Debbie Rofner Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Ottawa, Canada Area

Gatineau

Gatineau, Quebec

• Reporting directly to Chief Financial Officer, directed a team of professionals in executing a risk based audit, certification and ABC compliance plan for the North American Platform of a leading renewable energy company• Key deliverables included the Sarbanes-Oxley, IT Controls and Fraud programs, and implementation of the Anti Bribery and Corruption program • Introduced automation, control rationalization, risk assessment, documentation and testing techniques that drove audit… Show more • Reporting directly to Chief Financial Officer, directed a team of professionals in executing a risk based audit, certification and ABC compliance plan for the North American Platform of a leading renewable energy company• Key deliverables included the Sarbanes-Oxley, IT Controls and Fraud programs, and implementation of the Anti Bribery and Corruption program • Introduced automation, control rationalization, risk assessment, documentation and testing techniques that drove audit efficiency and improved the quality of audit results• Liaised with internal, external auditors and other stakeholders in facilitating all aspects of internal controls and compliance work• Collaborated with clients to solve process and control problems across all business cycles to ensure clean SOX certifications while avoiding negative impacts to the organizations Show less

Kanata, Ontario

• Reporting directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer, directed a team of eight internal audit professionals in executing a risk based audit, certification and compliance plan for a leading $1.1 billion unified communications company• Key deliverables included the Sarbanes-Oxley, ERM and Fraud programs, implementation of the COSO 2013 controls framework and assessing, implementing the SOX program for multiple… Show more • Reporting directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer, directed a team of eight internal audit professionals in executing a risk based audit, certification and compliance plan for a leading $1.1 billion unified communications company• Key deliverables included the Sarbanes-Oxley, ERM and Fraud programs, implementation of the COSO 2013 controls framework and assessing, implementing the SOX program for multiple acquisitions• Introduced audit automation, risk assessment, documentation and testing techniques that drove audit efficiency and improved the quality of audit results• Liaised with external auditor and other stakeholders in facilitating all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work• Collaborated with clients to solve process and control problems across all business cycles to ensure clean SOX certifications while avoiding negative impacts to the organizations • Performed and fully managed special audit projects, ethics and code of conduct investigations and provided timely response to priority audit requests by management while maintaining independence and objectivity Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Integrated the Cognos IT control framework into the IBM ASCA Control Model while minimizing the effect on IT operational teams. • Drove the adoption of IBM standard controls and documentation to ensure documentation would satisfy both internal and external audit requirements• Provided training and updates to Senior Management and worldwide IT team members on the changing compliance requirements; our status as well as the impact of SOX\ASCA requirements on current… Show more • Integrated the Cognos IT control framework into the IBM ASCA Control Model while minimizing the effect on IT operational teams. • Drove the adoption of IBM standard controls and documentation to ensure documentation would satisfy both internal and external audit requirements• Provided training and updates to Senior Management and worldwide IT team members on the changing compliance requirements; our status as well as the impact of SOX\ASCA requirements on current projects• Identified and remediated gaps/weaknesses in the design and operation of IT General Computer Controls as per IBM ASCA requirements, gaining commitment from key stakeholders to address control issues Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Managed a team of professional IT auditors to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit requirements as they relate to information technology while focusing on the improvement and optimization of IT processes• Reviewed Cognos’ worldwide IT compliance strategy and introduced a new risk-based program across the organization, which improved compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley while reducing the work required by the external auditors and minimizing the effect on IT operational teams… Show more • Managed a team of professional IT auditors to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit requirements as they relate to information technology while focusing on the improvement and optimization of IT processes• Reviewed Cognos’ worldwide IT compliance strategy and introduced a new risk-based program across the organization, which improved compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley while reducing the work required by the external auditors and minimizing the effect on IT operational teams. Revised approach realized a twenty percent reduction in external audit hours while minimizing impact on WWIT operational teams• Implemented a standardized testing approach which detailed testing procedures, collection and verification of evidence, analysis and documentation of processes tested, and documentation of conclusions to ensure documentation would satisfy both internal and external audit requirements• Provided training and updates to Senior Management and worldwide IT team members on the changing compliance requirements; our status as well as the impact of SOX requirements on current projects• Led the world wide IT Risk Council in the identification and assessment of risks and proposed mitigating measures to senior management• Identified and remediated gaps/weaknesses in the design and operation of IT General Computer Controls and gained commitment from key stakeholders to address control issues Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Developed business requirements, functional and technical designs and testing strategies for organizations within the Process Excellence, Pricing Strategy, Retail and Commercial Marketing groups• Advised process owners of compliance requirements with GAAP, FAA, Canadian Tax Law, CPC IT Security and infrastructure restrictions• Led the development of the SAP Management Model Framework, which established a development, testing, training, support and monitoring IT framework. The… Show more • Developed business requirements, functional and technical designs and testing strategies for organizations within the Process Excellence, Pricing Strategy, Retail and Commercial Marketing groups• Advised process owners of compliance requirements with GAAP, FAA, Canadian Tax Law, CPC IT Security and infrastructure restrictions• Led the development of the SAP Management Model Framework, which established a development, testing, training, support and monitoring IT framework. The framework addresses development, testing and maintenance requirements while ensuring compliance with SLAs and internal controls (which include COBIT and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act). • Reviewed various RFP and RFI’s to validate process design, system functionality and customer/employee issues relevant to the success of the proposed initiatives• Performed audits of IT projects to identify gaps in the delivery of new functionality and causes of cost overrun, performance and delivery issues Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Worked with the FM redesign user working group to revise the use of FM master data and review business processes, issues and internal control concerns. Made recommendations for SAP FM solution which improved upon the internal controls and functionality implemented. • Represented the DND Financial and Managerial Accounting System (FMAS) team at the Government of Canada (GoC) SAP Cluster Group (CORE) meetings for the FM module. Advised senior management on issues identified by CORE and… Show more • Worked with the FM redesign user working group to revise the use of FM master data and review business processes, issues and internal control concerns. Made recommendations for SAP FM solution which improved upon the internal controls and functionality implemented. • Represented the DND Financial and Managerial Accounting System (FMAS) team at the Government of Canada (GoC) SAP Cluster Group (CORE) meetings for the FM module. Advised senior management on issues identified by CORE and transferred knowledge of new functionality to FM team members. The CORE group represented 15 government installations, 25 organizations with over 37,000 SAP users. • Identified and documented the current Funds Management configuration, and testing suite, including integration points with the CO and FI modules, respendable revenue and other GoC programs and identified components required to comply with government accounting policies, including the Financial Administration Act (FAA), including Delegation of Authorities (DOA), Financial Information Strategy (FIS). Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Led a process improvement team to address collection issues experienced by the Accounts Receivable Group. Solution implemented included significant SAP and process changes to both the SAP Accounts Receivable module and business processes; realized benefits included the collection of several hundreds of thousands of dollars of overdue accounts, some of which had been outstanding for over two years. • Led a process improvement team to implement a Point of Sale system at key OC Transpo… Show more • Led a process improvement team to address collection issues experienced by the Accounts Receivable Group. Solution implemented included significant SAP and process changes to both the SAP Accounts Receivable module and business processes; realized benefits included the collection of several hundreds of thousands of dollars of overdue accounts, some of which had been outstanding for over two years. • Led a process improvement team to implement a Point of Sale system at key OC Transpo outlets. Recommended solution addressed key internal control and processing recommendations for inventory and cash management and involved SAP SD, AR module solutions, including BAPI interfaces required and a third party POS system. Achieved perpetual inventory control (1 day time lag) to outlets previously using manual systems, some of which earned over 24 million dollars per year. • Developed and implemented security user profile for new users groups. Implementation included training, documentation and direction technical support (Basis/Security) in applying required changes to authorizations and user profiles to ensure roles comply with all corporate assurance standards. • Liaised with SAP technical consultants, business process owners and support centre staff to coordinate the delivery of new reports and functionality. Assessed the feasibility, cost benefit of requests given the limited time and resources available and advised senior management of the recommended course of action and potential opportunities and challenges. Show less

