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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Head of GSA OIG’s Finance and Administration Audit Office. Responsible for Financial Statement Audit and other statutorily required audits and risk assessments.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Participates in high visibility, high priority, quick response, special audits and reviews requested by the GSA Administrator, other high level GSA officials in GSA’s regions and Central Office, and the Congress;Independently, directs and executes internal audits of GSA operations in GSA’s regions and Central Office locations, with emphasis on high risk areas which not only cut across agency lines of service, but may also affect GSA policy guidance;Exercises overall coordination and direction of multiple projects involving more than one program area, and monitors and evaluates the progress of these projects in determining the effectiveness of the review process, including project planning;Ensures that reports are technically correct, conform to the policies of the OIG and the Office of Audits, and Government Auditing Standards; and,As required, provides testimony in legal proceedings regarding internal or other types of audits as either a technical subject matter expert or as an audit manager.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reviewing legislation, reports, financial analyses and statements, and other background information, and holding discussions with program personnel in order to become familiar with program requirements and operations. Developing audit plans, and modifying them during the course of audits to change areas of emphasis or approaches, as necessary. Conducting audits, including determining what information should be reviewed, and when and how to obtain information; developing and/or modifying methods to ensure thorough and accurate data is collected; reviewing documentation, interviews, observations, inspections, sampling data, and case files; and setting up test programs to validate computer systems and other data. Reviewing team or individual findings, and identifying issues covering such areas as administrative and program controls, program procedures, allocation and expenditure of funds, potential fraud and/or waste, adherence to legislation, agreements, contracts, and other program requirements. Reviewing in-progress audits to ensure adherence to work plans and conformance with professional, regulatory, and quality requirements. Often devises innovative solutions to problems. Developing audit reports explaining program differences and recommending improvements to program operations; and creating special reports as audits progress, covering program deficiencies where immediate corrective action is required. Reviewing and finalizing audit memoranda and reports which are timely, well written, complete, and supportive of the findings. Assumes responsibility for the quality of the final report that is expected to be completed without any technical changes. Conducting such functions as problem definition, intensive planning, coordination of many activities, and comprehensive analysis of a variety of functions and activities, all in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked with an internet service provider (ISP) to develop its sales generating software on Salesforce.com for use in its newly acquired local media unit. Prepared trainings for ISP's India team for approval process of invoicing and advertising orders by sales representatives.Prepared ISP's monthly SAP generated revenue actuals for review by management for comparison to past performance. Analyzed data for any outliers and documented any fluctuations with detail obtained from sales and accounting staff.Assisted PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) with the audit of a Fortune 1000 Nuclear Energy Company which included developing test steps, interviewing clients, and assessing managements’ compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Reviewed junior PWC associates’ testwork to assess the reasonableness of conclusions documented based on evidence obtained and accounting literature referenced.

Built leadership experience by serving as lead senior of large segment of a global client and coordinated audit functions in various U.S. locations and coordinated job functions of staff associates to ensure successful and efficient completion of the audit and maintaining client communications to ensure deliverables were received in time to perform relevant test work.Planned and performed control testwork over financial statement assertion processes to ensure proper internal controls were in place to support the financial statement audit. Assisted with the issue of financial reporting opinions to corporations in accordance with U.S Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guidelines.Researched and applied significant accounting issues and guidance including FASBs, SEC Interpretations, and EITF Pronouncements. Performed substantive test work, analytical procedures, and test of controls at multiple clients, including gaining extensive experience in ratio analysis, setting expectations for account balance fluctuations, and analyzing company risks.Reviewed annual, quarterly, and pro-forma financial statements of SEC filings 10-K and 10-Q.Provided timely and accurate information to management regarding engagement status and resolution of significant issues to ensure projects are within budget.