Corinne M. de Ocera
* ****** *****, *** ******, NJ 08857
732-***-**** (home-Preferred), 908-***-**** (cell); E-Mail:
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Professional Experience:
Prudential Financial, Inc., Newark, NJ (Financial Institution)
Corporate Management Internal Auditor, Staff Level II
November 2004 to February 2009
. Perform SOX 404, Combined SOX 404 & Audit and Integrated Audit
projects to facilitate management's attestation on the adequacy of
financial reporting controls, operational controls and/or the adequacy
of internal controls.
. Prepare risk assessments, control matrices and audit procedures.
Assess & document internal controls, identify strengths and weaknesses
of financial, operational controls & recommend business solutions &
recommendations
. Conduct Information Gathering meetings with various business units in
the company [Financial Management, Shared Services/Operations &
Corporate Technology Management (IT) areas] & prepare audit planning
documents in PACES.
. Lead walkthroughs for interim & year end SOX audit testing
independently, as a lead and/or as a team member.
. Perform complete audits from the planning to the reporting phase &
document test results & observations as a team member and as a lead.
Identify issues, observations & concerns with a focus on its impact &
root cause. Present findings to management & recommend action plans
for immediate and workable solutions.
. Perform the following audits as an Integrated Auditor: FM-SEC
Reporting, FM-GAAP Consolidations, FM-Income Tax Return, FM-Income Tax
Financial Reporting, FM-Corporate Banking, Business Continuation
Office, Accounting Policy, Employee Benefits, Health & Welfare,
Enterprise Discontinued Business Solutions (EDBS), Anti-Money
Laundering (AML), FM-Corporate Center Expense Reporting (CCER),
Capital Accumulations, Global Security, Prudential Stock Purchase Plan
(PSPP), Integrated Technology Shared Service, CFO Audit, Shareholder
Services, Executive Expenses & Transportation, IT-Other MQ Series &
Omegamon, etc.
. Acquired a solid knowledge and understanding of Prudential's Audit
Methodology by participating in various training courses in auditing
as well as in Financial Management, Corporate Operations and
Information Technology.
. Coach, train and assist Staff I & II auditors, college hires and
interns in audit projects.
Community Healthcare Network, New York, NY (Healthcare Company)
Senior Budget Analyst June 2002-April 2004
. Involved in all aspects of this $50 Million Organization. Responsible
for producing internal and external reports as well as quarterly and
monthly reports required by the Federal, State and City Offices.
. Reviewed, analyzed, evaluated and controlled budget, cash flows and
capital expenditures. Responsible for tracking accrual revenues and
expenditures for all the grants and funds of the Agency.
. Reported directly to the CFO & responsible for various Ad hoc reports
required by the Board of Directors & Officers.
The Related Companies, The Related Capital Group, New York (Real Estate
Company)
Staff Accountant August 1999 to Sept 2001
. Prepared the financial statements and notes for the 10Qs and 10Ks-SEC
filings and reporting.
. Assist in the consolidation of twelve (Aegis) and five (CharterMac)
subsidiaries, their REITs.
. Prepared the schedules for the 10Qs and 10Ks, MD&A Analysis, Qtr to
Qtr Analysis, and other ad hoc projects.
. Handled cash management functions for all accounts (Approximately 50
Accounts). Performed and responsible for recording of the daily
transactions in the general ledger books, including bank
reconciliations.
. Prepared and completed quarterly and annual workpapers. Coordinate
quarterly and annual audit with external auditors (Deloitte and
Touche, LP).
. Trained and supervised junior staff, college hires and interns.
Public Accounting Experience:
Irvings, Roth and Rubin, LLP, New York; Auditor Jun 1998 to
Jul 1999
Buchbinder, Tunick & Company, LLP, New York; Semi-Senior Auditor May
1997 to May 1998
Marjorie Durden & Associates, P.C., New York; Staff to Senior Auditor
Feb 1992 to Dec 1996
. Performed audit and review engagements for small, mid-sized to
large businesses. These industries include Manufacturing, Retail,
Publicly Traded Companies, Service & Not-for-Profit clients.
. Prepared corporate financial statements and independently performed
test work in a variety of audit areas. Performed a full range of tax
preparation functions: 1120s, 1120S, 1065s and 1040s.
. Worked closely with client personnel at various levels in order to
coordinate the completion of assigned tasks. Developed communication
and planning skills necessary to meet audit timetables for completion.
. Assist clients in improving the internal control within their
accounting systems and performed detailed general ledger account
analysis for clients.
. Received extensive training in audit procedures, researching technical
issues in financial reporting requirements.
Education: Kean University of Union, NJ 1992
St. Scholastica's College
Bachelor of Science, Major in Accounting
Dean's List -1988-1989
Completed the Rutgers Mini-MBA Program (2006) sponsored by
Prudential Financial, Inc.
Professional Status: Pursuing the CIA exams; Software Skills are Microsoft
Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Oracle, Visio, Lotus Notes, PACES, etc.
Completed Accounting for Derivatives Class; List of all Training
certifications completed available upon request. Excellent References
available upon request.