Manager Management
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Cynthia L. Graham
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
abkmgd@r.postjobfree.com
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR - CIA CANDIDATE
Assuring Quality and Performance
SUMMARY
Astute, performance-driven, Senior Internal Auditor and business strategist
highly accomplished in successfully managing all aspects of the crucial
function of financial and accounting investigation. Articulate communicator
with strong organizational and presentation skills, adept at forging
strategic professional relationships.
A builder of high performance teams and a natural Team Leader, Mentor, and
Motivator who thrives in environments requiring a high level strategist and
a big picture thinker. Proven Project Management and Analysis skills
utilized in driving effective collaboration between Accounting, Audit and
critical business functions. A subject matter expert and valued team
member, always willing to go 'above and beyond' the ordinary to achieve
goals and objectives.
. Proven analytical skills as demonstrated in financial investigation
and reporting, combined with excellent computer literacy and an expert
knowledge of computerized accounting applications. Well versed in all
aspects of corporate operations, financial integration and
interdependency.
. A trusted advisor to Senior Management with proven Project Management
skills utilized in promoting the financial stability, reliability and
development of all facets of the company. Able to undertake
independent assignments and follow through with the detail necessary
to meet business objectives with confidentiality, discretion and
complete reliability.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic and Tactical Planning . Financial Analysis . Financial
Performance Reporting
Enterprise Management Solutions . Program Management and
Execution . Process Improvement
Client Relationship Management . Solution Design .
Creative Practices . Forecasting
Risk Management . Team Development . Team Leadership . Team Building
Needs Assessment .Proposal Development . Executive Presentations
Mergers/Acquisitions . SOX Reporting . Bond Properties
EMPLOYMENT
DMG Worldwide, Inc. Atlanta, GA 2010 -
Accountant Temporary Assignment
Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial
reports including tax return preparation and reporting. Analyzes trends,
costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict
future revenues and expenses. Reports organization's finances to
management and offers suggestions about resource utilization, tax
strategies and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
Analyzes financial statements to see how well they conform with established
laws, standards, regulations and procedures. Appraise the efficiency and
economy of operations and the effectiveness with which those functions
achieved their objectives.
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. Prepare, verify, and control the entering of journal entries to the
general ledger.
. Evaluate subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and
enter corrected data into the general ledger.
. Perform all tasks associated with the general ledger, i.e., entere
monthly journal entries, execute monthly closing entries, execute
month-end general ledger.
. Prepare bank reconciliations.
. Budget preparation and analysis.
Equity Residential Atlanta, GA 2000 -
2009
Senior Auditor
Scheduled, conducted and organized audits of full complexity for conformity
with corporate policies and procedures, as well as conducted special
investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse as requested by
management.
Worked as Regional Auditing Manager, accountable for audits conducted in
eight states, coordinated with management in the identification and
evaluation of all major risks on an annual basis, and managed contact with
External Audit Resources.
Provided comprehensive training for new auditors, created a New Auditors
Handbook. Additionally created an Internal Audit Checklist PowerPoint
Presentation that was placed on Intranet website for use as a resource for
company Auditors.
. Prepared, verified and controlled the entering of journal entries to
the general ledger.
. To date, successfully completed and reported 90 Annual Audits, all
delivered within critical time constraints.
. Successfully conducted over 20 fraud investigations, resulting in
operational savings and recovery of corporate assets and income.
Regional Accountant/Projects Manager Atlanta, GA 1996-
2000
Prepared the monthly operating statements by integrating on-site
information with general ledger system, reviewed property transmissions,
and cash book postings, this included the reconciliation of all balance
sheet accounts.
Additionally, worked with Regional Manager and Operational Support to
assist in preparation of annual budgets.
Prepared and reviewed BCL reconciliations to the general ledger, provided
on-site BCL operator with reclass and no post journal entries in a timely
manner, as well as assisted the Controller with special financial analysis
projects as needed.
. Prepared a month end memorandum notifying company properties of issues
identified during the closing process for action and resolution.
. Assisted in the preparation of schedules and resource allocation for
External Auditors.
D.E.L. Development, Inc. Atlanta, GA
1994 - 1996
Accounting Manager
Managed Accounting Department, including hiring, evaluating, training and
counseling. Supervised the general accounting functions, maintenance and
completion of general ledgers, payroll, financial reports and accounts
payable processing review. Responded to data requests from auditors and
senior management, as well as performed various special projects as needed
or requested by management.
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Savannah State College Savannah, GA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
CIA Candidate-Completed Parts I & II
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), MRI, OPS, BCL, Quicken, Quick Books,
Pro Series, Profit Cents, J.D. Edwards, Essbase, ACL, PeopleSoft
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