David Williams, CIA
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Phone: 270-***-**** or Cell: 270-***-****
Email:*********@*****.***
CAREER PROFILE
Audit and accounting professional with over ten years of progressive experience in
auditing, controls and financial analysis across healthcare, manufacturing and
corporate finance. Proven ability to devising solutions that directly and
positively affect organizations. Respond to operational and financial challenges
with confidence, determination and focus. Use professional knowledge and expertise
to build and foster relationships with both internal and external customers.
Skilled in building effective teams that deliver results.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
FRUIT OF THE LOOM
(1983 - 1998) (2007 - Present)
THE COMPANY IS OWNED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CORPORATION. FRUIT OF THE LOOM'S MAIN
BUSINESS FOCUS IS ON BRANDED PRODUCTS FOR CONSUMERS. THE $4 BILLION DOLLAR COMPANY
IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS AND MARKETERS OF MEN'S AND BOYS' UNDERWEAR,
WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' UNDERWEAR, PRINTABLE T-SHIRTS AND FLEECE. THE COMPANY PURCHASED
RUSSELL CORPORATION AND VF CORPORATION'S INTIMATE APPAREL COMPANY.
Senior Manager Internal Audit - Accountable for developing audit programs, budgets
and determining areas subject to audit coverage via risk assessment, establishing
the audit scope, assigned staff, reviewed audit working papers, and issued
management reports outlining corrective actions. Managed a staff of four.
Performed contract audits that identified underpayments of $18 million.
Developed ACL analysis to ensure compliance with the US Department of The Treasury's
guidelines.
Managed operational audits with cost-effective recommendations reducing department
expenses 30%.
Developed plans to mitigate identified risk in off-shore operation.
Supervised advertising agency audit that recovered $100,000 in overcharges.
Coordinated special project to recover $400,000 in lost receivables.
Created a high performance work environment despite a significant increase in the
workload due to corporate acquisitions and limited resources.
Advised Vice President financial impact of various business decisions.
Performed fraud investigations when circumstances dictated necessity.
Obtained ACL Fraud Analysis training to assist in fraud detection through continues
monitoring.
CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE AUDIT NETWORK AND WELLSTAR HEALTH (2004 to
2006 & 2007)
CHAN provides internal audit services to nonprofit healthcare organization to
improve operations - from implementing risk-based Internal Audit Model to providing
services related to coding and compliance, IT, and governance education. St. Joseph
Hospital, Augusta, GA, Providence Hospital, Mobile, AL and Wellstar Hospital,
Atlanta, GA
Manager, Audit Services - Full hands-on responsibility for audit process cycle and
client relations in the performance of financial, operational and compliance audits.
Collaborated with all levels of organization in the development of audit finding
action plans.
Performed revenue charge capture audit that added $252,000 annually to the bottom
line.
Developed relationships with management and governance to create a good
understanding of the audit function.
Performed assessment of Corporate Compliance Program resulting in a department's
reorganization to increase effectiveness and productivity.
Identified $100,000 in revenue through review of reconciliation processes and
revenue cycle controls.
Assisted management in development of departmental accountability plan.
Utilized ACL analysis software in the performance of financial, operational and
compliance audits.
Collaborated with client in Corporate Responsibility Program development.
Implementation of audit function, included client and audit committee education.
Performed financial analysis and trend reviews.
Prepared oral and written communication to executive management and the Audit
Committee.
GULF STATES PAPER CORPORATION
(2000 to 2004)
Gulf States Paper manufactured recycled paperboard (CRB) and solid bleached sulfate
(SBS) paperboard to a wide range of markets.
Internal Audit Manager - Developed the annual audit plan and executed financial,
operational, compliance audits and management requested investigations.
Identified improvements that reduced accounts receivable aging by 20 %.
Executed compliance, financial, and operational audits based on the annual risk
assessments.
Developed and delivered quarterly reports to the audit committee.
Served as a member of the continuous improvement team.
COMMONWEALTH INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
(1998 to 2000)
Commonwealth's principal activity is to manufacture aluminum sheets. The aluminum
sheet products are produced using the rolling ingot casting process. The aluminum
products are sold to end-users for use in building and construction, transportation
equipment and consumer durables.
Internal Audit Manager - Accountable for audit process cycle and audit committee
relations in the performance of financial, operational and compliance audits.
Collaborated with all levels of organization in the development of audit finding
action plans.
Identified cost avoidance improvements to reduce system inefficiencies, potential
savings $3 million annually.
Managed a joint venture audit that provided an annual savings of $90,000.
Developed the internal audit operation for this multistate corporation.
Assessed the control systems and advised management and the audit committee
regarding their conditions.
Evaluated compliance with company policies and procedures and governmental laws and
regulations.
Conducted appraisals regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of company
resources.
Utilized ACL data analysis software for inventory, purchasing, and accounts payable
analysis.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
BS, Accounting
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
The Institute of Internal Auditors
TECHNICAL SKILLS
ACL Audit Analytics software licensed and fraud analysis training
Computer skills include proficiency in Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and
ACL data analysis software
Former American Sign Language interpreter