Elisha Fenner Cell: 201-***-****
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Dayton, NJ 08810 E-mail: **************@***.***
Summary: Extensive experience in auditing, financial reporting and providing guidance and training to
audit team members (e.g., Staff Auditors, Experienced Auditors and Senior Auditors).
Professional Experience:
Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation, New York, NY March 2005 – February 2009
Senior Auditor, Internal Audit Department
• Worked closely with senior level management within the internal audit department by planning,
developing and executing detailed risk based audit programs for multiple audits of the Government
Securities and Mortgage Backed Securities Divisions, Risk Management, Office of Corporate and
Regulatory Compliance (OCRC), Operational Risk Management, Membership and Treasury
business areas.
• Prepared planning memos, audit programs, workpapers and audit reports distributed to Senior Level
Management and the Audit Committee.
• Responsible for coordinating/communicating recommendations with senior level management of the
business areas to enhance the internal control environment, evaluated the implications of the
recommendations and conducted follow-up with the business areas to ensure appropriate
compliance with final recommendations.
• Assessed the effectiveness and efficiency of the BSA/AML framework in compliance with federal and
state laws and regulations.
• Identified, documented, evaluated and reported on the internal control environment established
surrounding the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.
• Participated in the implementation of a department-wide computer assisted audit tool (Galileo) and
other departmental business initiatives (e.g., audit report and risk control ratings).
New York Mercantile Exchange, New York, New York April 1997 – December 2004
Audit Supervisor, Financial Surveillance Division
• Advanced within the organization; promoted from staff auditor to audit supervisor during tenure.
• Directed, coordinated and prioritized the financial and operational risk based audits of select
Clearing Member Firms (FOCUS reports for Broker/Dealers and 1-FRs for Clearing Member Firms).
• Established Risk Based rationale for selection of audit scope.
• Identified risks, evaluated the internal control environment to ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS
and exchange and Industry (e.g., CFTC, NFA) regulations.
• Conducted opening interviews with the Clearing Member Firm Liaison.
• Accountable for all audit procedures including Risk Assessment, Planning, Documenting, Evaluating
and Testing, Identifying, Reporting, Review and Follow-up to ensure corrective action had been
taken.
• Controlled day to day performance of testwork performed by team members.
• Discussed the audit findings with Senior Management and recommended practical alternatives for
operational and internal control improvements.
• Prepared the audit report with management responses.
• Responsible for performing supervisory and advanced technical lead duties including overseeing
and coordinating audit activities.
• Performed surveillance procedures as a Firm Coordinator.
Woods Paramount Ltd., New York, New York February 1991 – March 1997
Full Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager
• Implemented and maintained a computerized Accounting software (Timberline) system to produce
job costing, accounts payable (1099’s), accounts receivable, payroll (W-2’s), and financial statement
reports.
• Prepared annual and quarterly Federal, New York State and New York City payroll tax returns.
• Assisted in the weekly preparation of weekly cash flow projections.
• Coordinated and maintained office procedures.
• Prepared all proposals, bids and correspondence.
• Prepared monthly client billings.
Prudential Bache Securities, New York, New York March 1990 – February 1991
Corporate Staff Accountant, Limited Partnerships
• Filed, prepared and analyzed 10-Q’s and 10-K’s on a quarterly and annual basis with the Securities
and Exchange Commission for seven limited partnerships.
• Prepared financial statements for several limited partnerships (Real Estate, Jet Leasing, Commodity
and Mining).
• Hired, supervised and trained college accounting students to assist in the preparation of 10-Q’s and
10-K’s.
• Assisted in the implementation of an automated accounting system.
Oppenheimer & Co., New York, NY February 1989 – March 1990
Corporate Staff Accountant
• Monitored the securities trading of a $100M partnership and produced monthly financial statements
and notes.
• Responsible for other management reports and general ledger entries.
Ensign Bank, FSB, New York, New York June 1988 – February 1989
Bank Auditor
• Performed branch and operational audits of bank branches
• Assisted in the preparation of audit reports
Education:
May 1988 Binghamton University Binghamton, New York
School of Management, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Timberline (Accounting
Software) JD Edwards and Galileo (Computer Assisted Audit Tool – CAAT)