Richmond, Ontario

• Supervised all administrative, financial and day-to-day operations of a retail nursery and garden center operation, including the management of supervisors and employees to ensure inventories and facilities were maintained at peak condition while maximizing sales and customer service. • Recruited, trained and managed employees, focusing on producing and retailing gardening products while providing exceptional customer service. • Analyzed, selected and implemented software solution to… Show more • Supervised all administrative, financial and day-to-day operations of a retail nursery and garden center operation, including the management of supervisors and employees to ensure inventories and facilities were maintained at peak condition while maximizing sales and customer service. • Recruited, trained and managed employees, focusing on producing and retailing gardening products while providing exceptional customer service. • Analyzed, selected and implemented software solution to support marketing, procurement and inventory management with VAR and software vendor, Great Plains. • Working with staff supervisors and accounting staff, developed cash handling and asset management procedures to minimize theft and fraud within the organization Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Managed the day-to-day operation of the finance group, including the management of the year-end audit, compliance with internal control requirements and presentation of key financial information to senior management and external stakeholders. • Supervised accounting staff in the preparation of financial statements, liaising with the UK head office in the preparation of consolidated month and year-end financial reporting, variance analysis and budget updates. • Developed… Show more • Managed the day-to-day operation of the finance group, including the management of the year-end audit, compliance with internal control requirements and presentation of key financial information to senior management and external stakeholders. • Supervised accounting staff in the preparation of financial statements, liaising with the UK head office in the preparation of consolidated month and year-end financial reporting, variance analysis and budget updates. • Developed, validated and presented to senior management the annual proposed budget and supporting business cases for asset acquisitions. • Advised internal team on the development of a project management system to track the handling and testing of products from their arrival at our facilities to the completion of the final testing report. • Responsible for the audit and maintenance of the fixed asset calibration records as required by ISO 25 standards. This included the development of an asset management application and supporting business procedures to ensure compliance with ISO standards. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Worked with clients to understand their financial, internal control and assurance needs. Analyzed and documented business process flows including the evaluation of control procedures. Recommended improvements to business processes to streamline transaction processing and minimize errors or omissions. • Liaised with staff and clients in completion of annual audit to ensure the completion of effective assurance engagements within given time and budget constraints. • Worked clients… Show more • Worked with clients to understand their financial, internal control and assurance needs. Analyzed and documented business process flows including the evaluation of control procedures. Recommended improvements to business processes to streamline transaction processing and minimize errors or omissions. • Liaised with staff and clients in completion of annual audit to ensure the completion of effective assurance engagements within given time and budget constraints. • Worked clients and team members to plan and complete both personal and corporate tax returns within the budgeted time frame and to the best advantage of the clients. • Worked with financial services team members and client employees to complete bankruptcy proceedings, while respecting employee concerns and ensuring a minimal amount of disruption to business operations. Show less

2 Year Diploma, Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting, Magna Cum Laude