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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, Dc

• Assist in the implementation of comprehensive risk based audit program which includes all functions and branches • Conduct and/or manage internal audit reviews of BFSFCU’s processes to ensure regulatory compliance and recommend best practices. Provide detailed feedback to business unit management. Assist Internal Audit Manager in creation of monthly/quarterly Supervisory Committee package to discuss audit results, the status of current audit projects, and the implementation of… Show more • Assist in the implementation of comprehensive risk based audit program which includes all functions and branches • Conduct and/or manage internal audit reviews of BFSFCU’s processes to ensure regulatory compliance and recommend best practices. Provide detailed feedback to business unit management. Assist Internal Audit Manager in creation of monthly/quarterly Supervisory Committee package to discuss audit results, the status of current audit projects, and the implementation of outstanding prior audit remediation.• Design, develop, and direct audit engagement programs (including identifying appropriate data analysis techniques for audit procedures and/or analytical comparisons that may identify potential issues) to evaluate management controls over all BFSFCU operations and the effectiveness of all levels of management in their stewardship of the organization’s resources, as well as their compliance with established policies and regulations.• Serve as an IA IT resource, to include participating in steering committees, developing a GLBA Information Security Risk Assessment, reviewing FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT), executing IT Audits in the approved audit plan, and following-up on all IT related observations• Manage staff to plan, coordinate, execute, and report risk-based financial, operational, and regulatory internal audits in accordance with the Internal Audit charter and the approved audit plan.• Direct and review the work performed by staff-level auditors and provide continuous coaching and feedback. Provide mentoring, insight and support to aid staff in professional development.• Coordinate the internal audit activities with the outside opinion auditors, the NCUA examiners, and any other required audit/exams. • Provide review and analysis of business processes and best practices, including significant system development projects, to BFSFCU business units to maximize operational effectiveness consistent strategic objectives. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Sarbanes-Oxley Testing Performed SOX testing for global divisions. Testing involved analyzing key processes, including Revenue Recognition and Deferral, Major Projects, Cash, Collections, Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Swaps, Invoicing,Financial Reporting, Inventory, Payroll/Human Resources, Tax, and Treasury. Developed and executed test plans to assess the effectiveness of control performance Compiled a list of observations and exceptions and developed recommendations… Show more Sarbanes-Oxley Testing Performed SOX testing for global divisions. Testing involved analyzing key processes, including Revenue Recognition and Deferral, Major Projects, Cash, Collections, Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Swaps, Invoicing,Financial Reporting, Inventory, Payroll/Human Resources, Tax, and Treasury. Developed and executed test plans to assess the effectiveness of control performance Compiled a list of observations and exceptions and developed recommendations for management to remediate gaps and strengthen existing controls. Performed process walkthroughs, updated process documentation using Visio, tested key controls, and documented results of testing in risk and control matrices. Communicated status of testing and testing results to process owners and management.Internal Audit Support Performed internal control testing for executive Travel and Entertainment audit.  Assisted with performance of internal control testing over human resources processes. Performed a Gap Analysis over Procure to Pay, Travel and Entertainment, Fixed Assets, and Cash/Treasury processes and documented process and controls.Representative clients:Algeco ScotsmanExelonGerman Marshall FundMcCormick & Company, Inc.Safenet, Inc. Show less

B.S., Accounting

Activities and Societies: President: Accounting and Business Association, Student Event Board Summa Cum Laude (4.0), 150 credit hours.

A.S., Business Administration Transfer

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa