Experience

South Carolina Student Loan
• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Internal Auditor

  • Jan 2020 - Present


AgFirst Farm Credit Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Auditor

  • Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

  Assisted Chief Audit Executive and Audit Manager with internal audits of the bank ■ Responsible for completing all stages of operational and financial audit and consulting engagements, including planning, design, coordination, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up activities ■ Researched relevant policies, laws and regulations to ensure Bank’s compliance and provided recommendations for improvement when necessary ■ Identified and followed up on any exceptions to standards or bank directives ■ Reviewed outsourced engagements performed by third party vendors to ensure objectives were achieved ■ Prepared and maintained clear and concise work papers of fieldwork to effectively present results of each engagement ■ Effectively planned audit according to risk, timing, and other significant factors ■ Provided assistance to external auditors and examiners when necessary ■ Performed audits in accordance to The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) Show less



Burch Oxner Seale Co., CPA's

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Assisted Firm's Partners and Tax Director with tax return preparations, audits, reviews, compilations, and other assigned projects ■ Prepared individuals, corporations, s-corporations, partnerships, and personal property tax returns ■ Performed test of transactions during audits relating to payroll, accounts payable, Medicaid, credit cards, and consumer funds for government and not-for-profit organizations ■ Utilized communications skills while discussing initial audit findings with clients ■ Performed checks throughout tax return preparations to ensure proper calculations and reporting of income or expenses while identifying potential deductions to limit tax liability ■ Utilized QuickBooks to retrieve reports to prepare financial statements and tax returns ■ Assisted bookkeeping when necessary with recording transactions, bank reconciliations, preparing 1095 C forms, and other tasks ■ Performed audits in accordance to auditing standards generally accepted in the United States Show less



South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer

• Auditor

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2015

  Assisted Audit Manager with the implementation of the Unclaimed Property Audit Program ■ Performed unclaimed property audits of South Carolina companies to ensure compliance with unclaimed property laws ■ Prepared audit work papers and managed multiple audits by planning and performing audits promptly ■ Requested and examined companies’ records such as general ledger reconciliations, accounts receivable reports, chart of accounts, and outstanding checklists for unclaimed property ■ Provided assistance with closing audit files by reviewing and providing feedback for peer’s audit files as requested by Audit Manager ■ Effectively communicated and interpreted unclaimed property laws to individuals and companies’ top executives including CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, and CPAs throughout the audit process ■ Assisted companies with annual report submissions and educated companies through webinars, workshops, and other material ■ Researched and developed professional audit material as requested by Audit Manager Show less



First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Accounting Specialist

  • Dec 2010 - Mar 2013

  Assisted accounting department with multiple tasks and projects to successfully update accounts and record transactions ■ Provided assistance with preparation and submission of regulatory reporting to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ■ Displayed analytical and problem solving skills while performing monthly general ledger reconciliations to successfully track inconsistencies and properly respond to issues causing those inconsistencies ■ Diligently completed special and team projects as assigned, illustrating interpersonal skills and a team player attitude by display of readiness to assist with various projects Show less



Hertz

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Trainee

  • May 2007 - Jan 2009

  Provided customer service and built rapports to increase sales and customer base at branch location ■ Utilized analytical and comprehensive skills while interpreting rental programs and business processes to management and colleagues ■ Focused on meeting clients’ requirements and deadlines to ensure and total satisfaction by delivering solutions and minimizing complaints through excellent customer service, innovative thinking, and problem solving skills ■ Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills by developing and maintaining relationships with representatives from corporate accounts, dealerships, and body shops Show less