Project Manager Puerto Rico
Resume:
NERÍS RODRÍGUEZ BATTISTINI, CFE, CFA, ACAMS
Urb. Las Fuentes de Coamo, Calle Santa Isabel #56 Coamo, PR 00769
**************@*****.***
BRIEF
• Accomplished auditing and compliance executive skilled in the planning and execution of compliance assurance and risk
management services based on current audit methodology.
• Versatile and respected in the financial industry known for high standards of integrity.
• Quality and service driven with exceptional ability for sizing up situations, analyzing facts and defining appropriate
strategies.
• Skilled at developing quality liaisons, relationships and work teams, instilling confidence, cultivating ownership and
accountability.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
(ACAMS) and Certified Internal Control Auditor (CICA) (In Process)
EXPERIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & LAND AUTHORITY OF PUERTO RICO GOVERNMENT
Auxiliary Secretary of Administration, Finance, Planning & Federal Affairs and Interim Internal Audit Director
Land Authority of Puerto Rico August 2012 – Present
Oversee the overall administration of the following divisions in the Department of Agriculture of Puerto Rico and its
Corporate Affiliations including, Rural Infrastructure Administration, Land Administration, Agricultural Insurance
Administration, Farm Management Administration, Federal Agriculture Founds Administration: Financial, Accounting,
Budgeting, IT Systems, Planning, Human Resources Department, Federal Funds, Internal Controls, Single Audits,
Reconciliations, Federal Grants, Infrastructure Project Manager, Human Resource Department with over 2,000 employees
and General Services. Supervise all financial matters within the Department of Agriculture including but not limited to
contract negotiations and approvals, budget preparations and variations maintenance, oversee US Federally Funded programs
to establish and maintain proper Internal Controls to Federal Funds. Represent the Department of Agriculture in Collective
Bargaining Negotiations and Agreements.
Internal Audit Director, Department of Agriculture and Land Authority of Puerto Rico November 2010 – August
2012
In charge of the Office of Internal Audit within my role is to oversee the staff of the internal audit division, make an annual
audit plan for approval of the Governing Board. Audit the various operational areas of the agriculture department and land
authority Puerto Rico, do forensic audits, audit federal funds, funds of state government, legislative funds, infrastructure,
agricultural insurance, leases of land owned by the Government of Puerto Rico among others. Submit audit reports to the
governing board with the corresponding findings. Once the governing board approves the reports, the area that was audited,
submitted corrective action plans and internal audit office approved and monitoring agencies to comply with correction of the
findings presented in reports. Besides present aforementioned reports and special investigations to Board of Governors,
Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico, Office of Government Ethics, Department of Justice of Puerto Rico and
Department of Justice USA.
CMR & CO
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTING.
Principal, August 2008 – November 2010
Accounting and Compliance International Firm with Office in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Orlando Fl. In banking
and Credit Unions industry Perform and oversee financial audits “CAMEL”, Audits of Internal Controls and Compliance
Audits aimed at Anti-Money Laundering laws and other Federal and State Banking Laws. Audits aimed at achieving any
kind of fraud relating to Transactions in Financial Institutions, identified and analyzed mayor risk and any non-compliance
with banking laws applicable there too. Audits aimed at improving anti-money laundering policies get any suspicious
transaction and Bank Secrecy Act & Money Laundering Control Act, Large Currency Transactions & CTR-104, 314(a),
314(b) forms, Wire Transfers, Know Your Customer & Risk Assessment, USA Patriot Act - Customer Identification
Program “CIP” & MSB, Suspicious Activity Report “SAR”, OFAC, Fair Lending ACT, Equal Credit Opportunity Act,
Automatic Clearing House – ACH, Regulation E – Electronic Fund Transfer, Regulation CC – Expedited Funds Availability
Act, Regulation DD – Truth in Savings Act and many other regulations applicable to banking. Internal and external Audits
for EBI (Internacional Banks) in Puerto Rico under Law 52. Like Internal Auditor Perform Forensic audits directed to the
discovery of internal and external fraud. Forensic reports are to use by institutions for FDIC and NCUA compliance. The
aforementioned reports are presented and discussed with management and their boards of directors. In charge of plans to
direct internal audits of various companies, among them commercial banks, construction industry, insurance companies,
manufactures of metals in construction, oil industry, film companies, sugar mill and group of Dominican Investors. All of the
above are in countries and cities such as Dominican Republic, Panama, California, Miami and Puerto Rico. The audits
processes that we use are COSO, Sarbanes Oxley, NIC, NIF, International Audits Guides, ACIA Audits Guides, and ACFE
Audits Guides. We use International Audits firm Documentation Process and reporting. Overseeing the audit area, companies
reading search, make audit plan, budget, audit processes to use, documentation, reporting and presentation of the same
partners and clients of the firm.
