Management Human Resources

Ronald Ruiz

** ***** ***, ******** ******, NY *2569

Email: abmzg1@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 914-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Work as a Senior Auditor in a challenging professional environment with my

best understanding of functional responsibilities and past experience.

SUMMARY

Energetic, hardworking and highly motivated professional with experience in

conducting operational, compliance, and SOX-related audits. Audit portfolio

includes publicly held companies in diverse industries, including retail

manufacturing, hospitality, energy, tobacco, and pharmaceutical. Possesses

excellent analytical skills and experience to understand the importance of

combining knowledge and skills to implement clear, concise and complete

solutions.

SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

. Expertise in Auditing and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

. Experience with Oracle, SAP, and Great Plains accounting system

applications

. Technically proficient in MS Office

. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

. Familiar with team oriented work projects through work and academics

. Bilingual (fluent in Spanish)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, NY

2006 to 2010

Biotech Company with $48.9Million in annual revenue and approximately 200

employees

Senior Analyst - Internal Audit and Risk Management

. Managed the Company's SOX internal controls documentation and testing

procedures while working directly with the Director, Internal Audit

and Risk Management.

. Performed substantive and compliance testing to ensure operating

effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with Company policy

and procedures, and SOX requirements.

. Examined Company processes and procedures to identify any weaknesses

in the systems of internal controls, streamlined existing controls,

and made recommendations to implement/strengthen processes and

controls.

. Evaluated exceptions identified during SOX/internal audit testing, and

coordinated efforts for remediation.

. Utilized effective communication skills through meetings with

management, and through written audit reports and work papers.

. Planned, conducted, and organized audits of full complexity for

conformity with policies and procedures of the Company.

. Created and implemented department reporting tools such as testing

exceptions summary templates, developed various audit work programs,

and assisted in formalizing and enhancing Internal Audit department

procedures and audit work paper forms.

. Conducted in conjunction with Human Resources new hires training by

providing an overview of the Company's policies and procedures related

to Finance/Accounting as part of new employee orientation.

. Provided external auditors (PwC) with required SOX testing

documentation when necessary (i.e., quarterly and year-end reviews).

AXA Equitable Life Insurance, New York, NY

Jan/06 to Sep06

Leading financial services organization with more than $90,124 Euro Million

in annual revenue and approximately 10,000 employees

Audit Manager - Sarbanes-Oxley Team

. Evaluated the Company's program (Risk Navigator) to monitor and

analyze the completeness of documented processes, risks and controls.

. Participated closely with Internal Audit and PWC to ensure SOX Section

404 maintenance procedures were functioning and any issues were

addressed timely

. Conducted business process reviews, operational controls testing and

assisted in assessing internal controls to evaluate their

effectiveness.

. Reinforced compliance with established internal control policies and

procedures.

. Presented findings and recommendations to management through closing

meetings and conducted follow-up of proposed remediation plans.

. Effectively managed and directed a team of two staff auditors.

Loews Corporation, New York, NY

2001 to 2006

A diversified Fortune 500 holding company with $14,117 Million in annual

revenue and approximately 18,500 employees

Internal Auditor

. Conducted operational/compliance audits of all Loews diversified

subsidiaries, including Lorillard Tobacco Inc, Diamond Offshore

Drilling Inc, Loews Hotels, Texas Gas Transmission LLC, Bulova

Corporation, and the international shore-bases for Diamond in Brazil &

Scotland.

. Reviewed and evaluated processes, systems, policies, procedures and

controls.

. Developed audit objectives and work programs to effectively and

efficiently test internal controls.

. Performed ongoing substantive testing to support management's

assessment of internal controls in areas including: revenue, account

receivable, treasury, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing,

inventory, and fixed assets.

. Participated and coordinated activities with external auditors

(Deloitte & Touch ) when necessary (i.e., year-end reviews).

. Presented findings and recommendations to management through written

audit draft reports and audit testing documentation.

EDUCATION

Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Master of Science in Public Accounting

12 credit hours completed towards M.S. in Public Accounting

Expected completion date - Spring 2011

Cumulative GPA: 3.1

Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Bachelor of Science - Major: Public Accounting, February 2001

Overall GPA: 3.2

HONORS

Student Affiliate Member, The American Institute of Certified Public

Accountants

Associate Student Member, The New York State Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Member, Mercy College Accounting Society

Dean's List: Fall 1998 & Spring 1999

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