Quality Assurance Management
Resume:
EMERITA C. DENIEGA
Bayside, New York 11364
Email: **********@***.***
SUMMARY
An EXPERIENCED AUDIT PROFESSIONAL with an interest in a contract or part-
time position in a quality conscious organization. Strong background in
internal auditing, accounting and supervision. Traveled extensively
throughout career, both international and domestic with a number of
diverse, multinational, Fortune 250 organizations. Strong analytical,
planning/organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
EXPERIENCE
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY, New York March 2006-Oct. 2008
Audit Consultant
Performed internal audit consulting work with a prestigious non-profit
organization that included a comprehensive operational and internal control
review of processes involved in the handling and management of high-risk
materials. As lead consultant, coordinated the efforts of over 15 team
members representing operations, finance, procurement, IT and human
resources. Recommendations and remediation plan included significant
organizational changes as well as senior management initiatives to ensure
adequate/effective controls and managerial oversight. Additional consulting
works involved a review and evaluation of internal control systems in key
financial areas, including a major overhaul of T&E policies and procedures.
Recommended procedures to tighten controls over cash
receipts/disbursements, payroll and purchasing processes.
HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN OF GREATER NY, New York Nov. 1999-Sept. 2005
Sr. Internal Auditor
Performed independent financial and operational audits. Identified
strengths and weaknesses in financial and operational controls. Assessed
the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Audits conducted on the
Coordination of Benefits, Care Management Claims Review, and Encounter Data
Process Review functions resulted in significant dollar savings for the
company. Developed audit programs and determined the scope of work
necessary to meet audit objectives. Communicated findings and
recommendations. Assisted external auditors with Sarbanes-Oxley year-end
work.
GOULD PAPER CORPORATION, New York Sept. 1994-Nov. 1999
Director of Internal Audit
Established an internal audit function to examine and evaluate the
organization's activities and the adequacy and effectiveness of its
internal control systems and quality of performance.
. Established policies and procedures for the auditing activity and
directed its technical and administrative functions.
. Developed a comprehensive audit plan, identifying auditable
activities, formulating audit objectives and developing audit work
schedules and financial budgets.
. Coordinated auditing activities with external auditors to obtain
maximum effective audit coverage.
. Conducted special reviews at the request of management.
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, Self-employed, New York Sept. 1992-Aug.
1994
Financial/accounting management advisory services and tax services. Audit
consulting. Audits of financial statements of small non-profit
organizations. Individual tax preparation.
PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES, New York Mar. 1986-Aug.
1992
Corporate Auditor
Served in regional group of 10 auditors for world's largest consumer
packaged goods company with responsibilities for financial and operational
audits of corporate and international headquarters; PM Capital Corporation;
Miller Brewing; and Kraft General Foods. Total corporate auditing staff
consisted of approximately 150 auditors.
. Coordinated audit team effort to ensure completeness of audit
coverage. Prepared audit reports and presented audit findings and
recommendations to management.
. Spearheaded an audit and worked closely with management of a large
manufacturing facility to identify activities that were creating
inordinate operating losses. Final recommendations tightened internal
controls that prevented similar losses from reoccurring.
. Identified cost saving opportunities that effectively reduced company
operating and administrative costs.
. Recommended improvements in areas involving high-risk activities such
as procurement, reducing the potential for improper payments or
transactions.
THE SINGER COMPANY, Stamford, CT Dec. 1978-Feb. 1986
Diversified multinational involved in aerospace, sewing products, furniture
manufacturing, etc.
Audit Manager
Responsible for implementation of audit plans for North America, Europe and
Far East regions.
. Created a professional training and quality assurance program to
provide improved guidance and supervision to audit staff. Program also
evaluated the operation of the audit department. Conducted training
seminars; directed hiring and orientation of audit personnel.
. Participated in development of annual audit plan. Coordinated
department participation in annual audit of company by external
auditors.
. Reviewed and approved audit reports. Maintained contacts with local
management to assure timely and adequate responses to audit reports.
