Audit and Risk Professional

ERIC V ANDERSON

**** ***** ** • MEMPHIS, TN *****

CELL 704-***-**** • HOME 901-***-**** • E-MAIL ***********@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking to leverage broad-based finance and relationship building skills in Audit or Risk Management that utilizes my achievements, skills, strategic thinking and leadership abilities.

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Detailed-oriented, highly ethical professional with over 15 years of auditing/risk management and project/change management experience.

Financial institutions, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing and automotive industry experience.

Exceptional record of delivering in-depth analysis and value-added risk management solutions to senior and executive management.

Rich understanding of financial concepts and principles.

Works with diverse groups of clients to align business needs with strategic solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Financial Consultant Jefferson Wells International, Charlotte, NC 2007 - Current

Develop, manage and implement a robust risk based SOX compliance framework designed to identify, remediate and manage control risk and maintain a sustainable control environment

Increased productivity, strengthened internal controls over financial reporting and the business processes by reviewing and re-engineering business processes and application / transaction level controls. Re-structured process narratives and introduced framework of entity level controls.

Collaborate with global cross functional departments, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, External Audit teams and stakeholders including business, IT and consulting resources. Partner to leverage existing process work to ensure integration and implementation of optimal control solutions which meet enterprise strategic objectives. Lead and facilitate collaboration opportunities.

Recommend and implement process improvement solutions, which result in greater operational and control efficiencies and effectiveness.

Internal Controls & Audit Manager HealthSouth Corporation, Birmingham, AL 2006 - 2007

Led and assisted in the development, and oversaw the execution of the annual audit plan, evaluation of the Company’s compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, ensuring all auditable entities are identified, ranked according to their respective audit risk, and allocated appropriate audit resources. Adjusted audit plan when necessary for emerging risks.

Managed the audit process so that audit plan is executed in most effective, efficient manner and in accordance with audit standards, including timely reporting of control issues along with cost-effective recommendations to management.

Performed ongoing assessment of the overall control environment, keeping abreast of significant control issues, developments, and trends. Conducted remediated testing.

Provided leadership, coaching, motivation and training while managing a team of 10 auditors.

Senior Audit Project Leader Federal Express, Memphis, TN 2005 - 2006

Investigated, documented, evaluated, and tested internal controls related to integrated financial, operational, compliance, information systems audits, and special projects.

Developed strategic plan for addressing risks identified around business, financial and IT processes affecting financial reporting resulting in improved corporate-wide operating efficiency.

Independently developed detailed audit plan(s) to accomplish audit objectives.

Independently reviewed draft audit findings with process owners and facilitate response for remediation.

Independently drafted an audit report including an executive summary and a detail of observations and responses.

Audit Project Manager Wachovia Corporation, Charlotte, NC 2002 - 2005

Evaluated existing business strategies within fixed income products, real-estate capital markets, and structured asset finance for Wachovia Global Markets and Investment Bank's (GMIB) two-year international expansion initiative into Europe and Asia.

Developed objective analysis for an effective growth strategy to mitigate operational risks and conform to international regulatory compliance requirements in the areas of operations, compliance, and information technology.

Communicated control and process improvement opportunities to management both verbally and in written reports.

Financial Consultant Jefferson Wells International, Charlotte, NC 2002 - 2002

Developed strategic plan for clients while setting expectations and managing the development of long term relationships.

Designed and performed risk-based operational and financial audits for key business processes in accordance with acceptable audit standards to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial records, efficiency of operations, and compliance with Company policies and guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, and contractual agreements.

Documented processes as necessary to assist in risk and control identification. Includes, but not limited to, interviewing employees and management, reviewing policies and procedures, performing walkthroughs, and creating process narratives, flowcharts, and walkthroughs.

Senior Consultant Ingersoll-Rand Corporation, Charlotte, NC 2000 - 2002

Provided subject matter expertise in project management, project scope definition, risk identification/mitigation, use of project methodology, resource allocation, and other areas of expertise based on professional knowledge and background.

Led complex business advisory assignments/projects and recommended efficient business structures for companies in the European and Asia Pacific regions.

Developed accurate and complete internal control and system documentation as well as evaluating associated, financial, operational, technology and management risk which resulted in corporate wide operating efficiencies.

Financial Project Analyst Nationwide Insurance, Columbus, OH 1992 - 2000

Led six marketing campaigns and generated up to $12mm in new premium dollars per campaign and managed $6mm budget. Monitored success measurements for return on investment.

Developed overall scope for a corporate Customer Relationship Management (CRM) initiative to cross-sell financial products. Resulted in 15% improvement in client retention and 5% increase in sales in existing client base.

Partnered with compliance, actuarial, legal, communications and information technology to develop prototype customizable website, allowing Sales Managers to directly interact with clients to cross-sell financial products.

Launched successful opening of new Urban Sales and Service Centers.

EDUCATION

Jackson State University

Bachelor of Science in Finance, 1989

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