An experienced financial professional with a successful career managing risk, performing due diligence, leading projects and handling time-sensitive, complex transactions.
Skills
Internal Control/Audit
Risk Management
Client Service
SOC (ISAE 3402) Reporting
Audit report writing
Data Analysis
Work History
Audit Associate06/2016
to Current BDO – ST. LOUIS,
MO
Responsible for planning, analysis, and reporting of financial activities to support conclusions regarding the accuracy of client assertions on the following types of audit and attest engagements:.
Financial Statement Audits of mid-sized companies in a variety of industries.
Service Organization Control (SOC) 1 Reporting for the Healthcare and Financial Services Industries (ISAE 3402).
Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 and 3 Reporting for Software Development, Datacenter, and Technology Services Companies.
Regulation W Internal Audit for a Large Banking Institution.
Perform WebTrust audits for multinational technology and e-commerce companies.
Advanced Staff International Internal Auditor06/2015
to 06/2016 NESTLÉ MARKET AUDIT – ST LOUIS,
MO
Gained extensive knowledge of the consumer-packaged goods industry for Nestlé USA and Nestlé Canada through the operational audits of factories, head offices, and distribution centers for various functions including finance, engineering, safety, human resources, IS/IT, procurement, and supply chain within the United States and Canada.
Plan and perform audits and projects, including risk assessments, documenting processes and key controls.
Prepared audit reports for review by Head of Audit and developed recommendations to correct deficiencies.
Presented findings and recommendations in order to improve current business processes to CFO, Divisional Vice-presidents and Senior Management within Nestlé businesses.
Planned and performed fraud investigations of suspicious activity of individuals within the business reported through various methods to the company.
Prepared oral and written reports of fraud findings to convey forensic analysis of complex financial business transactions results to management.
Performed analysis utilizing SAP and IDEA for operational audits and fraud investigations.
Consulting Intern01/2015
to 04/2015 UHY ADVISORS LLP – FARMINGTON HILLS,
MI
Participated in audits and reviews of mid-sized companies in a variety of industries.
Prepared individual, corporate and partnership tax returns, tax projections, and performed tax research.
Collaborated with partner, principal, and senior managers on consulting projects.
State & Local Tax Intern05/2013
to 08/2013 MASCO CORPORATION – MI
Prepared state and local corporate income/franchise tax returns for approximately 60 business units.
Incorporated changes to state and local tax law to current year returns to ensure accurate tax filing.
Education
BBA: AccountingAUG 2013UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-
High School Diploma: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL-
BRISTOL,
UNITED KINGDOMStudies in International Financial Accounting and completed a work placement.
