Public and Business Advisory Services• Played an integral role in planning, coordinating, and delivering advisory and internal audit co-sourcing engagement at the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works of the Republic of Bulgaria, which enabled the country to secure 1.4 billion Euros from the European Commission until 2013• Designed, performed, and clearly documented tests of internal controls in accordance with European Commission guidelines, International Standards on Auditing, and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing• Performed assessment of control environment to identify potential gaps in the internal control structure and provided recommendations for improvement • Nurtured constructive relationships with client representatives to ensure necessary information was provided in a timely manner, normal business operations continued seamlessly, and client was satisfied with the quality of service provided• Engaged in discussions with executive management regarding areas for improvement, which evolved into future internal audit co-sourcing opportunities worth over 20 thousand Euros• Worked diligently in ensuring projects were completed in a timely manner with minimal deviations from plan• Maintained team morale high at all times and guided team members towards successful completion of the work

• Performed Sarbanes-Oxley 404 audit procedures for manufacturing, energy, chemicals, and healthcare industries, with an emphasis on automobile manufacturing• Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial statement reporting, and concluded on the impact of identified control deficiencies• Planned and executed integrated audit procedures over pension and other employee benefit plans• Independently coordinated the delivery of services for the assigned areas, monitored and reported on project status, ensured highest quality of service, provided advice on improving internal control, communicated findings to project management and client representatives • Examined client revenue, expenditures, personnel and payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and cash management business cycles• Acted as a liaison between engagement team and client management in obtaining required documentation on a timely basis• Executed financial audit procedures over fixed assets, long-term debt, leases, and deferred income• Researched complex accounting issues by utilizing firm knowledge sharing tools

• Evaluated the internal control structure effectiveness in achieving organizational objectives • Planned and performed Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal audit procedures with focus on banking operations and emphasis on fed funds, wire transfers, general ledger, demand and time deposits, bank investments, and branch audits • Assessed compliance with national and local laws and regulations• Developed comprehensive understanding of the corporate governance and accounting structure • Assisted management in the development of internal control documentation• Examined consolidated, holding company, and subsidiary financial records• Utilized bank-specific proprietary accounting software in performing financial statements review• Gained knowledge of internal control frameworks• Examined key information systems and related security measures• Executed multiple audit assignments at the same time• Effectively communicated audit findings to senior management and the board of directors• Provided consulting services to enhance the accounting function and business operations