Provide a leadership role in the delivery of high-risk, complex and value-added independent and objective risk-based internal audit assurance and advisory services, inclusive of serving as the Engagement Manager for audits, the lead on issue validations, and subject matter expert for specific regulations. Effectively allocate resources and individuals in accordance with skills and schedules, to complete assignments within budgeted hours. Provide coaching and guidance to team members, including reviewing work papers. Create the quarterly Top Down Risk Assessment presented to the Managing Directors which outlines current guidance from regulators and current enforcement actions.

Performed and participated as Auditor In Charge for operational, compliance and branch audits as defined by the annual audit plan in effort to add value to the organization. Additionally, reviewed work papers of staff auditors, assisted with interviewing potential staff members, managed external auditor relationships, assisted with the preparation of Supervisory Committee Meeting materials, and provided administrative support in investigating and responding to member complaints and employee investigations.Accomplishments: Built strong relationships with middle and executive management which allowed opportunities for the department to be engaged as consults, prior to material revisions in processes. Additionally, reduced outsourcing costs by gaining competencies to complete outsourced audits.

Reviewed and conducted audits on businesses and individuals based on state and federal filing requirements. Audited various tax types to include: income, sales, use, liquor by the drink, admissions, withholding, etc. Conducted interviews with accountants, attorneys and taxpayers during audits. Researched tax law and prepared the taxpayer a detailed audit report detailing the tax code and all points of concern. Presented audit findings to the taxpayer, taxpayer’s representative, and the management staff of SCDOR. Provided taxpayer’s education and clarity on tax laws. Additionally, performed on site visits to businesses to determine the eligibility of exemption and wholesale certificates.

Effectively researched and analyzed a portfolio of over 350 delinquent tax accounts for resolution and case management. Performed routine business inspections to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. Retained power of attorney documentation to discuss taxpayer cases with attorneys and accountants. Routinely filed and completed returns of various tax types including: sales, income, admissions, and liquor by the drink, etc. Provided quality taxpayer assistance by answering all questions concerning state taxes.Accomplishment: Collected over $630,000 in tax liability in addition to clearing over 100 accounts.

AccountantManaged approximately $23.5 million of fixed assets. Prepared bank reconciliations and end of the month trial balances. Completed end of the month/quarter/year processes in addition to preparing monthly reconciliations for various accounts. Completed quarterly and year- end audit schedules, assisted with 10-Q and 10-K. Prepared schedules and answered questions of internal and external auditors. Created and maintained general ledger accounts, while also researching discrepancies in assigned accounts. Completed customer rebates and reviewed the company’s lease agreements.Accomplishment: Selected as the Fixed Asset subject matter expert. Reviewed and wrote off fully depreciated fixed assets, which previously remained on the financial statements. AnalystEstablished new customer accounts. Analyzed new and existing customer business models and financial capacity in determining trade credit limits. Analyzed creditworthiness of new and existing customers through the use of financial data, trade credit report scores, and other historical financial performance measures. Credit granting limit authority of $25,000 without management approval, $100,000 approval through the use of a “Scoring Model”, and greater than $100,000 with the approval of Financial Analyst, Financial Manager, or Executive Director of RFS. Accomplishment: Significantly decreased the processing time of new customer accounts to approximately 1 day. Increased the amount of proper documentation received on customers.

Analyzed Bank of America Statement, prepared South Carolina Non-Resident quarterly withholding taxes, keyed journal entry transactions, performed petty cash audits and draw-downs, and processed daily wire payments. Accomplishment: The company was not overcharged for banking services, and all banking activities were completed on time.

Reconciled accounts, managed mileage reimbursements, and assisted with Title I Funds, in addition to maintaining student files.Accomplishment: Assisted with the disbursement of approximately $500,000 of Title I Funds