CORPORACIÓN PÚBLICA PARA LA SUPERVISIÓN Y SEGURO DE COOPERATIVAS DE PUERTO RICO
(COSSEC)
Vice President Audit Division, Liquidation Division & Executive President Primary Advisor February 2005- August
2008
COSSEC is like FDIC and NCUA in USA with the same insurance and regulatory functions in compliance with United
States Banking Laws. Serve in Audit capacity for regulatory agency dedicated to examining and auditing financial solvency,
payment system activities, implementation and compliance to regulations and public policy for all 138 credit unions
operating in Puerto Rico with deposits exceeding $8 billion. Develop annual business plan. Plan, coordinate and direct on-
site examination of credit unions to address internal control, liquidity risk, credit risk, Information Systems, compliance and
non-compliance to federal and state regulations. Assume full operational and fiscal accountability for investigated unit.
Structure examining/auditing teams, define and execute investigative strategy, processes and testing procedures to detect
onset of problem and define solutions to restore solvency and credibility within strict 90-day time line while relieving the
duties of existing credit union staff until audit is completed. Generate numerous senior management reports, i.e., action
plans, project time frame, financial statements, projections and forecasts, and investment reports. Compile evidence to
substantiate suspected fraud or non-compliance to BSA and Anti Money Laundering. Recruit, coach, mentor and supervise
48 staff members comprised of auditors/examiners, supervisors and VP assistants. Prepare agency budget and present to
Board of Directors, the Senate and House of Representatives of Puerto Rico. Draft and publish informative newsletters to all
chartered unions educating on new trends, new procedures and other data pertinent to operating within the law.
• Surpassed audit commitments for fiscal year 2005-2006 increasing numbers from 66% to 102%.
• Restored solvency and staff productivity for one failing business unit increasing deposits to $200 million.
• Drafted and presented regulatory changes:
- "Rule # 7051," addressing credit union operations;
- "Rule # 6466," regulating accounting reporting,
- "Rule # 6751, " highlighting new regulations for risk management.
• Maintained CAMEL (Capital, Assets, Management, Earnings and Liquidity) performance rating strategy to assess the
overall creditworthiness of credit unions. Currently revising CAMEL ratios in order to create a new one (it hasn't been
revised since 1998)
• Revised and updated audit guide to address common circumstances encountered; published and distributed among credit
union network.
• Directed start-up of Audit Division for Information Technology Department.
• Developed corporate website providing informative data for chartered members and consumers.
CORPORACIÓN PÚBLICA PARA LA SUPERVISIÓN Y SEGURO DE COOPERATIVAS DE PUERTO RICO
(COSSEC)
Syndicate Administrator, February 2003-August 2008
Execute administrative orders drafting and submitting, to the Board of Directors, Financial and Administrative Rehabilitation
Plans for distressed credit unions in compliant with 120-day stipulation. Plan and implement authoritative measures,
operational strategy, corrective action plans, financial and/or technical support procedures and services to improve internal
controls and strengthen the institution to meet licensing and regulatory measures. Evaluate and determine length and
executive direction of branch and return of ownership to members. Review and submit quarterly reports on economic and
administrative situations and recommendations, draft projections for current and future status. Represent the faculty at the
credit union network and serve as primary point of contact addressing and resolving problem issues.
CORPORACIÓN PÚBLICA PARA LA SUPERVISIÓN Y SEGURO DE COOPERATIVAS DE PUERTO RICO
(COSSEC)
Examiner, July 2001- February 2005
Formed part of evaluation and examining team conducting audits, special audit studies and fraud investigations for chartered
credit unions. Recognized internal hot points by performing risk assessments, and risk based operational, financial and
compliance audits of key business processes and CAMEL evaluations. Identified activities, processes and functions subject to
special audit coverage; evaluated significance assessed the degree of risk and assigned risk classification. Investigate
suspected fraud, including causes and extent, gathered documentation and developed recommendations to strengthen controls
and minimize future risks. Prepared comprehensive audit plan and audit schedule in line with COSSEC objectives. Review
examination/audit work papers and provided coaching notes improving operational efficiency and compliance to local and
federal regulations.
• Uncover fraud at four credit unions affecting a total of $5 million.
EDUCATION
PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, Ponce, PR Dec. 1994
BBA - Accounting Minor: Finance
DESIGNATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), 2002
Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) 2011
Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist Association (ACAMS)
Certified Fraud Examiners Association
Institute of Internal Auditors
CPA Coaching
IT SKILLS
Windows XP/2K, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Mortgage Ware, Publisher and Internet Search Engines,
Strong Knowledge in Regulatory composite system CAEL, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Applications, Power Point,
Excel, Lotus Notes, MAC and Apple Technology. Knowledge in Helvetia del Caribe Credit Unions Computer Program.
Certificate from Mortgage Bankers School of Puerto Rico in Legal compliance, Bank Secrecy Act Training, Center for
Financial Training in Truth in Lending and Truth in Savings. Certificate from office of Comptroller of Puerto Rico in Internal
Audit, Coaching in FARE and Audit conductive to CPA certification. Seminarian for CPA College in Puerto Rico and other
certificates. ACL for fraud, CAMS Coaching. Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Cybercrime Forensic Investigator
courses and approve in April 2009. Certified Internal Control Auditor in process.
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