EDUCATION
Columbia University, Graduate School of Business
B.S.B.A., University of the Philippines, Accounting CPA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG)
Volunteer Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL) -
Queens Public
Library Adult Literacy Program
EMERITA C. DENIEGA
67-36 230th Street
Bayside, New York 11364
Email: **********@***.***
SUMMARY
An EXPERIENCED AUDIT PROFESSIONAL with an interest in a contract or part-
time position in a quality conscious organization. Strong background in
internal auditing, accounting and supervision. Traveled extensively
throughout career, both international and domestic with a number of
diverse, multinational, Fortune 250 organizations. Strong analytical,
planning/organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
EXPERIENCE
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY, New York March 2006-Oct. 2008
Audit Consultant
Performed internal audit consulting work with a prestigious non-profit
organization that included a comprehensive operational and internal control
review of processes involved in the handling and management of high-risk
materials. As lead consultant, coordinated the efforts of over 15 team
members representing operations, finance, procurement, IT and human
resources. Recommendations and remediation plan included significant
organizational changes as well as senior management initiatives to ensure
adequate/effective controls and managerial oversight. Additional consulting
works involved a review and evaluation of internal control systems in key
financial areas, including a major overhaul of T&E policies and procedures.
Recommended procedures to tighten controls over cash
receipts/disbursements, payroll and purchasing processes.
HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN OF GREATER NY, New York Nov. 1999-Sept. 2005
Sr. Internal Auditor
Performed independent financial and operational audits. Identified
strengths and weaknesses in financial and operational controls. Assessed
the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Audits conducted on the
Coordination of Benefits, Care Management Claims Review, and Encounter Data
Process Review functions resulted in significant dollar savings for the
company. Developed audit programs and determined the scope of work
necessary to meet audit objectives. Communicated findings and
recommendations. Assisted external auditors with Sarbanes-Oxley year-end
work.
GOULD PAPER CORPORATION, New York Sept. 1994-Nov. 1999
Director of Internal Audit
Established an internal audit function to examine and evaluate the
organization's activities and the adequacy and effectiveness of its
internal control systems and quality of performance.
. Established policies and procedures for the auditing activity and
directed its technical and administrative functions.
. Developed a comprehensive audit plan, identifying auditable
activities, formulating audit objectives and developing audit work
schedules and financial budgets.
. Coordinated auditing activities with external auditors to obtain
maximum effective audit coverage.
. Conducted special reviews at the request of management.
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, Self-employed, New York Sept. 1992-Aug.
1994
Financial/accounting management advisory services and tax services. Audit
consulting. Audits of financial statements of small non-profit
organizations. Individual tax preparation.
PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES, New York Mar. 1986-Aug.
1992
Corporate Auditor
Served in regional group of 10 auditors for world's largest consumer
packaged goods company with responsibilities for financial and operational
audits of corporate and international headquarters; PM Capital Corporation;
Miller Brewing; and Kraft General Foods. Total corporate auditing staff
consisted of approximately 150 auditors.
. Coordinated audit team effort to ensure completeness of audit
coverage. Prepared audit reports and presented audit findings and
recommendations to management.
. Spearheaded an audit and worked closely with management of a large
manufacturing facility to identify activities that were creating
inordinate operating losses. Final recommendations tightened internal
controls that prevented similar losses from reoccurring.
. Identified cost saving opportunities that effectively reduced company
operating and administrative costs.
. Recommended improvements in areas involving high-risk activities such
as procurement, reducing the potential for improper payments or
transactions.
THE SINGER COMPANY, Stamford, CT Dec. 1978-Feb. 1986
Diversified multinational involved in aerospace, sewing products, furniture
manufacturing, etc.
Audit Manager
Responsible for implementation of audit plans for North America, Europe and
Far East regions.
. Created a professional training and quality assurance program to
provide improved guidance and supervision to audit staff. Program also
evaluated the operation of the audit department. Conducted training
seminars; directed hiring and orientation of audit personnel.
. Participated in development of annual audit plan. Coordinated
department participation in annual audit of company by external
auditors.
. Reviewed and approved audit reports. Maintained contacts with local
management to assure timely and adequate responses to audit reports.
