Key Contributor & Effective Leader supporting operations and internal auditing functions in fast-paced and high-stress environments within a variety of environments. Experienced in overseeing complex internal audits, supervising staff members, implementing process improvement strategies, and fostering positive relationships with internal/external team members. Equipped with a significant ability to leverage skills in project management and to introduce new tools for cost/time savings and efficiency improvements.

Operations Management Financial Report Development Staff Management Data Analytics

Internal Audit Plan Development Budgeting/Forecasting Project Management COSO, COBiT

Processing Improvement Risk Assessment Financial Accounting Strategy Design/Implementation

  Direct day to day financial and strategic operations within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing productivity and efficiency levels

  Supervise a staff of over 20 individuals which consists of audit and managerial team members and requires providing individualized feedback/coaching along with handling employee issues

  Compile an annual audit plan using a COSO-based risk assessment process in addition to working closely with external Auditors as needed

  Implement internal standard operating procedures, review and report audit results to the Audit Committee, and support university recruiting efforts

  Played a lead role in the creation of an audit hub for the organization s North American operations which provided support to several financial groups

  Managed internal audit operations for both Munich Reinsurance American and Hartford Steam Boiler which which required creating an annual audit plan and overseeing the implementation of the plan throughout the year

  Supervised audit team members, implemented process improvement initiatives, reported audit results, and prepared a $2.5 million budget

  Acted as a Fraud Prevention Officer within the organization and performed financial controls testing for the NAIC s Model Audit Rule which saved approximately $700 thousand

  Successfully identified over $75 thousand in false employee reimbursement expenses along with recovering over $200 thousand in vendor overcharges

  Facilitated audit related functions within the organization which included managing auditing and training/development staff along with handling new hire recruiting/interviewing

  Reviewed and revised an annual risk assessment model, created annual audit plans, and created a comprehensive quarterly report used by members of executive management

  Supported several large-scale projects such as an ACL network software upgrade, ACL project library development, and SAP joint implementation

  Senior Financial/Operational Auditor, 1996-2000

  Senior Client Auditor, 1991-1996