DONALD M. ANDERSON CPA, CFE

**** ****** *****, ******, ** 60031 224-***-****

email: acoti3@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER TARGET: INTERNAL AUDIT PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Energetic, highly motivated, and organized Internal Auditor with extensive

experience in managing audit departments, planning and performing internal

audits, and reporting audit findings to both management and the Board of

Directors. Superb written communications, interpersonal and organizational

skills. Personable, independent, and committed to producing top-quality

work through a positive and results-driven attitude.

CORE COMPETENCIES

. Ability to understand, interpret and implement auditing policies,

objectives and programs.

. Develop and implement a comprehensive audit plan of risk-based

financial/operations audit coverage with emphasis on assessment of

internal controls, along with a focus on internal controls over

financial reporting (SOX 404).

. Ability to collect, organize, analyze data to identify conditions and

causes required to be communicated in report findings with relevant

and practical recommendations.

. Prepare, review, and approve audit reports.

. Establish and maintain a working relationship with all levels of

management, audit clients, peers, subordinates and external networking

contacts.

. Coordinate, supervise, and conduct audit assignments, reviewing the

efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations, the adequacy

of internal controls, and verifying compliance with bank policies and

procedures and various regulatory requirements.

. Maintain tracking capabilities of open audit report items for status

reporting to the Audit Committee and various levels of management.

. Conduct follow-up reviews of financial or operational deficiencies

noted during audits, and conduct investigations of irregularities

discovered by or brought to the Auditor's attention.

. Analyze key processes, identifying risks to the business objectives,

identifying key controls to manage these risks and evaluating the

overall design of the controls systems.

. Meet regularly with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to

present annual audit schedules, report findings and status of audits.

. Coordinate the Audit Department's activities with the independent CPA

and all applicable regulatory agencies and examiners so as to best

utilize available resources and achieve established objectives.

. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in making sound auditing

decisions.

. Strong knowledge of audit and banking principals, practices and

governing regulations.

. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014 - Present MB Financial - Assets $15 Billion

Rosemont, IL

VP - Audit Technical Manager

Accomplishments:

> Performed internal control testing and prepared required documentation

as assigned to assess the Company's compliance with the provisions of

Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.

> Prepared and discussed audit/project observations and related

audit/project recommendations with auditees to ensure proper

disposition.

> Performed assigned audits on a timely basis as required by risk based

audit plan.

2007 - 2014 Talmer Bank and Trust - Assets $5 Billion

Kenosha, WI

Managing Director Internal Audit

Accomplishments:

> Redesigned the internal audit department to achieve comprehensive

reviews of functional areas through a risk based auditing approach.

> Performed all audits on a timely basis as required by risk based audit

plans.

> Tested key financial controls identified in Sarbanes-Oxley assessments

on an on-going basis and ensured that any deficiencies noted were

remediated and retested.

> Participated in various meetings to consult, identify risk and present

control findings.

> Developed annual audit plans, audit programs, and audit schedules for

team members.

> Redesigned the audit report format.

> Managed and mentored a staff of two internal auditors.

> Implemented Ethics Point, Inc. whistle blowing solution.

2005 - 2007 Alliant Credit Union - Assets $4 Billion

Chicago, IL

Audit Manager

Accomplishments:

> Promoted from Senior Auditor to Audit Manager.

> Instituted fraud based audit program.

> Uncovered defalcation in the Loan Department.

> Strengthened controls during annual audits, but in particular the

areas of lending, wire transfers, and investments.

> Participated as a consultant on several project initiatives.

2003 - 2005 Inland Bank and Trust - Assets $350

Million Hillside, IL

Auditor

Accomplishments:

> Established a new audit department for the bank.

> Audited all functional areas of the bank on a timely basis per annual

audit plans.

> Assisted with uncovering of a defalcation along with researching and

providing support to the authorities for their prosecution of the

perpetrator.

1992 - 2003 Home State Bank - Assets $600 Million

Crystal Lake, IL

Auditor

Accomplishments:

> Over an eleven year period redesigned, developed and grew the audit

department from one auditor to four auditors.

> Implemented IT auditing and monitoring techniques. Introduced network

outsourced audit review.

> Developed a library of Computer Assisted Audit Technique (CAAT)

reports for use during audits.

> Participated with CPA firm in their audit of the Trust Department by

performing half their scope.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science; Accounting and Finance.

Certified Public Accountant

Certified Fraud Examiner

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