Audit Manager - Internal Controls

DARREL J. BYER, CRMA

Brooklyn, NY *****

347-***-**** - ac0oqd@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Results focused Internal Audit leader with proven success in risk, internal controls and compliance. Demonstrated ability to successfully

lead high performing audit organization for a global company with annual revenues in excess of $2.5 billon. Energetic leadership style, excellent team building, pro-active partnership combined with solid SOX, financial, operational audit background and enormous experiences in strategic planning, project management and process re-design in a domestic & international environment. Performed financial audits, process reviews and fraud investigations extensively across the continents’ namely, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and North America.

Key Accomplishments

*Successfully managed the execution of the SOX Program, *Implementation Regional Treasury function for Latin America and Asia Pacific, *Implementation Outsourced Global Payroll function (India and North America), *Enhanced inventory and payments audit training program.

COLONY NORTHSTAR COMPANY, New York, NY

Manager Accounting for Internal Audit, Finance and Accounting (01/11/2017 – 02/28/2017)

NORTHSTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, New York, NY

Manager Accounting for Internal Audit, Finance and Accounting (04/2015 – 01/11/2017)

• Driven the development of reasonable and business-minded action plans to address identified risks, control exceptions and process improvement opportunities

• Managed the execution of the SOX Program, including but not limited to, preparation of process narratives and flows, development of test plans in line with overall program approach, and assessment of controls design and effectiveness

• Lead ongoing engagement with the business and Operating Partners/Joint Ventures partnerships on implementation of action plans

• Overseen the work of contractors (performing the internal function) in executing on audit tasks and projects, including timely review of audit work papers and issuance of audit status to management

• Demonstrated discipline in accepted audit frameworks and standards through all facets of audit execution

• Worked within the team structure to deliver timely on all SOX and audit tasks, and guide contractors to meet project objectives and time-lines

• Traveled 40% domestic

WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORPORATION, Parsippany, NJ

Manager Business Audit, Corporate Internal Audit (09/2011 – 04/2015)

• Performed Fraud Risk Assessment, and International Fraud Investigation presented findings and report recommendations to senior level management

• Designed and performed consultation on Corporate State and Local Business Incentive Process Program

• Assisted in the completion of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 design effectiveness and operating effectiveness tests in conjunction with the business unit partners and the Enterprise SOX PMO

• Provided consultative assistance to business units relative to the design of application controls and security-related controls for system implementations with a view to implementing internal controls that are commensurate with the size and complexity of the operations

• Identified and developed project management methodology, best practices, and standards for business units

• Lead process evaluations and identified opportunities to create efficiencies or improve efficiency

• Developed and managed project policies, procedures, templates, and other shared documentation

• Monitored compliance with project management standards, policies, procedures, and templates via project audits and assist in managing and monitoring the annual Internal Audit Plan

• Formulated recommendations to improve internal control processes and other value-adding opportunities; as appropriate

• Lead, designed, planned, and executed audit program for the construction of two corporate offices

• Traveled 30% domestic and l% internationally (Bengaluru, India)

JOHNSON & JOHNSON CORPORATE, New Brunswick, NJ

Lead Senior Finance Auditor, Corporate Internal Audit (1/2006 – 9/2011)

• Planed and lead audit engagements, drafted audit reports, presented findings and recommendations to line management, managed and coach staff assigned, monitored management actions plans, and appropriately addressed control gaps

• Performed SOX 404 compliance and internal control reviews, evaluated the framework of the control environment and assisted in the completion of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 (SOX 404) design effectiveness and operating effectiveness tests in conjunction with the business unit partners and the Enterprise SOX PMO

• Provided consultative assistance to business units relative to the design of application controls and security-related controls for system-implementations with a view to implementing internal controls that are commensurate with the size and complexity of the operations

• Identified and developed project management methodology, best practices, and standards for business units

• Lead process evaluations and identify opportunities to create efficiencies or improve efficiency

• Developed, monitored, and managed compliance project policies, management standards, procedures, templates, and other shared documentation

• Designed and enhanced technical audit programs such as inventory, payroll and payments

• Traveled 30% domestic and 50% internationally (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Paraguay, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland and Turkey)

AMERICAN EXPRESS CORPORATION, New York, NY

Senior Finance Auditor, Enterprise Assurance Services (4/2004 – 12/2005)

• Conducted effective and efficient risk assessments and control evaluations to determine the sufficiency of management’s controls and developed solid recommendations for process improvements

• Evaluated and assessed compliance with governance and regulatory requirements and the Company’s policies and procedures, communicated ongoing audit results and findings to various levels of management

• Managed and coached staff assigned to engagements

• Traveled 30% domestic and 20% internationally (Brazil & Canada)

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP, New York, NY

Senior Associate, Assurance Business Advisory Services (6/1999 – 4/2004)

• Audited clients primarily in the property and casualty insurance industry

• Conducted corporate and consolidation accounting, review of financial statements and SEC reporting requirements including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K., S-1 debt filing and statutory accounting principles related to the insurance industry

• Reviewed portfolio holdings for clients in the investment management industry to ensure investments and transactions were in accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940

• Supervised and developed junior associates on audit engagements

EDUCATION

• CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, CUNY Baccalaureate Program

BS Accounting, Magna Cum Laude

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• Certificate in Risk Management and Assurance (CRMA)

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE candidate - 2017)

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA candidate – 2018)

• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – 2004 to present

• Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) – 2014 to present

• National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA, Inc.) – 1994 to present

COMPUTER SKILLS

• MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. Visio, MS Outlook, Windows & XP, Open Pages, Pentana and Sharepoint

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