Experience

Asociacion de Empleados del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant General Auditor

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  1- Assists the General Auditor with preparation of the strategic work plan for the Internal Audit Office, and submit it to the AEELA Board of Directors. Also, in the planning, direction and supervision of the audit program, development of work plans and evaluation of achievements and goals 2- Verifies and approves audit processes to observe that actions, decisions and operations of AEELA are in compliance with laws and procedures applicable to fiscal and administrative processes. 3- Assigns audits, evaluates and approves the proposed planning and methodology to carry out the same, the working files and drafts of findings and conclusions reports. Supervises and evaluates the work of the personnel who work under their supervision 4- Supervises the processes of interview, document review, development and administration of questionnaires, drafting summary memorandum, preparation of worksheets, development and documentation of problems and recommendations of audit reports. 5- Verifies and analyzes accounts, data and processes using computerized accounting systems, and programs in financial operations. 6- Reviews and recommends the approval of the final audit reports prepared by the staff and is responsible for following up on compliance with the recommendations to correct any irregularities. 7- Meets with audit staff to analyze and clarify questions related to the assigned work and recommended corrective action plans. 8- Collaborates and provides information and advice to external auditors, and with the General Auditor to prepare and manage the annual budget and vacation plan 9- Performs special audits, projects and provides advice related to their functions, participate in committees and work teams and substitutes the General Auditor when necessary 10- Writes reports, presentations and documents of a complex nature and confidential 11- Provides a work environment that contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives Show less



Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Audit Executive

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2016

  1- Reviewed the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs), including: reporting processes, composition and distribution of human resources, the operational policy and the institution’s charter, equipment, software, records/files, internal controls, information security/safety controls, facilities, budget, assessment of training needs, and other aspects that could impact daily work. Based on the review findings, proposed a restructuring plan for the Internal Audit Office and implemented the approved restructuring plan. 2- Prepared the Three Years Strategic Plan for the Internal Audit Office, based on the risk assessment evaluation. Submitted Strategic Plan to the university’s Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and to the President of the PUCPR. 3- Prepared the Internal Audit Office Strategic Annual Work Plan, and submitted to the university’s Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and to the President of the PUCPR. 4- Responsible for planning audits of academic areas, student services’ programs, financial, operational and information systems; perform assessments of internal controls, and environmental assessments. 5- Supervise staff while audits were conducted; implementation of internal controls, to ensure the use of internal and external funds are in compliance with federal and state regulations, and other fiscal controls. 6- Write and discuss the Final Audit Report and submit to the Board of Trustees’ Audit Committee, the President of PUCPR and other senior management. 7- Develop and manage a Corrective Action Plan Program for the internal and external Audit Reports and conduct follow up to ensure corrective actions take place. 8- Develop and manage an Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, to evaluate the work of the Internal Audit Office and ensure compliance with the International Standards of the profession. 9- Prepare an Annual Work Performed Report for Board of Trustees’ Audit Committee and the President of PUCPR. Show less



Asociacion de Empleados del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audit Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Sep 2013

  1- Assisted the General Auditor with preparation of the strategic work plan for the Internal Audit Office, and submitted it to the AEELA Board of Directors 2- Identified and assessed processes within AEELA to facilitate audit planning, scope and objectives, using Auto Audit, ACL and SAP 3- Performed review of data/documents, prepared flowcharts of procedures and risk matrix that included the attributes of processes to be evaluated, and determined if internal controls exists and assessed their risk. 4- Then performed and/or revised tests to assess controls efficiency, effectiveness and continuity during audit period. Discussed the results with senior management and the Board of Directors. Advised on implementation of new internal control procedures to ensure improvement of the control environment in AEELA. Supervised the planning and fieldwork of audits regarding administrative and fiscal operations, system information, and ensured adherence and compliance with regulations, efficiency and effectiveness of work. 5- Studied and analyzed the law, regulations, policies, procedures, operational and financial reports and internal controls. 6- Followed up on Corrective Action Plans for the internal and external Audit Reports and Monitoring, and ensured corrective actions were implemented. Show less



Municipality of Trujillo Alto

• Muñoz Rivera Street, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico 00976

• Internal Audit Director

  • Aug 2001 - Jan 2010

  1- Prepared the strategic plan for the Office of Internal Audit and submitted report to the Municipality’s Mayor. 2- Planned, coordinated, managed and supervised internal audits. Reviewed the administrative and fiscal operations, and accounting system of the Municipality. Ensured adherence to the laws and regulations, office work efficiency and effectiveness. 3- Reviewed and analyzed law, regulations, policies, procedures, operational and financial reports and internal controls. 4- Prepared Final Audit Reports and discussed findings with the Municipality’s Mayor. 5- Provided training to the employees of the Municipality on adherence and compliance with the law, regulations, policies, and procedures, to prevent negative findings in audits and ensure efficiencies in work processes. 6- Provided advice to the Mayor and his staff in a diverse Municipality issues. 7- Participated in special projects and budget preparation. 8- Prepared and followed up on Corrective Action Plans resulting from the internal and external Audit Reports and Monitoring, to ensure any corrective actions were implemented. Show less



Comptroller Office, Puerto Rico

• • 1998 - 2001

  Municipalities Audit Division1- Planned, coordinated, managed and supervised audit programs on governmental entities: municipalities. Reviewed municipalities’ administrative and fiscal operations, information systems, to ensure adherence to the law and regulations, efficiencies and effectiveness. 2- Prepared Final Audit Reports and discussed findings with the audit supervisor and then with representatives of the audited entities.3- Led fraud investigations, gathered evidence, conducted interviews, prepared depositions, prepared case reports and assisted attorneys with cases that were taken to the Court system. Show less

• • 1993 - 1998

  Municipalities Audit Division1- Assisted the Senior Auditor with all aspects of the audits that were performed on Municipalities under the Government of Puerto Rico. 2- Verified Municipalities followed applicable laws and regulations on their fiscal and operational transactions.