Phillip M. Perini
Mahopac (Somers), N.Y. 10541
914-***-**** / Email: ablnfc@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
A highly trained internal controls professional with Fortune 100 and
Fortune 1000 experience. Skilled in internal controls for operational and
financial areas of SOX 404 Compliance processes and Internal Audits. Major
strengths include organization, analytical reasoning and ability to meet
deadlines. A creative team leader who values excellence, has high
standards, and effectively meets and overcomes challenges.
Selected Accomplishments
. Developed detailed audit programs for use in performing audits and SOX
404 testing of controls at Atlas Air Inc.
. Key force in the advance preparation, successful performance and thorough
closeouts of Peer Reviews and Internal Audits, worldwide, for both IBM
and Atlas Air Inc.
. Spearheaded the development, expansion and coordination of Sarbanes-Oxley
Reporting and Operational Controls Requirement for IBM's Global Asset
Recovery Services (GARS) Organization
. Through skillful management, provided focus and leadership to 24
countries to ensure all project office requirements were achieved and
common processes deployed through the streamlining of system initiatives
and business processes for SOX 404.
. Member and rotational leader of Peer Reviews for GARS Processes to ensure
other locations are audit ready.
. Manage and operate the Broker Sales Data Base ensuring the accuracy of
data and preparation of monthly reports for Secondary Channel Sales.
Professional Experience
Atlas Air, Inc., Purchase, N.Y. 2006 -
2009
Senior Internal Auditor
. Major focus on the planning, execution and reporting of internal audits
and Sarbanes-Oxley control testing.
. Audits performed include Inventory, Vendor Contracts and Billing, and
Fixed Assets at various domestic and international locations.
< Uncovered contractual rate errors resulting in $250,000 in
recovered billing errors.
. Responsible for development and execution of headquarters Treasury Audit
Program that included:
< Planning, scoping and implementation of the Cash Management,
Covenant Compliance and Risk & Insurance areas with in the Treasury
Function.
< Identified several areas of risks requiring headquarter oversight
for repatriation of cash from regional offices and communication of
banking information with the accounting function.
< Made recommendations for streamlining workflow processes by fully
utilizing automated banking system which was not fully realized.
. Areas of SOX coverage include:
< Treasury, Financial Planning, Revenue Accounting, Information
Technology (IT) and Sales to Cash processes.
< Developed strategies to improve internal controls and minimize risk
by performed risk assessments.
I.B.M. Global Finance - Armonk, NY 1983 -
2006
Worldwide Owner Representative for GARS Sarbanes Oxley Reporting - 2004-
2006
. Successfully managed all phases of SOX 404 Compliance including but not
limited to 24 countries.
. Member and rotational leader of divisional and headquarter level audits
at domestic and international locations. As leader of the audits:
< Responsible for conducting opening and closing meetings.
< Coordinating requests for documentation and personnel interviews.
< Preparing the final audit report.
< Coordinating meetings for follow up of audit findings and reporting
results to management.
. Audits included Inventory and Secondary Sales Channel processes including
Vendor Selection and Pricing. Manage Broker Sales Data Base.
GARS Broker Management Systems and Business Controls Analyst 2000 -
2004
. Managed Monthly Sales Data for Secondary Sales Channel, insure integrity
of the data.
. Prepared and provided necessary sales data or presentation at monthly
Executive Broker Review Board meeting.
. Conducted Quarterly Worldwide Used PC Pricing Analyses and presented
findings to management.
. Conducted Quarterly Audits of Offering (auction) Site and presented
findings to management.
. Participated in Peer Reviews of other locations, controls and processes.
IGF Remarketing Systems Analyst 1998 - 2000
. Develop and maintain communication between Contract Support System and
Accounting Portfolio Database.
. Troubleshoot billing and accounting problems in Accounting Portfolio
Database, providing End Users and Technical Support with sound business
and technical advice.
. Analyze and reconcile Remarketing Department's inventory database, a key
corporate audit point.
Marketing Practices Advisor 1995 - 1998
. Provided leadership for all US field marketing representatives and
administrators for corporate and legal practices for post signed
contractual issues.
. Directed field personnel in exercising sound business judgment with
vendor and customer issues involving billing and financing rates.
Education
B.A. Sociology - State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, N.Y.
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) - IT - General
Controls course
March 2009.
Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). I am pursuing Certified
Internal Auditor (CIA) designation. I have completed 3 of the 4 required
sections.