EDUCATION
Columbia University, Graduate School of Business
B.S.B.A., University of the Philippines, Accounting CPA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG)
Volunteer Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL) -
Queens Public
Library Adult Literacy Program
EMERITA C. DENIEGA
67-36 230th Street
Bayside, New York 11364
Email: **********@***.***
SUMMARY
An EXPERIENCED AUDIT PROFESSIONAL with an interest in a contract or part-
time position in a quality conscious organization. Strong background in
internal auditing, accounting and supervision. Traveled extensively
throughout career, both international and domestic with a number of
diverse, multinational, Fortune 250 organizations. Strong analytical,
planning/organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
EXPERIENCE
AUDIT CONSULTANT, New York March 2006-October 2008
Performed internal audit consulting work with a prestigious non-profit
organization that included a comprehensive operational and internal control
review of processes involved in the handling and management of high-risk
materials. As lead consultant, coordinated the efforts of over 15 team
members representing operations, finance, procurement, IT and human
resources. Recommendations and remediation plan included significant
organizational changes as well as senior management initiatives to ensure
adequate/effective controls and managerial oversight. Additional consulting
works involved a review and evaluation of internal control systems in key
financial areas, including a major overhaul of T&E policies and procedures.
Recommended procedures to tighten controls over cash
receipts/disbursements, payroll and purchasing processes.
HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN OF GREATER NY, New York Nov. 1999-Sept. 2005
Sr. Internal Auditor
Performed independent financial and operational audits. Identified
strengths and weaknesses in financial and operational controls. Assessed
the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Audits conducted on the
Coordination of Benefits, Care Management Claims Review, and Encounter Data
Process Review functions resulted in significant dollar savings for the
company. Developed audit programs and determined the scope of work
necessary to meet audit objectives. Communicated findings and
recommendations. Assisted external auditors with Sarbanes-Oxley year-end
work.
GOULD PAPER CORPORATION, New York Sept. 1994-Nov. 1999
Director of Internal Audit
Established an internal audit function to examine and evaluate the
organization's activities and the adequacy and effectiveness of its
internal control systems and quality of performance.
. Established policies and procedures for the auditing activity and
directed its technical and administrative functions.
. Developed a comprehensive audit plan, identifying auditable
activities, formulating audit objectives and developing audit work
schedules and financial budgets.
. Coordinated auditing activities with external auditors to obtain
maximum effective audit coverage.
. Conducted special reviews at the request of management.
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, New York Sept. 1992-Aug. 1994
Financial/accounting management advisory services and tax services. Audit
consulting. Audits of financial statements of small non-profit
organizations. Individual tax preparation.
PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES, New York Mar. 1986-Aug.
1992
Corporate Auditor
Served in regional group of 10 auditors for world's largest consumer
packaged goods company with responsibilities for financial and operational
audits of corporate and international headquarters; PM Capital Corporation;
Miller Brewing; and Kraft General Foods. Total corporate auditing staff
consisted of approximately 150 auditors.
. Coordinated audit team effort to ensure completeness of audit
coverage. Prepared audit reports and presented audit findings and
recommendations to management.
. Spearheaded an audit and worked closely with management of a large
manufacturing facility to identify activities that were creating
inordinate operating losses. Final recommendations tightened internal
controls that prevented similar losses from reoccurring.
. Identified cost saving opportunities that effectively reduced company
operating and administrative costs.
. Recommended improvements in areas involving high-risk activities such
as procurement, reducing the potential for improper payments or
transactions.
THE SINGER COMPANY, Stamford, CT Dec. 1978-Feb. 1986
Diversified multinational involved in aerospace, sewing products, furniture
manufacturing, etc.
Audit Manager
Responsible for implementation of audit plans for North America, Europe and
Far East regions.
. Created a professional training and quality assurance program to
provide improved guidance and supervision to audit staff. Program also
evaluated the operation of the audit department. Conducted training
seminars; directed hiring and orientation of audit personnel.
. Participated in development of annual audit plan. Coordinated
department participation in annual audit of company by external
auditors.
. Reviewed and approved audit reports. Maintained contacts with local
management to assure timely and adequate responses to audit reports.
EDUCATION
Columbia University, Graduate School of Business
B.S.B.A., University of the Philippines, Accounting CPA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG)
Volunteer Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL) -
Queens Public
Library Adult Literacy Program
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