Manager Quality Assurance

RAMON E. GARCIA BOYD

RAMON E. GARCIA BOYD, MBA, CIA

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SENIOR PRACTICE CONSULTANT

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Audit Management SOX Compliance User Acceptance Testing

MULTIFACETED, PRAGMATIC, SENIOR EXECUTIVE WITH MORE THAN 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CONTRIBUTING TO ADVANCED

SOX

CORPORATE PERFORMANCE THROUGH SKILLFUL ALIGNMENT OF RESOURCES WITHIN CORPORATE OBJECTIVES IN THE

COMPLIANCE/INTERNAL AUDITING INDUSTRY AND USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• • Client Relations Management • UAT Finance lead

SOX Compliance

• • Ethics and Compliance • Project Management

Internal Audit Policies

• • Inventory/Resource Systems • Internal Control

Risk Assessment

• Documentation

Policies & Procedure

Documentation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RAC – Oxnard, CA 03/2011 to 07/2012

Internal Audit Manager

Updated and consolidated narratives for key processes. Executed Internal Control Testing of key transactional

processes in support of external auditor’s requirements. Evaluated system access to the recently implemented

Oracle ERP platform.

Key Achievements:

Successful completion of internal control testing in support of external auditors.

Successful mapped and documented key financial controls and risks.

EMC CONSULTING – Los Angeles, CA (Consulting) 12/2009 to 09/2010

Senior Practice Consultant

Lead the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of supporting processes and functionalities for the client Finance Systems

to ensure a successful deployment of new applications. Coordinated with the Client Finance Lead the schedule of

the 12 areas involved in the testing of applications. Followed up with the Defect Manager on significant defects for

resolution by the IT team. Liaised with other functional area Leads to ensure key business processes included the

Finance test cases needed for the successful execution of the business process. Developed UAT policies and

procedures manual and training material at client’s request.

Key Achievements:

Successful identification and follow up of significant defects for remediation by IT.

Successful mapped and documented in Quality Center the Functional Requirements been tested.

YAHOO, INC. - Burbank, CA (Consulting) 11/2008 to 7/2009

IT SOX Auditor

Tested IT general computer controls of the Search Marketing, Online Advertising and Small Business Services

Systems (Applications, Databases, and Operating Systems), to ensure that systems access, change management and

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back up & restore controls and procedures were in compliance with SOX 404. Executed review of the Marketing

Systems Policies and Procedures to assure the different Policies and Procedures owners have updated them and that

changes have been properly communicated to the different teams.

Key Achievements:

Successful remediation and implementation of corrective controls for noted exceptions.

Successful implementation of preventive controls after walkthrough noted deficiencies.

TRANS ENERGY USA - Los Angeles, CA (Consulting) 12/2008 to 1/2009

Division Controller

Supervised staff of 3 (A/P and A/R clerks)

Performed analysis of internal controls for the accounting system, identifying areas of weaknesses discussed with

management for correction and implementation of best practices. Reviewed and matched the daily delivery tickets

report, to invoices, bills of lading, shipping reports and price lists to make sure daily sales were properly recorded,

made recommendations from this work to improve internal controls.

Key Achievements:

Uncovered $100,000 of unrecorded liabilities while supporting external auditors in their year-end audit of

the company financial statements.

GSBB A DIVISION OF JH COHN, LLP - Los Angeles, CA 8/2007 to 9/2008

Senior Business Risk Consultant

Implemented and executed Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 for clients. Assessed and determined materiality.

Performed top down risk assessments, with oversight of operational gaps, effectiveness of existing controls, and

business process documentation. Supported clients in areas of SOX implementation such as corporate governance,

segregation of duties assessments, policies and procedures documentation. Performed agreed upon procedures.

Planned and participated in special projects, performed market research to assess local current market conditions

for SOX.

Key Achievements:

Built excellence client relations with industry leaders in biotechnology, telecommunications, and the

entertainment industry to name a few.

Built reputation with clients as proactive problem solver and team player.

