Shavonne Keith Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Area

Create and execute testing programs for regulatory compliance that focus on the risk and operations of the business. Responsible for preparing work papers according to internal testing policies and procedures and ensure they contain applicable test steps, documentation of the results of the testing and communicate the exceptions found within that testing. Proactive in building and maintaining effective business relationships with various levels of management ensuring business objectives are met and compliant. Collaborate with various departments to create a testing reliance and define the roles of First Line of Defense and Second Line of Defense. Assist in various Compliance efforts, including but not limited to ad hoc assignments such as Compliance Associate Engagement Team, new associate onboarding, STRETCH projects, etc.

Provided Risk & Control Oversight of the Specialty Assets and Endowments & Foundations Middle Office Team ensuring adherence to J.P. Morgan policies and guidelines. Responsible for streamlining semi-annual Risk & Control Self Assessment (RCSA) testing and control governance. Provided monthly metric reporting and analysis on behalf of the Specialty Assets and Endowments and Foundations Middle Office Team. Managed Specialty Assets readiness review with applicable parties prior to audit to identify and remediate control gaps. Assisted in building the Specialty Assets and Endowments & Foundations Middle Office Team’s relationships throughout the organization by working with event organizers to coordinate the Team's participation in corporate sponsored events.

Columbus, Oh

Managed oversight of completion of Mutual Fund financial statements, Fund Expense Analysis and Budgeting, Mutual Fund expense payments and duties that fall under the fund administration. Collaborated with Fund Advisers, Legal Counsel, Trustees and external Auditors to ensure that financial statements were complete and accurate. Responsible for the development and growth of Financial Analysts by preparing for increased responsibilities within the department and the company. Maintained client retention by providing excellent customer services.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Provided fund administration support—related to mutual funds with individual values in the billions—through review of Financial Statements, reconciliation of transactions, and financial and expense reporting. Selected as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the LEAN process for the Financial Reporting Team— process improvement including leading multiple groups through efficiency training, continuous improvement and championed change management. Managed and facilitated fiscal year end audits and shareholder reports. - Provided strong leadership and support to a Team of financial analysts, including a Team in Chennai, India. - Provided coaching and development of new and existing employees.Financial Reporting:- Coordinated, managed and prepared financial statements and other regulatory filings in adherence with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP and the SEC.Project Management - Lean Subject Matter Expert:- Continuously developed new processes and procedures for increased productivity.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Financial Analyst, 2005 - 2006Prepared quarterly financial reports and regulatory filings in adherence with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP and SEC Reporting. Lead and coordinated quarterly Disclosure of Controls and Procedures meetings with senior management and clients. Ensured any outstanding authorizations were paid and followed up on missing invoices to facilitate quarterly closing processes. Performed monthly calculation of fund performance and assets-based fees as well as process vendor invoices.Fund Accountant / Senior Fund Accountant, 2004 -- 2006Analyzed fund holdings, cash flows and income. Researched and justified discrepancies, adjusted the general ledger as necessary. Calculated daily market value, daily net asset value and monthly portfolio turnover rates of fund holdings. Entered and maintained general ledger transactions in accounting system. Supervised, mentored and trained mutual fund accountants. Collaborated with senior management as a member of the Fund Accounting Staff Advisory Council to standardize the roles of a Fund Accountant.