Management Internal
Resume:
Dana Beale
Chicago, IL
acrtzq@r.postjobfree.com
Dedicated and detail-oriented with extensive experience performing audits in a variety of corporate fields. Analytical strategist skilled in successfully navigating audits for corporations and departments large and small. Collaborative communicator focused on building relationships and delivering timely and accurate reports to all corporate stakeholders. Excellent problem-solving and technical skills, with experience in Sarbanes-Oxley implementation.
Areas of expertise, include:
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Strategic Analysis
Regulatory Knowledge
Research and Planning
Internal/External Communication
Project Management
Microsoft Excel expert
Knowledge of GAAP guidelines
Problem Resolution
Experience & Notable Contributions
HSBC Mettawa, IL Contract
Third-Party Review Analyst
Performed audits on third-party vendors and corporate affiliates for regulatory and compliance matters. Reviewed questionnaires to confirm whether or not third-party vendor responses met HSBC’s control requirements. Confirmed that third-party vendor procurement requests met adequate regulations and obligations in order to mitigate the level of risk to HSBC. Communicated directly with suppliers, stakeholders, and corporate executives, supplying written scorecards, one-pagers, risk assessments, and results.
Contributions & Process Development:
Spearheaded discussions with business owners, SMEs, and Procurement department to translate functional requests into contract specifications.
Developed and drafted internal policies and procedures for reviews with third-party vendors.
Liaised with vendors and internal stakeholders as HSBC’s primary point-of-contact.
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD Chicago, IL Contract
Internal Auditor, I
Performed in-depth audits on financial statements and analyzed financial metrics in order to report on risk to corporate stakeholders. Monitored compliance in regard to regulatory concerns by researching, examining, and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and related documentation. Reported findings to management by utilizing both written reports and verbal presenations.
Contributions & Process Development:
Tracked and balanced Medicare and Medicaid payments from insurance vendors.
Reviewed updates to internal audit policy and procedures, and reported comments and concerns on these updates to corporate stakeholders.
BRITISH PETROLEUM Warrenville, IL Contract
Royalty and Joint Venture Advisor
Reviewed and resolved internal issues regarding taxable interest and account ledgers. Conducted internal team meetings, and corresponded with members of the team to confirm that all matters were attended to.
Contributions & Process Development:
Planned, developed, and implemented training materials for internal employees, including visual aids, binders, and other educational materials.
Appointed key internal team members who had in-depth industry knowledge of the gas and oil field, division order & lease revenue, and how related terminology translated into supporting North American customers.
Performed the first in-depth review of internal policies and procedures for start-up operation.
ILLINOIS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT Chicago, IL 2000 to 2012
Compliance Auditor II, Securities Enforcement Department
Performed financial and regulatory compliance audits of registered securities dealers, investments advisors, banks, and other state-wide entities on a scheduled basis. Researched background information and company requirements to prepare audits. Analyzed audit results, prepared communication reports for department stakeholders, and developed recommendations as needed. Conducted searches into audit discrepancies. Planned, developed, and implemented audio questionnaire modules and maintained a working knowledge of rules, compliance regulations, and industry changes.
Contributions & Process Development:
Identified a registered representative forging customer signatures on transfer forms, which netted $100K for the department due to perpetrator fines.
Uncovered an investment advisor practicing without a proper license, resulting in a state fine of significant amount.
Collaborated internally with state attorneys and investigators on cases involving financial review, data analysis procedures, evidentiary conclusions, and GAAP accounting.
Education
Bachelors
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY Normal, IL
Currently enrolled at Chicago State University ~ Medical Coding program
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