• Developed, documented and assessed the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk management, and internal controls• Executed financial, operational and compliance audits by using risk based audit approach• Reported executive summary audit reports to senior management and Audit Committee • Liaised with senior management of different business units in providing enhanced operational and financial controls

• Developed and evaluated audit plan and risk assessments for over $200 million toll bridge project in Department of Transportation• Analyzed integrity and reliability financial information and means used for identifying measure, classifying and reporting information of the Territorial Government Human Resources People Soft system • Directed planning, and organizing of internal audit operations in Taxation and Banking & Cash Management • Reviewed and recorded activities and plans… Show more • Developed and evaluated audit plan and risk assessments for over $200 million toll bridge project in Department of Transportation• Analyzed integrity and reliability financial information and means used for identifying measure, classifying and reporting information of the Territorial Government Human Resources People Soft system • Directed planning, and organizing of internal audit operations in Taxation and Banking & Cash Management • Reviewed and recorded activities and plans defined by management to resolve issues identified by audit findings. Show less

Generated millions in cost savings through identifying and addressing critical control gaps, optimizing product line management, and executing database training and workshops spanning areas such as Profit Mapping and Product Phase-Out. Strengthened interdepartmental relationships and consistently offered innovative solutions to business challenges. Bolstered Commercial Optimization analysis and product phase-out policies/procedures to enhance business inventory management. Mitigated risk and… Show more Generated millions in cost savings through identifying and addressing critical control gaps, optimizing product line management, and executing database training and workshops spanning areas such as Profit Mapping and Product Phase-Out. Strengthened interdepartmental relationships and consistently offered innovative solutions to business challenges. Bolstered Commercial Optimization analysis and product phase-out policies/procedures to enhance business inventory management. Mitigated risk and successfully positioned operations towards long-term growth. Key Accomplishments:• Coached, mentored and audited 15 Business Consultants in areas such as Product Line Simplification, Distribution Optimization, Toll Manufacturing, and Warehouse Optimization, resulting in $10M in cost savings. • Delivered approx. $1M in cost reductions in 6 months through successfully engaging businesses with Non Productive Inventory (NPI) in targeted improvement efforts.• Spurred growth of Performance Coating business generating over $1B in sales through identifying most profitable products and enhancing product line management practices.• Recognized for strategic vision and delivering rapid gains within competitive environment. Show less

Coordinated SOX process for operation and finance audits, implementing crucial financial reporting controls and delivering rapid improvements. Analyzed SOX audit documentation, testing results and control assessments spanning 13 separate business units and functions. Offered hands-on training enabling business SOX compliance without compromising core objectives. Advised senior management on status of risk, control, and compliance advisory and assurance activities and offered targeted… Show more Coordinated SOX process for operation and finance audits, implementing crucial financial reporting controls and delivering rapid improvements. Analyzed SOX audit documentation, testing results and control assessments spanning 13 separate business units and functions. Offered hands-on training enabling business SOX compliance without compromising core objectives. Advised senior management on status of risk, control, and compliance advisory and assurance activities and offered targeted recommendations. Key Accomplishments:• Introduced Global SOX 404 financial reporting controls spanning 13 businesses and functions, utilizing inclusive approach towards identifying and addressing high risk areas.• Provided in-depth training to personnel on implementation of Global SOX Evaluation and Documentation program. • Fostered long-term success through engaging executives and business management in the SOX compliance process and demonstrating advantages. Show less

Developed viable control plans for Black Belt projects and leveraged risk-based approach towards identifying account issues and solving challenges. Displayed outstanding relationship building skills, offering critical insights to business leaders and training/mentoring in-house staff. Key Accomplishments:• Generated over $2M in savings within 6 months through devising effective control plans for 7 Black Belt finance-related projects, including reduction of early payments to… Show more Developed viable control plans for Black Belt projects and leveraged risk-based approach towards identifying account issues and solving challenges. Displayed outstanding relationship building skills, offering critical insights to business leaders and training/mentoring in-house staff. Key Accomplishments:• Generated over $2M in savings within 6 months through devising effective control plans for 7 Black Belt finance-related projects, including reduction of early payments to third party vendors and reduction of excess bank loans. • Enhanced capabilities of 100+ staff spanning multiple business units through executing Six Sigma Green Belt courses. Mentored over 15 Green Belts and facilitated development of 5 Staff Achiever Certification. Show less

Minimized management risks and drove compliance with policies, standards, and defined areas of improvement. Executed diverse audit processes and maintained documentation in-line with Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Standards. Advised senior management on key areas. Key Accomplishment:• Displayed versatility in executing Control Risk Self-Assessment and 80 Business Ethics and Internal Control workshops during tenure.