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Performed SOX 404 access control testing for the Information Technology Department across various internal business units.Verified and updated documented SOX 404 testing plans.Performed follow up on prior year SOX 404 recommendations and action plans.Communicated audit findings to client Senior Management.

Performed SOX 404 testing and Internal Audits for Financial Institutions and Real Estate companies located within New York City.Developed and updated documented SOX 404 testing workflow plans.Identified and tested automated/manual controls and procedures.Drafted audit reports.Performed follow up on prior year SOX 404 recommendations and action plans.Communicated audit findings to client Senior Management.

Performed SOX 404 reviews for small to mid-size Banking Institutions located within Northern New Jersey. Verified and updated documented operating procedures.Identified and tested automated/manual controls and procedures.Performed follow up on prior year SOX 404 recommendations.Reported findings to client Senior Management.

Performed as "in-charge" auditor of a team consisting of five to seven members conducting financial and operational audits of Managing General Agents and Program Administrators that issue insurance policies on the behalf of Munich Reinsurance America.Verified that the Managing General Agents and Program Administrators operate within the terms outlined in their agreement with Munich Reinsurance America while minimizing operational, business and regulatory risks. Focused on assessing areas of high risk, while establishing recommendations for improving cash flow and reducing the risk of fraud.Conducted internal audits over the various business units within the Insurance Company Operations division in order to evaluate, document and improve their processes and procedures. Conducted internal audits of Reinsurance processes regarding Underwriting, Billing, Claims and Reserving.Established audit programs special projects and consulting assignments. Initiated the development of Risk Matrices Assessment Reports in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors and Internal audit policy and procedures. Prepared audit reports for presentation to the Senior Management, Underwriters and the Business Unit Managers. Tracked and performed follow up of prior audit recommendations.

Bachelor Of Science, Finance

CERTIFICATION: Successfully passed Parts 1 and 2 of CIA exam; studying for Part 3. N.Y CPA candidate.

Master Of Science, Accounting