MILAGROS MCGOWIN
**** ******* *****, *****, ******* 33317
C: 954-***-****, H: 954-***-**** - act30e@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Security and Exchange Commission (Contractor : Amyx)
Auditor (Contractor), November 2015 - March 2016
. Support the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of
Compliance, Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) with a specific focus
on working with the National Examinations Program (NEP).
. Receive and process Asset verifications on the behalf of examiners,
considering the NEP primary goals to: Detect possible violations of
the securities laws and regulations (including fraud); foster strong
compliance and risk management practices; and monitor risk.
. Verify the existence and integrity of assets being examined.
Seminole Tribe of Florida (Gaming/Hospitality Industry)
Internal Auditor, April 2013 - October 2015
. Perform professional internal auditing work for casino and resort
operations, following prescribed audit programs.
. Identify, develop, and document audit issues by conducting interviews,
reviewing documents, gathering other audit evidence including
verifying compliance with policies and procedures,.
. Conduct risk assessment meetings with management to identify key
risks.
. Perform tests and analyses, leading to a detailed understanding of the
activity under audit, including risks and controls.
. Analyze data for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of
effort, or lack of compliance of policies or procedures.
. Evaluate results, and make recommendations related to mitigating
internal controls.
. Prepare and maintain work papers and other reports.
. Communicate or assist in communicating the results of audits both
verbally and through written communication.
. Perform, review and follow-up on Audit results and Reports based on
schedule.
. Review department's internal control and procedures, such as Cage,
Poker, Table Games, Credit, Accounting, and Revenue Verification
. Perform Compliance, Financial and Operational audits to ensure
compliance with internal controls and applicable laws, regulations,
policies and procedures.
Chambliss Group (Retail/Oil Supply Industry)
Retail Auditor, June 2005 - April 2013
. Implementation of accounting and operational policy and procedures to
ensure that transactions are processed in accordance with established
management criteria.
. Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.
. Oversee daily operations of the accounts payable and accounts
receivable departments.
. Responsible for the financial, auditing and accounting functions,
including cash management, revenue verification, inventory control and
internal controls.
. Coordinate the flow of information with outside accountants and tax
agencies.
. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
. Conduct audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls,
cash management, accuracy of financial records and efficiency in
operations.
. Schedule and manage quarterly retail physical inventory and analyze
inventory results.
. Perform investigations of irregularities and recommend corrective
measures.
. Manage training process for management in regards to daily
responsibilities and reports, accounting, payroll and inventory
control.
. Manage Sharepoint Administration.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration - University of Phoenix, Graduated 2015
Master of Forensic Accounting- Florida Atlantic University, Graduated 2011
Bachelor of Science in Business/Accounting - University of Phoenix,
Graduated 2009
Currently studying for CIA Exam.
OTHER SKILLS
Advanced Computer knowledge (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
AutoAudit
Visio
ACL
Bilingual (English - Spanish)
Peachtree
REFERENCES
Upon request