Promoted to positions of increasing authority and responsibility due to exemplary performance and strong management abilities Meticulously document and test controls to ensure strict compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)Extensively review and verify various records to ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards including dormant funds, revenue reporting, banking controls, payroll reporting, operating expenses and information technology Thoroughly examine major business functions through risk analysis while also evaluating weaknesses and inefficiencies of operations, communicating the results through narrativesStrategically develop appropriate audit plans, determine audit scope and identify risks and internal controls based on information gathered from client interviews and meetingsPrepare and produce detailed reports of findings and recommendations for submission to the audit manager and presentation to management during exit meetings and follow-up of audit recommendationsDirectly supervise two audit staff members through the audit engagement process, including review and sign-off of working papers while monitoring for top productivity and efficiency Provide comprehensive training to all new staff auditors with company procedures and policies while mentoring new staff members in the completion of key audit tasksDevelop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with senior to mid-level management to ensure optimal business successSignificantly enhance the working paper standards in accordance with the IIA framework Successfully complete all audits within budgeted hours and timelines

Effectively planned audit engagements and led audit teams during field work in accordance with professional standardsPerformed extensive test of controls and analyzed preliminary audit results to determine if controls were properly designed and operating effectively Accurately documented narratives based on interviews, observations and inquiryServed as a strong project manager over teams of varying sizes to ensure each financial project was completed on time and exceeded client expectationsContinuously achieved “exceeded expectations” on all performance evaluationsMeticulously analyzed and evaluated the accuracy of accounting systems and procedures including accounts receivable and payable ledgersThoroughly reviewed, developed and recommended changes in business accounting procedures and controls Established and maintained strong working relationships with company's staff and business partners to drive business growth

Productively conducted and documented a number of critical internal audits in accordance with the audit programMeticulously analyzed and compiled audit findings to enhance organizational efforts Prepared and produced detailed reports of findings and recommendations for improvement for review by the AIC Provided comprehensive assistance and support to senior professionals to review the corporation's internal controls and proceduresAnalyzed and recommended changes in internal audit controlsEnsured strict compliance with all local, national and federal audit policies and regulationsCorrectly identified and evaluated various procedures and policies in tax reporting processesPrepared audit paperwork in accordance with standards and requirements