Management Control

Accomplished Audit Professional and near CPA with 5+ years of successful

audit work seeks a challenging auditing or accounting role with a global

organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. 5 + years of completing assigned audits within budget by properly

prioritizing audit work and allocating time accordingly

. Near CPA - Passed 3 of 4 tests with my anticipated completion in June

2010. Received my MBA while working full time with my concentration

in Forensics and Fraud Investigation

. Thorough SOX 404 experience by improving reliability and investor

confidence of the financial statement presented through substantial

review of management's assertions of internal control effectiveness

. 4 years of advanced knowledge of analytical program ACL to extract,

analyze and manipulate data

. 2 + years of lead Senior Auditor experience, where I assign and review

audits per fiscal quarter while mentoring and assisting fellow

auditors to accurately and timely complete their audits

. Traveled nearly 60-70% per year for 5 + years with excellent business

communicating skills, orally and written

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

-Attended CPA classes at Northern Illinois University full time:

Jan 2009- Nov 2009

Career Education Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL

December 2007 - May 2008

Internal Auditor II

. Coordinated with college campus management to develop and implement

plans to correct any non-compliance to company standards and controls

. Acquired a thorough understanding of college campus policies,

procedures and bylaws in order to initiate the appropriate audit

procedures in a timely and effective manner

. Continually performed and reviewed audit work to make sure it is in

compliance with internal audit policies using IT audit program PENTANA

. Investigated all significant control weaknesses found and

appropriately communicated these weaknesses to the audit team and

management in a timely manner

. Created an audit plan document, for each audit, which helped monitor

my work schedule, carry out responsibilities and accomplish my goals

. Examined standard costs against actual to identify process

inefficiencies, improvement opportunities and low profit

Audit Bureau of Circulations, Schaumburg, IL January 2004 -

November 2007

Senior Auditor

. Senior Auditor for the two largest public publishing firms, Gannett

and Lee, involved in the newspaper auditing program

. Planned audit, generate audit documentation, tested SOX 404 internal

controls and completed audit report in an accurate and timely manner

using IT audit program ACL

. Performed SOX 404 management's assertions of internal control

effectiveness and operating practices to see if deficiencies or

material weaknesses exist

. Discovered irregularities, manipulation of data and other suspicions

of misconduct and fraud that were addressed to the proper authorities

. Frequently involved with client managers and officers to review cost

structure, reconcile variances and identify areas for productivity and

cost improvement

. Successfully trained and guided 8 new auditors

. Expertise in applying CAAT, including advanced knowledge of ACL and

how to detect and combat fraud from the data generated using the

program

. Identified control weaknesses and related business exposure and

recommended/communicated management action plans to board of directors

Department of the Treasury, Chicago, IL August

2002 - August 2003

(Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration - TIGTA)

Internal Auditor - Co-Op Internship

. Researched and analyzed tax compliance issues with federal and state

tax forms

. Awarded 1 year Co-Op Internal Auditor Internship during my last year

as an undergraduate

. Performed audit procedures on IRS programs to assess efficiency,

effectiveness, and compliance with laws and regulations using Monarch

- a corporate IT Audit governance software

. Learned to detect and deter fraud and abuse in IRS programs and

operations

. Actively participated in counseling activities and the individual goal

setting process

. Continuously strived to improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities

identified in the Individual Development Plan.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Certified Public Accountant - Passed 3/4 parts of exam - Anticipated

completion: May 2010

CPA Review Courses

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois

Jan 2009 - Nov 2009

Master of Business Administration -Business Forensics and Fraud

Investigation May 2006

Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois G.P.A. - 3.9

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance & Accounting

December 2003

Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois G.P.A. - 3.4

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

July 2000

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced Excel Access PowerPoint IDEA

Advanced Word PeopleSoft Peach Tree

Teammate Monarch Advanced ACL (Audit Command Language)

Great Plains Dynamics Pentana Basic knowledge of SQL

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficient in writing and speaking Spanish

Spanish, Hindi, and Gujarati easily translated into English

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