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Chicago, IL, US

Worldwide, OO

Madison, Wisconsin, US

• Execute all aspects of IT audit activities including the planning of audits and projects, completion of fieldwork, and reporting of results to management.
• Appraise the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal controls and the efficiency of the activities being reviewed.
• Assist management in identifying solutions to address compliance concerns.
• Perform end to end walkthroughs of key IT and finance processes.
• Provide consultative and investigative services for fiscal misconduct and other abuses of resources.
• Develop IT security questionnaires to send to institutions for completion.

Madison, Wisconsin, US

• Developed preliminary risk assessments, objectives, and scope for audits.
• Evaluated applicable rules, regulations, and policies to identify key internal controls to be tested.
• Analyzed the results of procedures performed to form a position on the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, and laws and regulations.
• Suggested recommendations designed to enhance internal control, improve compliance, or result in operational improvements.
• Performed follow up on management actions from prior audits to determine if corrective action was taken.

Platteville, WI, US

• Developed preliminary risk assessments, objectives, and scope for audits.
• Evaluated applicable rules, regulations, and policies to identify key internal controls to be tested.
• Analyzed the results of procedures performed to form a position on the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, and laws and regulations.
• Suggested recommendations designed to enhance internal control, improve compliance, or result in operational improvements.
• Performed follow up on management actions from prior audits to determine if corrective action was taken.

Middleton, WI, US

• Performed financial audits of local governments, school districts, and nonprofits.
• Completed single audits of local governments and school districts.
• Prepared Department of Revenue Form C reports and Public Service Commission annual reports.