Details-focused professional eager to offer broad scope of auditing and accounting background, as well as solid academic and industry credentials, toward maximizing your progressive company s bottom-line performance.

 

 

Internal / External Audits • Financial / Business Analysis • Strategic Planning • Internal Controls • Process Improvement

Risk Mitigation / Assessment • Report Writing • Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance / Testing • Vendor Contract Reviews

 

         Integral leader who develops, analyzes, and interprets statistical data to optimize results in coordination with business goals, along with streamlining multifaceted auditing processes to increase profits and core compliance within high-volume environments.

         Ambitious self-starter who takes the initiative to resolve complex issues and lead value-added projects to boost operational success.

         Excellent communicator who builds resourceful professional relationships with C-level executives, business staff, and clientele.

         Active member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and Institute for Internal Controls.

 

 

 

         Utilize broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic analytical abilities toward supporting the Director of Internal Audit with the development of a comprehensive annual risk assessment which serves as the basis for both audits and Sarbanes-Oxley plans.

         Conduct financial and operational audits resulting in improved controls and operating efficiencies, and proactively identify control weaknesses while providing reasonable and sound recommendations designed to strengthen controls and mitigate risk.

         Perform required Sarbanes-Oxley testing and substantial analyses of balance sheet items; write and present audit reports to executive-level management teams; and conduct supportive audits in North America, South America, and Europe.

         Contribute strong leadership talents toward directing a staff auditor in conducting multifaceted audit engagements.

 

 

         Strategically steered all facets of operational and financial audits and special projects resulting in improved controls and operating efficiencies as auditor-in-charge of a forward-thinking Internal Control Evaluation Project (University Hospitals version of SOX).

         Developed targeted scope and test of controls, and wrote detailed audit reports for presentation of executive-level teams.

         Led departmental changes in report writing processes by introducing five attributes of an audit finding.

         Supported KPMG with year-end IT control test work.

 

 

         Identified key risks and mitigated controls in planning and executing integrated audits focusing on corporate / financial, IT, and regulatory compliance, including coordinating, planning, and conducting audits; evaluating internal controls; and performing tests.

         Optimized organizational efficiency by documenting workpapers and other support functions using TeamMate Audit Software.

 

 

         Successfully identified and recovered $850,000 from a vendor while leading a details-focused vendor contract review.

         Developed an internal audit policy and procedure manual, conducted thorough operational and financial audits to improve controls and operating efficiencies, and performed appropriate test of controls and substantive testing procedures.

         Conducted objective entrance and exit conferences with Commissioners, Directors, and the Mayor.

         Drafted control deficiencies noting criteria, condition, cause, effect, and recommendation.

 

~ Additional Accounting Roles Held Prior to 2000 ~

 

 

Master of Business Administration, Myers University                                  Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Myers University

 

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) • TeamMate Audit Software

Monarch • PeopleSoft • Peachtree Accounting Software • Oracle • Drake Tax Software

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

I am excited to build a rewarding career with your company, and am confident that my professional skills and academic credentials can help to achieve your key objectives.  I can offer 10+ years of solid experience in Internal / External Auditing, Accounting, Financial / Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Internal Controls, and am well-versed in all facets of Risk Mitigation / Assessment, Report Writing, Process Improvement, and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance / Testing.

 

To complement my background, please note that I hold Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Accounting degrees from Myers University.

 

Currently, as Senior Internal Auditor (Audit Department) for Stoneridge, Inc., I utilize my broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic analytical abilities toward supporting the Director of Internal Audit with the development of a comprehensive annual risk assessment which serves as the basis for both audits and Sarbanes-Oxley plans.  Within this role, I conduct financial and operational audits resulting in improved controls and operating efficiencies, and proactively identify control weaknesses while providing reasonable and sound recommendations designed to strengthen controls and mitigate risk.  I also perform required Sarbanes-Oxley testing and substantial analyses of balance sheet items; write and present audit reports to executive-level management teams; and conduct supportive audits in North America, South America, and Europe.  As this is just a sampling of my job history, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience.

 

You will find me to be a solutions-focused, performance-driven professional who can contribute superior attention-to-detail and sharp problem-solving talents.  In addition, I can plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks within fast-paced, high-pressure environments while streamlining auditing / accounting processes to increase profitability, productivity, and efficiency.  For the sum of these aforementioned reasons, I believe I will prove to be an incredible asset to your company.

 

I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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