Audit Manager

Confidential

• Managed overall execution of audit program for large scale phased SAP implementation which included, review and testing of project management and related deliverables, integration testing, data migration, training and change management.
• Designed configurable controls audit program consisting of approximately 120 SAP Specific controls across multiple functional.
• Managed execution of various audits from planning to closure of audits.
• Managed and groomed Corporate Leadership Development audit team members in the areas of audit execution, executive presence, and SAP specific audit techniques.
• Review existing process, newly designed processes and reviewed for compliance, best practices etc. and recommended process improvements

Independent Consultant

Confidential

• Reviewed overall Systems Development Life Cycle methodology in place for SAP Implementation. Designed and recommended Audit program covering SDLC, IT General Controls and SAP Specific Controls
• Reviewed and analyzed business process requirements to identify configurable controls within SAP to ensure SOX compliance.

Sr. Integrated Audit Manager

Confidential

• Manage integrated internal audits IT and Financial on global entities, and special reviews to provide assurance regarding the existence and effectiveness of financial, operational, and/or technology internal controls. Plan audit assignments in accordance with accepted professional standards and prepare formal written reports to management summarizing audit results and solutions to mitigate risk and improve operations.
• Transition the Internal Audit group from out-sourced IT audits to internal performance and
• ownership of IT audit process
• Provide thought leadership to implement IT Control Framework and standardization of segregation of duties process.
• Develop and train existing staff in the areas of proper documentation, effective communication, and leadership skills.
• Performed IT Risk Assessment to determine Audit Universe, and develop two year audit plan.

IS Audit Manager

Confidential

• Global IS Audit Manager responsible for the execution of IS audit planning and processes, risk management, detailed control evaluations, testing activities, issue resolution, and reporting. Also responsible for managing a team of IS audit staff to assess application and technical controls along with impacts to the business processes.
• Team Lead on implementing Computer Assisted Audit Techniques for key financial processes including Sales Cut-Off, Purchasing Cards, and Expense Reports.
• Developed and revised existing SOX and integrated audit Programs to produce timing and cost efficiencies of external audit review procedures.
• Developed and trained existing staff to be able to perform at optimal levels in the areas of proper documentation, effective communication, and leadership skills.
• Assisted in planning and preparing formal management response to statement of deficiencies provided to management by external audit.
• Strengthened relationships between internal audit department, internal controls group and other key areas to create a team environment.
• Reviewed all IS audits and prepared formal audit reports for distribution to executive management.

Sr. SAP Auditor

Confidential

• Lead Auditor for a SAP Global Implementation utilizing IT Audit, Financial Audit, Business Processes, and project management skill sets.
• Reviewed and analyzed business process requirements to identify configurable controls within SAP to ensure SOX compliance.
• Performed Applications Configurable Controls audit within SAP 5.0 for Materials Management, FI/CO, Purchase to Pay Cycle, and Order to Cash Cycles.
• Developed audit program for a SAP global implementation which included, review and testing of project management and related deliverables, user acceptance testing, business acceptance criteria, stress volume testing, training and business readiness.
• Assisted in the identification and development of a controls framework for data migration activities from multiple legacy systems to SAP.
• Managed and trained staff level employee.
• Review existing process, newly designed processes and reviewed for compliance, best practices etc and recommended process improvements

Senior Auditor

Confidential

• Provided assistance to clients in preparing for SOX 302 certification and 404 Compliance requirements for Financial Controls and IS Controls.
• Assisted in the development of defining internal controls for all major business process cycles for various automotive clients.
• Performed internal controls review and perform gap analysis for various automotive clients.
• Performed Information Technology General Controls audits for multiple client locations.
• Prepared documentation of all business processes and related internal controls for various clients.
• Audited internal controls for all business process cycles for automotive clients.
• Assisted in the identification and testing of ERP Application Controls.

Plant Accountant/IT Coordinator

Confidential

• Responsible for month end financial reporting including journal entries, reconciliation of sales, finished goods, raw material inputs, and variance analysis for the 4th largest Cement producing company in the world. Aprox. 97 Million gross sales.
• Reduced Month-end processing time by two days by automating month end closing procedures and increasing thru-put time.
• Reduced 1.2 Million budgeted expenses for plant burden by 30
• Prepared budget to actual variance report
• Researched and explained all operating variances
• Collaborated with plant team to determine root causes
• Reduced labor cost by 40K by obtaining additional skill sets, which eliminated need for IT Staff Member.
• Coordinated accounting process for multi-million dollar capital project, acting as liaison between corporate accounting, project and plant manager, and vendors to ensure all expenditures were paid on time, within budget, and capitalized accordingly.
• Researched, purchased and implemented all information systems components including local area networking technologies, services, PC's and all hardware components.
• Repeatedly recognized for successfully implementing various information technology initiatives and obtaining project management skills without previous experience or training.