AFUA NYANOR FERGUSON
Houston, Texas *****
936-***-**** **********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Dynamic, detail-oriented and proactive finance professional with over 10
years experience in auditing, financial and credit analysis, investment and
account management, and mortgage banking. Goal-oriented, diligent and with
a strong sense of urgency, thrives in fast-paced environments. Excellent
communicator and team player with proven problem solving skills focus on
delivering business results.
System and Technical skills:
Excel Ivault Microsoft Office Tools
Macros Data Verify People Soft/ Oracle
SAP Pivot Tables
EXPERIENCE
JP Morgan Chase Bank, Houston, TX
2012 - June 2014
Sr. Loan Processor
. Analyzed and reviewed financial statements, tax returns, appraisals
and title insurance.
. Reviewed credit reports and calculated income and assets thoroughly to
assess customer's credit worthiness.
. Audited loan contracts for accuracy and provided recommendations on
loan adjudication.
. Processed monthly pipeline of 40-45 loans and ensured closing dates
are met.
. Consistently recognized by Chase for accurate, complete and timely
loan auditing.
. Ensured customer satisfaction by proactively providing loan status to
customers and working with them to resolve concerns.
. Created trending and analysis reports on loans using sigma six quality
functional deployment tools methodology to aid risk mitigation
decisions.
. Researched, documented and presented operational lapses attributed to
loans lost to proxy banks.
. Reconciled and validated mortgage backed securities, loan accounts for
reporting across different reporting standards using matrix logic,
mapping and data conversion rules.
BP Global, Houston, TX
2011
- 2012
Audit II
. Coordinated and supported the Upstream Supplier Audit and Compliance
teams by gathering relevant contract document and ensuring audit
schedules are met.
. Ensured due diligence by auditing vendor with regards to anti-money
laundry, bribery, corruption audits and updated claims status
. Reconciled supplier multibillion dollar billing data against BP's SAP
Accounts Payable records in preparation for quarterly field audits and
resolved variances between accounts payable balances and billing
source document.
. Trained auditors on how to record audit findings in CAP Tool Database.
. Prepared multibillion dollar quarterly audit status reports for BP's
Regions and Divisions.
. Disputed management resolution on vendor related issues and complaints
First Bank & Trust, Nacogdoches, TX
2010-2011
Banking Associate
. Facilitated the daily transactional needs of the private banking client
base including processing deposits, retail loan proceeds, transfer
payments and overdrafts.
. Managed and maintained appropriate client records including retail loan
and deposit accounts.
. Sold bank services such as money orders, cashier checks, traveler's
checks, and bonds.
. Effectively resolved and escalated customer concerns.
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
2008 - 2010
Graduate Research Assistant
. Conducted an independent research study on "Random Diversification and
Risk Reduction" before and after the introduction of the Euro currency in
Europe.
. Selected ETFs and Mutual Funds and analyzed performance from 01/01/1988
through 12/31/2008.
. Conducted research on the performance of FX trading facilities and
derivatives over the counter trades for a consulting investment firm to
streamline risk mitigation procedures and methodologies for its OTC
assets and liabilities
CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Irving, TX
2005 - 2006
Closing Review Specialist
. Reviewed and identified post-closed loan errors and proactively resolved
them.
. Coordinated with Loan officers and Title Companies to meet closing
deadlines.
. Reviewed and monitored the accuracy of loan documents such as title
abstract and insurance.
. Researched, followed-up and resolved client inquiries and problems.
First Horizon Home Loans Corporation, Irving, TX
1999 - 2004
Mortgage Loan Auditor
. Identified and gathered documents required for loan underwriting.
. Audited and processed conventional and government-guaranteed mortgage
loan applications.
. Reviewed an average of 40 loan application monthly for data accuracy and
compliance based on established standards of the organization.
. Managed and resolved customer-related questions such as qualifying rates,
and status of loan applications.
EDUCATION
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Major: Finance 12/10
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
Bachelor of Science (BS) Major: Economics, Graduated Cum Laude 05/08