Manager Management
Resume:
STEVEN ALAN COHEN
abmazu@r.postjobfree.com
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Boca Raton, FL 33498
SUMMARY
A results-oriented Audit Manager with demonstrated audit experience with
Fortune 500 companies. Solid analytical and organizational abilities in
audit planning and implementation. Ability to recommend operating
efficiencies and potential cost savings and follow-up on implementation.
Works effectively on an independent basis as well as part of a team.
Excellent writing and communication skills with individuals at all levels.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND/OR SKILLS
Experienced in developing and expanding internal audit departments by
developing policies and procedures, audit programs, annual plan and
budgeting and risk-based analysis. Experience in financial, operational and
Sarbanes-Oxley audits for both domestic and international operations.
Actively recruited and developed staff with a proven ability to transfer
job knowledge and skills to all levels. Consistently generated measurable
cost savings to enable audit department to pay for itself. Assisted in
improvement of operating efficiency by elimination of duplicate tasks and
unnecessary paperwork. Expertise includes:
. Supervision and scheduling of staff in the timely completion of audits
and assignments
. Strategic planning and budgeting on all audit projects
. Timely reporting of audit findings to both local and senior management
. Flexibility to handle special projects and management requests as
needed
. Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power
Point, MS Outlook
. Audit Software Tools: Auto Audit, ACL and SOX Compliance Software
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN EXPRESS - Weston, FL 2010 -
Present
SOX Contractor
Assist with the development of SOX testing procedures for the newly created
Risk and Control Group
for the Billing and Payment Services (BPS) division of this global
financial services company.
Work with various control owners to document controls and the creation of
testing procedures to address
the risks associated with each control. Develop testing templates to
document test procedures and results.
Enter test results in the SOX audit software (Open Pages) along with
supporting documentation.
Completed required training for US Card - Bank Regulatory Compliance and
Security and Privacy
Awareness as mandated for all employees and contractors.
ALCATEL-LUCENT (Lucent Technologies) - Miramar, FL
2006 - 2009
Internal Audit Manager
Conducted financial and operational audits of manufacturing facilities and
Shared Services functions in the Americas region (North America, Central
America and South America), for this $18 billion global telecommunications
Company. Performed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance audits and Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) audits. Drafted comments and findings for
audits performed for inclusion in the Detailed Findings and Executive
Summary reports. Allocation of audits was approximately 25% financial and
operational audits and 75% SOX/FCPA compliance audits.
. Verified satisfactory control environment existed to ensure Company
compliance with SOX as required by law.
. Validated Company compliance with FCPA laws to prevent penalties and
fines by the U.S. Department of Justice.
SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS - Miami, FL 1996-
2006
Audit Manager
Developed and staffed newly created Internal Audit Department for this
privately owned $7 billion wholesale distributor of beverages. Conducted
and supervised financial and operational audits of company distribution
centers, Business Solutions Group functions and Corporate. Developed audit
programs, planned audit scope and time-frame required, oversaw scheduling
and reported on follow up audits. Evaluated internal control environment
and made recommendations to streamline operations and reduce costs.
Composed draft report and final reports to management. Worked on special
projects as delegated by management, assisted with acquisitions performing
due diligence reviews and assisted outside auditors as necessary.
. Helped to generate additional revenues by uncovering program errors
related to billings to suppliers related to various marketing
programs.
. Uncovered cost savings related to incorrect sales taxes charged by
vendors.
. Provided assistance to other departments in connection with
implementation and monitoring of compliance with Federal and State
liquor laws and regulations, and the Company(s regulatory
certification relative to the importation of alcoholic products.
. As part of the SAP implementation team, assisted with analyzing the
control environment for the conversion from legacy accounting systems to
SAP for the entire company, including modification of audit steps to
adequately audit functions covered by SAP.
PHILLIPS-VAN HEUSEN - Bridgewater, NJ 1991-
1995
Senior Internal Auditor
Conducted and supervised audits of company's worldwide manufacturing
operations including distribution centers, corporate and wholesale/retail
divisional functions for this $1.3 billion apparel manufacturer and
retailer. Analyzed financial statements for compliance with GAAP;
developed audit programs; planned audit scope and time-frame required;
oversaw scheduling and reporting on follow up audits. Evaluated internal
control environment and made recommendations to streamline operations and
reduce costs. Delegated junior staff and coordinated logistics for off-
site audits. Assisted outside auditors with year-end audit work as
required.
. Generated one-time cash flow increase of $400,000 and approximately
$50,000 daily increase in cash by recommending change to balances used
for sweeping retail bank accounts.
. Instrumental in saving $50,000 in carton purchases by recommending
national contracts.
. Saved $25,000 in interest expense by requesting customs duty payments
to brokers be delayed for a 10-day grace period.
. Encouraged audit staff to be part of overall audit planning and
strategies.
. Recommended new procedures regarding freight payment system which were
subsequently implemented.
EDUCATION
BARUCH COLLEGE - New York, NY
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - inactive
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Institute of
Internal Auditors
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