Stan F. Pawlowski
***** ****** ***** *** ******, IL 60452 708-***-**** ****.*.*********@*****.***
Profile:
Motivated and resourceful finance professional focusing on the evaluation and improvement of an
organization through an independent view and evaluation. My expertise is diverse building credible and
supportive relationships with clients and donors. I am solutions-minded, able to work creatively and
analytically in a problem-solving environment. Experience in internal audit, account reconciliation,
accounts payable, accounts receivable, and client services and support.
Professional Experience:
November
Compliance Senior Associate (Contract) Discover Financial Services
2014 - January 2015
Direct engagement with all levels of management within the Law and Compliance Departments of
the Discover Financial Services Organization
Define test strategies and enhance the testing program standards by performing walk -throughs
and overviews with Attorneys, Senior Management, and/or assigned process owners
Responsible for supporting cross-function testing initiatives
Key stakeholder in the development of test plans and scripts with a focus on the development of
robust test strategies designed to identify control weaknesses, perform/determine root cause and
recommend solutions
Report on testing activity and results, test case coverage, required resources, defects discovered
in their status, and performance baselines
Ensured timely delivery of different and multiple performance milestones
Focused on the identification of legal and regulatory impacting issues, including remediation
when required
Serve as a key contact for testing, governance, and review of assigned risk controls
Covenant Trust Company 2007-2013
Internal Control & Compliance Auditor
Evaluation of corporate policies; monitor compliance/control issues and recommend
policy/procedural changes as required to enhance controls address all areas of risk to the
company and its clients
Develop internal control objectives and develops Audit Work Plan
Document audit work, including steps taken and frequency performed, to support conclusions and
recommendations
Research all state and federal regulations that could pertain to corporate policies and reviews
compliance
Review and assess information technology controls and procedures, ensuring compliance with
policy/procedures and regulatory requirements
Assessment with the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis the Audit Work Plan and all audits
performed
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Successfully developed and implemented an internal audit program
that included operations, administration, corporate finance and IT.
1995-2006
Senior Annuities Specialist Moody Bible Institute
Prepare and reconcile monthly journal entries
Prepare 1099-R and transmit data for annuitants and IRS respectively
Prepare annuity reserve calculations using Gift Wrap software
Create, review, and distribute annuity checks
Provide and maintain client service to both inside and outside contacts
Maintain MBI Trust accounts
Post dividend and interest reinvestment amounts
Perform daily cash sweeps of all trust accounts
Post cash transactions
Generate and review daily trust payments
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Successfully managed the gift annuity program which involved
sending payments on a daily basis, posting daily journal entries and maintained high client
support.
Assistant Credit Manager Moody Bible Institute
Provide managerial support for Credit Department
- Post A/R for top five business accounts
- Create client correspondence
- Post and reconcile business accounts to G/L
- Responsible for collection of past due customer invoices and weekly reporting of collection
status to senior management
- Submit requests to senior management and supporting documentation for accounts
requesting credit lines
- Maintain bad debt and bad debt recovery records
Technical Experience:
PGCalc, Inc: Gift Wrap and Planned Giving Manager
Database applications:
Oracle 11i
CARS Financial Software
MAUI – Enhanced Trust Accounting System
Microsoft Office Suite
Education:
Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL 1995
Bachelor of Arts
Cannon Financial Institute
Graduate Internal Audit Schools I, II, III 2008
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