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Seasoned Internal Audit Director | Proven ability to achieve department objectives | Seeking a new opportunity

Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States 9 work roles 1 school

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Seasoned Internal Audit Director | Proven ability to achieve department objectives | Seeking a new opportunity

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Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States

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Paul Samuels previously worked as Supervisor, Internal Audit at Ak Steel Corporation and Director, Internal Audit / Severstal North Amcerica at Ak Steel Corporation. Paul Samuels holds Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting from Purdue University.

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About Paul Samuels

Experienced Director of Internal Audit with a demonstrated history of working in the mining and metals industry. Skilled in Internal Audit, SEC and GAAP Reporting, Business Planning and Oracle Database. Recognized by colleagues as being perceptive, agile, and a critical thinker. Accounting professional with a Bachelor of Science - BS focused in Accounting from Purdue University.

9 roles · 42 years

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Supervisor, Internal Audit

Ak Steel Corporation

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Assisted in preparing and implementing a risk-based audit plan, conducting SOX/ICFR testing and performing vendor, operational, and compliance audits. • Conducted ICFR/SOX design and effectiveness testing for Dearborn Works and Canadian Plant locations, with ~ 100 key controls.• Performed vendor audits resulting in findings and recommendations that lead to cost recoveries and future savings over $3 million.• Lead a project team in the implementation of a cycle count process at the Dearborn plant, resulting in the elimination of idling the plant at year-end.

2014 - 2020 ~6 yrs

Director, Internal Audit / Severstal North Amcerica

Ak Steel Corporation

Responsible for preparing and implementing a risk-based audit plan to assess, report on, and make suggestions for improving the company’s critical operational, finance and compliance activities and internal controls. Identified and assisted in documenting existing internal finance and disclosure controls, implemented and documented new internal controls, and established an internal monitoring function to audit the company’s compliance with such internal controls. Supervised a staff of up to six professionals. • Instrumental in the development, design, and management of the audit function for rapidly expanding company-wide operations. • Jointly lead the company’s SOX effort and obtained a 404 certification on a voluntary basis.• Audit recommendations led to cost recoveries and future savings in the amount of $20 million.• Actively partnered with Senior and Operational Management and implemented operational/compliance recommendations that enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.• Led the preparation of internal audit reports and presented findings and recommendations to Senior Leadership and the Audit Committee.

2007 - 2014 ~7 yrs

Consultant

Rhi Management Resources

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Conducted risk assessment, design, and test of effectiveness of key processes for multiple client engagements.

2004 - 2007 ~3 yrs