Matthew Gardner Email & Phone Number

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Assist in the development of annual audit plans and perform initial and follow-up audits in accordance with professional standards. • Assist manager to develop audit scope using risk assessment techniques.• With appropriate approval, create or revise audit programs where necessary to accomplish audit objectives.• Conduct audits in accordance with approved audit programs while effectively managing time budgets..• Express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner. • Prepare written presentations to management at the conclusion of an audit, discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective actions, and suggesting improvements in internal controls.• Maintain updated knowledge of rules, regulations, and standards in the fields of internal audit, accounting, information technology and/or other related matters of interest to the department.• Provide timely feedback to in-charge or Risk& Assurance Manager about status of the audit and as issues arise.• Elevate real and emerging business control issues/problems to the Risk & Assurance Manager and local management if needed.• Educate functional management in business risk concepts and suggest cost effective approaches to mitigate risk.• Complete periodic education to stay informed of emerging issues, and maintain a degree of professionalism.• Train and educate Risk & Assurance auditors in knowledge of audits using the COSO and/or CobIT frameworks..• Use internal and external data to understand the underlying causes / drivers of issues and opportunities.• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.• Comply and follow all procedures within the company’s various administrative policies including, but not limited to security and non-disclosure policies.• Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Financial statement review in relation to requirements of supporting documentation in accordance with auditing standards Testing details and controls for fixed asset, inventory, asset additions, interest income/ expense and dividends including understanding policies, auditing procedures, and evaluation of qualitative itemsPreparation and management of External Confirmation process in accordance to PwC guidelines, including Aura database set up, sending and receiving documentation, third party follow up and reporting back to engagement teams.Documentation preparation based on audit policy and standard templates.Involved in all aspects of Private Company Services audits.Performance of other assurance-related activities based on business need

Duties and responsibilities include sales of inventory, processing payments, establishing customer accounts, general record keeping and providing customer service Additional duties include customized product engraving and registration of items for service and repair.Position and handling of high dollar merchandise demands superior integrity and trustworthiness.Exceeded manager’s 2014 and 2015 Holiday Sales expectations.Helped run reports, keeping up with all accounts in QuickBooks, gather information to file taxes for the business, working with vendors in accounts payable and receivable.

Accounting, 3.5

3.5