Coached new hires/client on SOX Section 404 methodology.

SOX SOLUTIONS CORPORATION - Los Angeles, CA 1/2006 to 7/2007

Senior Finance Associate

Implemented and executed Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 Finance and entity-level control infrastructure appraisals.

Assessed and determine materiality. Performed risk assessments, with oversight of operational gaps, effectiveness

of existing controls, and business process documentation. Author and submit test scripts. Supported clients in areas

of SOX implementation such as; corporate governance, segregation of duties assessments and policies and

procedure documentation.

Key Achievements:

Developed excellence client relations with industry leaders in nanotechnology, mortgage services,

cosmetics, and the retail industry to name a few.

Oversaw the development of policies and procedures for our client by our overseas affiliate office.

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RAMON E. GARCIA BOYD

BELLSOUTH PANAMA, S.A. - Panama 10/1999 to 3/2005

Internal Audit Manager

Developed the internal audit function, striving to promote an internal control culture, by regularly meeting with key

managerial executives and members of the Ethics and Compliance committee. Devised and launched yearly audit

programs. Administered, supported, and directed internal audit processes to deliver excellence in billing, pre-paid,

and financial systems benchmarking and standardization. Chief leadership of 2 specialized units, overseeing

operations and auditing processes.

Key Achievements:

Strategically aligned resources to achieve a cyclical inventory counting control to minimize inventory

shortage risks and eliminate redundant end-of-the-year costs.

As key member of the Ethics and Compliance committee, optimized compliance to all aspects local and

international laws and regulations.

Orchestrated and led investigations of all internal fraud cases and offered recommendations to resolve and

mitigate further risk.

LOTERIA NACIONAL DE BENEFICENCIA - Panama 10/1994 to 9/1999

Director of Internal Auditing (1995-1999)

Structured and led yearly audit programs for a $450M operation, leading 25 employees. Advised and presented

recommendations to resolve and improve processes. Enhanced employee knowledge through continuous training

and development. Implemented processes and systems that generated higher productivity and revenues through

daily operations management and leadership. Fostered cohesive and productive workplace atmosphere through

straightforward management and motivation. Proven ability to hear prospective corporate needs and establish

solutions to meet those needs within their allotted budgets. Reviewed policies and procedures of the accounting,

budget, and treasury departments for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Achievements:

Spearheaded, co-directed, and led a $14.5M modernization project for the total integration of the Lottery’s

cash sales and inventory control system; scope included: organizational diagnostic, bar coding system, and

a computer training center.

As key member of the EDP committee which coordinated the homologation process, proactively engaged

in a national integrated solution for the Lottery.

Implemented controls to minimize fraud at the bi-weekly lottery draws.

Sub Director of Finance (1994-1995)

Coordinated the compilation and preparation of the annual budget with other executives of the National

Lottery for presentation at the National Assembly. Supervised the Accounting, Budgeting and

Treasury functions. Prepared and analyzed financial reports.

Key Achievements:

Analyzed the policies and procedures of the accounting, Budget, and Treasury departments and

activated recommendations to improve efficiency by 5%.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

MBA - Nova South Eastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

July 2003 Specialization in Finance GPA: 3.76

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December 1995 Master in Business GPA: 3.34

Bachelors of Science - Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua, Panama, Rep. of Panama

September 1993 B.S., Accounting

Certified Internal Auditor • CIA

Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate • (in progress)

TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT

Financial Auditing for Internal Auditors • Internal Audit Quality Assurance Review

International Coaching Certification • International Financial Reporting Standards

Negotiating Skills for Managers • BellSouth Regional training for IA Managers

Management in Time of Great Changes • Worldwide Lessons in Leadership Series

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Products: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Mind Manager Pro 7, CardMap, ePM, Lotus

Notes, MOVICS, Compliance Manager, Bugzilla, Quality Center.

ASSOCIATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

U.S. Institute of Internal Auditors • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

National Society of Hispanic MBA’s • Drucker Society of Los Angeles

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in Spanish and English

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