Joseph A. Ramos
Lathrop, CA *****
**********@*****.***
Summary
Experienced Professional in the field of Internal Audit for Fortune 500 companies. Expertise in supply chain operation that is valuable in communicating within cross functional business units within an organization in a leadership role. Key skills include: Financial analysis, Project management, ability to learn new skills with ease and adapt to changing work environments.
Professional Experience
Del Monte Foods Inc., Walnut Creek, CA
2014 2015
Senior Internal Auditor
Execute audit plan through the guidance of the VP of Internal Audit.
Developed a strong cohesive working relationship with my business partner through value added audits and other special project.
Coordinated the business continuation plan for invoice accuracy billing during the initial implementation of SAP which resulted in the first two month of billing approximately $400 million in the new system which played a critical role in the achieving the annual operating plan target.
Conducted process reviews of Corporate Human Resource/Payroll and Fixed Assets procedures and execution of update to the flowchart processes to change of systems and the existing control environment.
Coca-Cola Refreshments, San Ramon, CA
2007 2014
Internal Control Auditor
Location coverage of audits includes 19 Distribution Centers, 3 Manufacturing plants and 4 Equipment Hubs in the Northern California Market Unit.
Facilitate compliance audits of company business standards, SOX and regulatory control requirements.
Lead independent count audits of finished goods, raw materials, production parts and equipment inventories.
Provide ongoing guidance and influence to management in addressing control opportunities that impact the daily operations of the business.
Participated in the development of control procedures and audit programs.
Developed the tracking process in Odwalla conversion in to SAP to document the return of out of code and damaged product from the trade and write off in the inventory system.
Conducted a process review of a Co-Packer in Northern California at the direction of Internal Control and Manufacturing management to analyze business risk and opportunities to improve Co-packers operations.
Performed quarterly cut off testing of revenue to determine the validity of sales recorded at quarter end close.
Evaluate sales returns at the beginning of the quarter were reviewed for unusual trends and significantly large quantities.
Communicate results of quarterly review of revenue with management and discuss corrective action plans needed that need to take place to ensure remediation of policy exceptions.
Aarons, Phoenix, AZ
2006 2007
Operational Auditor
Perform a full independent count and reconciliation of inventory at the retail stores and Distribution warehouse.
Analyze cash management for potential cash losses.
Examine store business practices in accordance with corporate standards.
Review with store and district management opportunities to improve store operations.
Safeway, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
2005 2006
Promotional Allowance Pre-Auditor
Conduct analysis of promotional billing performance trends with the promotional agreement to ensure appropriate billing to the customer.
Monitor performance of new items within existing product lines to ensure promotional agreements are revised on new items performance.
Identify new audit techniques to enhance the efficiency of the audit process.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Accounting
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Technical Skills
SAP and AS400
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook