Wayne Christopher, Cpa, Mba Email & Phone Number

Rejoined Deloitte as an independent consultant via contract through TCWGlobal. Engaged by a multi-billion-dollar, multinational pharmaceutical client to redesign and document the internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) post spinoff from the parent entity.

Worldwide, Oo

Served in a project management and accounting subject matter expert role working with clients within the insurance, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. Major focus was leading SAP S/4 Hana implementations, (accounting, business process improvement and internal controls), and 340B Funds Flow projects for clients of all sizes.

United States (US) Record to Report (RTR) Lead and a key member of the global RTR team, based in the United Kingdom. -Worked with the Finance Directors and the Shared Services provider to resolve SAP accounting and process issues during the monthly and quarterly financial close. -Reviewed and revised approximately 300 accounting related business process manuals, which are used daily by the Shared Services provider to perform their activities for the company in SAP. This included multiple business trips to India.-Implemented an automated system for use in requesting new SAP internal orders and projection numbers. In addition, I conducted several training webinars and created an instructional video on how to use the new system.-Collaborated with various Finance Directors to strategically migrate certain accounting processes to the Shared Services provider.Key accomplishments: Revised approximately 300 accounting process manuals, to add clarity and internal controls. Implemented an online system to request new internal orders and projection numbers, saving time and money.

Parsippany, Nj, Us

On behalf of Senior Executives, I led the global implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) post separation from Pfizer and through a successful external audit. Managed a team of internal colleagues and global consultants during the SOX implementation and initial compliance testing activities, which occurred during a complex period of rapid change, including financial systems migrations, turnover in key personnel, transactional service agreements and the migration of shared service centers. Highlights of the position were as follows: -Worked directly with Pfizer’s Financial Reporting teams to obtain certifications regarding the accuracy of the ‘Carve-Out’ financial statements for Zoetis. Continuously accessed materiality and scoping due to rapid business changes.-In March 2013, during the first annual Finance Directors’ Conference, I presented the SOX project plan and introduced the project team to Senior Executives, including the CEO, CFO, CIO and over 90 Finance Directors.-Designed and implemented the quarterly SOX 302 certification and sub-certification structures and procedures.-Led and worked closely with several colleagues across multiple departments to implement the SOX infrastructure.-Key member of the team that selected a third-party consulting firm to assist with the global documentation and testing phase, especially in certain foreign language locations, for example, China and Japan.-Provided quarterly SOX updates directly to the Audit Committee and addressed their questions.-Researched and presented an initial approach for use in transitioning the company to COSO-2013.-Managed the SOX implementation and compliance budgets, including tracking invoices and expenses.Key accomplishments: SOX was successful implemented and passed review by the external auditors in March 2015, with no material weaknesses. SOX compliance procedures and activities were fully stabilized as I exited the company in 2016.

New York, New York, Us

Designed and implemented a risk-based approach for Pfizer’s Diversified Business Units to use and strategically target high-risk locations to effectively monitor compliance with the company’s international anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies and procedures. The latter is required to ensure compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977. Key accomplishments: Identified critical locations worldwide which received additional training and monitoring. Obtained support from Senior Management to implement automated systems to track certain expenditure for use in trend analyses.

New York, New York, Us

Worked directly with the Information Technology Group (IT) and Global Financial Controllers to identify risks, assess internal controls and solve business issues during Wyeth’s and then Pfizer’s global implementations of SAP. Actively participated in SAP functional requirement meetings and performed user acceptance testing based on test scripts provided by IT or the SAP technical teams. Provided monthly and quarterly updates to Wyeth’s Corporate Controller and Deputy Controller regarding the status of the SAP projects and the nature of any business or internal control issues identified. Key accomplishments: Successfully advocated for additional SAP functionality during implementations in Germany, France and Spain to allow for adequate statutory reporting and enhanced internal controls.Note: Wyeth was acquired by Pfizer in October 2009.

New York, New York, Us

Managed financial internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley reviews and operational internal audits of Wyeth’s international and domestic affiliates. This included managing a staff of 3 or more auditors, reviewing work-papers, preparing audit reports and leading the audit exit conference with Senior Management. At year-end, other responsibilities included working with the Legal Group to review Proxy statements and the External Reporting Group to review annual report footnotes and corporate accrual calculations. Conducted annual audit training and prepared staff performance reviews.-Prepared the annual travel and training budget for discussions with the Vice President of Internal Audit and the Corporate Accounting Group. -Recommended and managed a special review that recovered $684,000 of a $1.1 million security deposit from a third-party vendor.

London, Gb

Managed all aspects of an internal audit engagement for clients in the manufacturing, publishing, cable, radio, television, advertising and film production industries. I prepared risk assessments and audit plans, conducted testing, ensured proper staffing on all engagements, performed reviews of all staff work papers and created internal audit reports. Effectively managed client relationships, prepared engagement profitability analysis and client billings. Key accomplishments: Assisted a client in proving compliance with U.S. domestic content which allowed them to retain a multimillion-dollar manufacturing contract.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), International Business, Corporate Finance And Strategy

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Accounting