Internal Auditor

• Jun 2023 - Present

Senior Internal Auditor

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

Responsible for evaluating and providing reasonable assurance that risk management, internal control and governance systems are functioning as intended and within the risk profile established by the Board and Audit Committee. Plan and execute the internal audit plan of financial internal control, operational, compliance, SOX 404, and investigative audits to ensure the reliability and integrity of information, compliance with policies and regulations, the safeguarding of assets, the economical and efficient use of resources and established strategic objectives of the Bank. Leads and assists in the development of audits to include audit objectives, scopes, programs, questionnaires, procedures, work papers, reports, and timetables. Make oral and written presentations to management during and the conclusion of the audit. Discuss deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective action. Show less

Senior Internal Auditor

• Oct 2016 - Aug 2021

Determine or assist in determining the direction and trust of the proposed audit effort for specified areas of the Corporation. Plan or assist in planning the theory and scope of the audit. Prepare or assist in preparing audit programs. Identify key risks, business control objectives and control points of systems and processes and perform an internal control analysis. Conduct audits in a professional manner and in accordance with the approved audit program. Obtain, analyze and appraise evidential data through the application of knowledge obtained through audit fieldwork. Interpret data obtained through the audit and makes recommendations in an informed, objective manner concerning the adequacy and effectiveness of the control system. Supervise and instruct assigned audit associates. Assist in determining the audit procedures to be used and reviews associate auditor’s work for sufficiency of scope and for accuracy. Make oral and written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit. Discuss deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective action. Prepare formal written reports of audit findings, as requested, expressing the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems analyzed. Appraise the adequacy and effectiveness of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions. Maintain audit programs and audit record keeping systems. Conduct reviews of systems and procedures under development, as requested. Perform special audits as assigned and assists other auditor as needed. Supervise less experienced auditors and assists in the job training of the audit staff. Perform and manage the quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley testing. Show less

Operational Risk and Control Analyst

• Mar 2012 - Oct 2016

Conduct risk based audits in order to ensure the effectiveness of operational controls for mortgage and consumer banking lines of business through testing. Conduct interviews with team leads, managers, and senior management to learn daily operations for the lines of business. Efficiently handle all aspects of scoping, planning, testing, and reporting issues while either leading a team of three analysts or while working independently. Work in conjunction with Operational Risk Managers to document missing operational controls and enter newly documented controls into the bank's Integrated Risk Management system. Establish open communication with the lines of business in order to maintain positive relationships. Develop and deliver engagement training for new teammates. Perform post product risk assessment testing, create department procedures, and perform other special projects as needed. Show less

Risk Analyst

• Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

Conduct interviews of selected personnel for the purpose of documenting and evaluating business processes for the Business Risk Office within the Global Finance Department. Prepare well-written internal controls that are utilized by Internal Audit for testing. Compile documented internal controls within Excel for upload into the company’s internal control framework named GRC. Communicate with members of upper management to compile departmental risks for quarterly reporting to senior management. Perform special projects as needed. Show less

Internal Controls Coordinator

• Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

Conduct interviews of selected personnel for the purpose of documenting and evaluating business processes to determine the adequacy of internal controls. Interpret regulations and policies and identify potential deficiencies in policies. Prepare well-written narratives of corporate processes to be audited. Formulate recommendations to improve processes. Communicate findings and recommendations to Chief Financial Officer and other members of upper management. Enter revised processes into online corporate internal control framework named COVAL. Show less

Bank Operations Risk Analyst

• Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

Perform weekly flood and collections flood analysis testing to remain Sarbanes-Oxley compliant. Review consumer and small business loan files to ensure that all necessary information in included in file as required by law. Through a series of tests, verify that structures owned by consumer and small business that reside in a flood zone have adequate flood insurance as required by law. Compile weekly findings for presentation to upper management. Perform special projects and other SOX testing as needed. Show less

Senior Internal Auditor

• May 2005 - May 2008

Efficiently lead and perform quarterly revenue accrual analysis. Prepare well-written narratives of processes to be audited. Perform Sarbanes-Oxley audits for various corporate functions and for wholly owned subsidiary. Design and implement audit program used to determine the effectiveness and sufficiency of internal controls and compliance with regulations. Work closely with members of upper management during the course of SOX audit. Develop findings and make recommendations for inclusion in the audit report. Verbally communicate audit findings with Vice Presidents by presenting audit test results. Perform special investigations/projects as needed. Show less

Reconciliation/Billing Manager

• May 2004 - May 2005

Efficiently manage a department of eleven employees. Effectively prepare various weekly and monthly reports for internal and external users. Prepare biweekly payments to transportation providers. Analyze and research trip data to verify its validity. Assist new transportation providers in setting up their billing systems to coincide with company policy. Efficiently manage a department of eleven employees. Effectively prepare various weekly and monthly reports for internal and external users. Prepare biweekly payments to transportation providers. Analyze and research trip data to verify its validity. Assist new transportation providers in setting up their billing systems to coincide with company policy.

Internal Auditor

• Jun 2003 - Dec 2003

Effectively conduct risk assessment audits for schools within the system and for departments located in the administrative headquarters. Survey areas and departments to determine the nature of operations, systems, and regulatory activities. Prepare well-written narratives and flowcharts of processes and procedures that are observed. Identify and determine critical areas to be examined. Obtain, review and thoroughly analyze data in order to formulate objective opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of operations. Efficiently prepare work papers based off of audit findings. Share audit findings and recommendations with all levels of management. Assist in developing revised accounting and operational policies and procedures. Show less

Field Auditor

• Jun 2001 - Jun 2003

Travel to various regions to complete on-site audits for periodical publishers in a timely manner. Examine documentation and determine the validity of the data. Independently schedule audit engagements and prepare work papers through various testing procedures. Issue audit reports and communicate audit findings and recommendations to Circulation Directors and Vice Presidents. Travel to various regions to complete on-site audits for periodical publishers in a timely manner. Examine documentation and determine the validity of the data. Independently schedule audit engagements and prepare work papers through various testing procedures. Issue audit reports and communicate audit findings and recommendations to Circulation Directors and Vice Presidents.

Profit and Loss Analyst

• Oct 2000 - Jan 2001

Work closely with district directors and regional vice presidents to resolve profit and loss statement discrepancies. Process daily journal entries and participate in month end close. Complete monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Perform monthly variance analysis of expenses, revenue and gross profit for branches in Florida. Work closely with district directors and regional vice presidents to resolve profit and loss statement discrepancies. Process daily journal entries and participate in month end close. Complete monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Perform monthly variance analysis of expenses, revenue and gross profit for branches in Florida.

Asset Analyst/Client Accountant

• Dec 1999 - Oct 2000

Process daily cash receipts for the Southeast Region. Work closely with partners and managers over receivable discrepancies. Prepare monthly receivable and depreciation journal entries for mid-month and month end close. Complete monthly reconciliation of receivable and fixed asset accounts. Book monthly depreciation for fixed assets owned by the firm in the Southeast Region. Enter new assets and inactivate old assets in firm wide fixed asset system. Effectively prepare yearly property taxes for all firm locations in the Southeast Region. Show less