Manager Accounting
Resume:
Ryan M. Sikora
***** ******** **** ***** #***, Reston, VA 20190 *******@***.***
Qualificat Highly motivated audit and accounting professional with a proven
ion track record of delivering outstanding results. Thought leader
Summary with excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and
project management skills. Individual contributor with a team
focus who brings a good balance of technical skill and audit
knowledge.
Education Bachelor of Science, Accounting, December 1996
Clemson University, 1994-1996
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1992-1994
Work Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co. (Freddie Mac)
Experience McLean, VA
06/2007 - Present
Internal Audit Division (Model Risk & Data Analytics group)
Audit Manager
Perform and manage control design and operating effectiveness
testing of SOX 404 key automated controls.
Benchmark automated processes within business areas using business
requirements as a means to create an automated key control,
thereby reducing the need for manual key controls.
Provide and manage comprehensive data extraction from Sybase and
Unix platform databases, and provide data analysis support to
audit teams in support of business area audits and model reviews.
Develop and manage continuous auditing activities for Accounts
Payable and Expense Reimbursement business areas using visual
analytic and risk prevention technology.
Create and maintain an automated journal entry risk scoring
process to support both SAS 99 and Finance audit objectives.
Supervise staff, including recruiting, assessing performance, and
resolving performance issues.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with audit
customers to facilitate dialogue and allow for greater
opportunities to add value to client operations.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co. (Freddie Mac)
McLean, VA
08/2005 - 06/2007
Internal Audit Division (Model Risk & Data Analytics group)
Audit Lead
Proactively contributed to the evolvement of the newly formed Data
Analytics group within the Internal Audit Division.
Tested automated key controls, and identified and reported control
weaknesses within Freddie Mac
Performed data analysis activities to support business process
audits.
Performed all aspects of internal audits of complex operational
and financial business areas, including the planning and execution
of audits, workpaper documentation, identification and assessment
of risks, communication of audit results to senior management,
formulation of agreed-upon corrective actions to audit findings,
and development of clear and concise audit reports.
Worked and coordinated effectively with the Lead Internal Audit
Teams to apply risk based criteria in the determination of the
work to be performed for each audit.
Coached and guided less experienced staff.
Performed business change assessments on new high-risk systems,
products or processes being implemented by audit clients.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co. (Freddie Mac)
McLean, VA
12/2003 - 08/2005
Corporate Financial Accounting Division
Senior Financial Analyst
Developed and maintained control documentation for business
processes within the Corporate Financial Accounting department in
support of the Corporations compliance with Section 404 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
Coordinated control reviews with both external and internal
auditors and served as the liaison for Corporate Financial
Accounting during the Corporation's SOX efforts.
Developed remediation plans for noted control weaknesses in the
division.
Supervised associates and consultants during the development and
maintenance of SOX 404 documentation in accordance with the
Corporation's standards.
Administered senior management's quarterly attestation process
prior to release of Freddie Mac financial statements.
Served on the Corporation's New Products Committee responsible for
assessing business area impact introduced by new products or
processes.
Klausner Dubinsky + Associates PC
Bethesda, MD
8/2000 - 12/2003
Senior Accountant
Assisted in fraud investigations in support of litigation related
engagements.
Researched, collected and maintained financial related data,
evidence and other documents using evidence gathering skills.
Analyzed of data using fraud prevention technology (IDEA).
Conducted financial statement audits and reviews for clients in
the for-profit industry.
Prepared monthly compilations for clients in the for-profit
industry.
Prepared tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships,
limited liability companies and trusts.
Proactively worked with clients to resolve financial and income
tax questions.
Supervised support personnel.
Computer/ ACL, Database Query tools (Rapid SQL, DB2 Command Center,
Programmin MicroSoft Access), SAS and SQL programming (basic), Windows,
g Skills Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Spotfire (Visual Analytic
tool), PeopleSoft Query Manager
Certificat Certified Public Accountant (1997)
ions Certified Fraud Examiner (2003)
Attained Certified Internal Auditor candidate (Part 1 passed in April 2010)
References Available upon request
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