mali Kasina

• Conduct and prepare audits of worldwide licensees to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Cultivate relationships with potential clients through effective communication and presentations securing new business opportunities.

• Led global audit team managing 150 annual licensee audits.
• Increased audits by 235% (45 in 2007 to 150 in 2020), expanding scope and recovering $45M in net revenue.

• Established and managed a program to audit $500 million in advertising agency spend, ensuring proper allocation & ROI.
• Thrived in remote environment with exceptional time management, ensuring program success through flexible hours.

• Led the execution of approximately 80 global licensee audits, managing all stages from risk assessment to final report delivery.
• Resolved audit findings through effective communication with licensee C-suite executives, ensuring timely resolution and improved compliance.
• Leveraged audit findings to develop improved contract terms, strengthening relationships and minimizing future audit risks. (Focuses on using the findings proactively, emphasizes risk reduction and relationship building)

• Performed comprehensive audits of multinational licensee contracts, ensuring compliance and identifying potential discrepancies.
• Negotiated favorable settlements for outstanding royalties while maintaining strong relationships with key licensee stakeholders

Collaborated on high-impact royalty compliance and licensing audits for Fortune 500 industry leaders like Disney, DreamWorks, and Time Warner. Ensured meticulous planning, thorough fieldwork, and clear, concise reporting for effective communication to senior management.

• Directed claims negotiations within allowable limits and supported successful litigations for advanced issues.
• Audited closed claims for compliance & identified improvements.