Senior-Level Auditor eager to contribute extensive analytical, documentation, and communication skills toward supporting the employer in achieving goals and objectives.

           

 

• Advanced knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements, risk assessment processes, and COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework.
• Display a cooperative work ethic and superior level of dependability, initiative and diligence.
• Excel in developing and executing comprehensive audit test plans.
• Highly skilled at assessing the effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy of business practices and related controls to identify improvement opportunities, performance and control gaps, and determine corrective action.
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to confidentiality, prudence, integrity, and accuracy.  
• Adaptable and resourceful; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies/software and environments. Available to travel.

 

 

Metro CPA Services, Salisbury, NC, 2008 to Present

Associate (Independent Contractor)

• Apply significant industry expertise toward directing and performing complex operational, financial and compliance audits, meticulously maintaining accounting records, and analyzing general ledger.
• Efficiently prepare and post journal entries, reconcile bank and fund accounts, and proactively investigate outstanding or unusual items to ensure and maintain integrity of accounting data.  

 

Delhaize Group, Salisbury, NC, 2007 to 2008

Auditor

         Spearheaded internal audits and in-depth business process control reviews for several assignments.

         Critically examined operational, financial, and technology processes to provide senior management with an accurate assessment of risks, internal controls, and overall efficiency for the purpose of fortifying controls and achieving/maintaining SOX compliance.

         Identified and decisively summarized audit conclusions and issued recommendations to management for process improvements and/or remediation.

         Leveraged solid organizational skills to prepare and execute test plans related to Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

 

Assurant Group, Atlanta, GA, 2005 to 2007

Senior Auditor, Audit Services

         Proficiently conducted broad-based operational, financial, and compliance audits at multiple company locations, facilitated Sarbanes-Oxley 404 testing, and maintained exemplary client relationships.

         Scrutinized internal controls and operational practices, documented findings, and proposed improvements to insurance claim processing, generating company savings of $10M+ in potential litigation and class action law suits.

         Explored and verified compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

The Wesley Peachtree Group, CPAs, Atlanta, GA, 2004 to 2005

Associate, Assurance and Business Advisory Services

• Exhibited considerable versatility in auditing financial statements for high-growth clients and other market leaders in industries such as telecommunications, non-profits, wireless communications, manufacturing, insurance, retail, managed care, and governmental accounting.
• Effectively performed assurance services such as reviews, due diligence procedures, and financial data analysis to identify trends and causes for business issues.

 

DeKalb Housing Authority, Decatur, GA, 2004

Staff Accountant (Independent Contractor)

• Relied upon to maintain accurate accounting records for three housing sub-divisions while performing general ledger review and analysis, reconciliation of general and payroll funds, and posting of journal entries.
• Demonstrated well-honed multi-tasking abilities in reconciling bank and fund accounts, processing  month-end closings, and preparing detailed financial statements for management.

 

RJ Reynolds Tobacco, Winston-Salem, NC, 1999 to 2003

Systems Support Specialist II

• Balanced company s budget compliance with meeting specific technology needs through computer inventory management and by formulating a database in MS Access to track computer assignment, requirements, and lease expirations.
• Established and maintained strong vendor relationships, conducted contractual negotiations, evaluated benefits of leasing hardware as opposed to purchasing, and presented recommendations to management.
• Championed acquisition, assignment and distribution of $10M worth of purchased and leased computer equipment annually.

 

 

B.S., Management Information Systems C Winston Salem State University

 

B.S., Accounts and Economics C University of the West Indies

 

CPA C Certified Public Accountant

 

CIA C Certified Internal Auditor

 

CFE C Certified Fraud Examiner

 

 

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