Operational Risk Manager (Payment Fraud Risk)

• Sep 2017 - Present

Internal Audit Supervisor

• Nov 2010 - Sep 2017

-Certified Public Accountant, State of Virginia, September 2010-Plan and develop audit approach for operational and financial processes including Derivatives, Securities Impairment, Retained Portfolio, and Loan Loss Reserve Accounting Audits.-Helped to strengthen the company’s control environment through the discovery of ten reportable findings including one control deficiency and one major deficiency.-Performed testwork to confirm resolution of two control deficiencies from previous audits.-Coordinate tasks and clarify responsibilities for audit support teams.-Present audit findings and resulting impacts to upper management and clients.-Obtain understanding of control processes and risks through review of accounting guidance and inquiries of clients and internal control organization.-Managed audit staff as follows:---Guide audit staff in understanding audit methodologies and procedures.---Assist audit staff in determining appropriate audit evidence and documenting audit assessment.---Establish weekly objectives and deadlines for audit staff.---Review of audit work performed by audit staff.-Provide training on Derivative Accounting processes to the audit team and upper management.-Award---Above and Beyond, June 2013 Show less

Audit Senior

• Jul 2008 - Nov 2010

-Certified Public Accountant, State of Virginia, September 2010 -Performed audit and compliance testing of commercial and federal clients. -Worked closely with clients to obtain understanding of controls implemented and transactions recorded. -Assessed control risks and developed audit procedures to evaluate the risks. -Performed analysis of recorded transactions through review of general ledger activities and account mapping. -Conducted multiple on-site audits requiring efficient coordination with on-site contacts and management of audit staff. -Trained staff to effectively understand, assess and test client operations. -Award ---KPMG Encore Award, May 2010 Show less