Senior Auditor Resume Chester, Virginia - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Experienced audit and financial analyst professional backed by a degree in business administration with over 7 years experience in internal audit and accounting of state and county government in addition to 6 years of professional association accounting.
Extensive knowledge in areas of finance and accounting to include: operational financial reviews, regulatory compliance testing, risk assessment, cost benefit analysis with some knowledge and strong interest in working with the Confidential.
Results - focused and team oriented individual with expertise in independent appraisals of policy, procedural and standards compliance effectiveness for an organization’s financial, physical and information resources.
Proven capabilities in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of internal controls and implementation of process improvements.
Recognized leader in establishing strong rapport and effective long term working relationships with organizational staff.
Effective and clear oral and written communication skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Visio and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of ACL audit software tool.
Member in good standing with the Institute of Internal Auditors currently in the process of obtaining CIA certification (50% complete).
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and ability to empathize with others.
Strong leadership and organizational skills with experience in event organization, captain/treasurer of sporting teams, and planning soirees with peers and colleagues

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Chester, Virginia

Senior Auditor

Responsibilities:

Performed diverse and specialized audits including independently planning and conducting audits and projects in accordance with the approved Audit Plan and prescribed time budgets.
Provided objective analysis and written reports with cogent recommendations. Scope included existing and planned business systems and processes with respect to effectiveness, efficiency, compliance, integrity of information and safeguarding of assets.
Regularly applied knowledge of business management, operational and financial principles, auditing standards, automated systems, budgeting practices, key control points, and/or legal and policy compliance in day to day activities.
Conducted limited scope IT system audits.

Confidential, Fairfax, Virginia

Senior Auditor

Responsibilities:

Performed complex fraud investigation in a lead auditor role and executed within prescribed timeline.
Experienced in independent execution of operational, administrative compliance, procurement card, management requested, and follow-up audits.
Documented findings in work papers; made corrective action recommendations, prepared written reports and recommendations to improve internal controls or operational effectiveness and efficiency; built strong relationships with management in order to resolve unfavorable audit findings.
Provided consultation to departments and agencies to respond to inquiries and resolve conflicts. Communicated with county staff and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, resolved issues and concerns.

Confidential, Fairfax, Virginia

Junior Auditor / Senior Auditor

Responsibilities:

Planned and led administrative compliance, operations and regulatory audits as well as fraud investigations and hotline inquiries within prescribed timelines.
Supported Senior IT Auditor to complete large scope systems audits.
Built and maintained strong rapport and working relationships with peers and management.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Special Research Assistant

Responsibilities:

Provided logistical support at the Confidential in addition to developing and maintaining MS Access databases to track regulatory compliance and electronic filings by all Confidential jurisdictions.
Confidential Security Clearance with 7 year background check.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Production Coordinator and Customer Service Lead

Responsibilities:

Supervised billing, receivables, and provided customer support to all major vendors for the Confidential .