ZACK FARBER, CPA, CFE

act9s2@r.postjobfree.com

201-***-****

EXPERIENCE:

December 2015 to CohnReznick, L.L.P.

Present SENIOR CONSULTANT (Contractor)

Perform Sarbanes Oxley testing, including preparation of narratives, risk control matrixes, and test plans.

April 2008 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

to October 2015 SENIOR MANAGER – CORPORATE INTERNAL AUDIT

Managed Japanese Sarbanes Oxley (JSOX) tests of design and tests of effectiveness on corporate and divisional levels.

Oversaw annual key controls optimization process.

Performed risk assessment and created annual audit plan, accordingly.

Supervised performance of regular audits, SOC reporting review, and special projects related to Hotline allegations.

Worked with IT and Internal Controls departments on the development and updates of GRC audit system.

Performed analysis and obtained data for audits by utilizing SAP System and Concur T&E System.

Streamlined audit methodologies, covering all components from planning through issue tracking as part of standardization of audit procedures, audit reports, and enhancement of audit programs.

Worked with Compliance and Ethics Officer on development of Company-wide bulletins, annual fraud risk assessments, and financial policy updates.

Communicated with Sharp Corporation in Japan, as a main contact person, including creating and providing requested documents.

Monitored remediation process of deficiencies identified during regular audits and JSOX testing.

Trained staff on the testing procedures in accordance with the testing guidance and standards of operation.

July 2003 AT&T CORPORATION

to March 2008 PROJECT MANAGER/CORPORATE AUDIT SPECIALIST – INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

Fulfilled all requirements as a project manager associated with planning, fieldwork, and reporting in Sarbanes Oxley certification testing and regular audits.

Developed annual audit plan for proactive and reactive fraud investigations as a project manager in Fraud Investigation Team.

Managed Risk Assessments for various areas as part of the annual planning, including interviews of the client’s senior management and identification of audit opportunities for the Internal Audit department.

Led meetings for Sarbanes Oxley, fraud investigations, and other special projects with senior management.

Identified and communicated best practices to the business partners during Sarbanes Oxley certification testing, fraud investigations, performance of other special projects and regular audits.

Organized and led presentations for the internal audit department through networking with the senior management of business units.

Developed audit reporting standards and cross-trained other team members on the required format.

Cross-trained senior and staff auditors to understand audit processes and organizational orientation.

Actively participated in recruiting new resources to the company and provided them with guidelines in business operations.

November 2000 PRIMEDIA, INC.

to July 2003 SUPERVISOR - CORPORATE INTERNAL AUDIT

Evaluated adequacy of the business process controls through interviewing, identifying internal control exposures, testing controls, and developing recommendations to improve controls.

Identified and communicated best practices throughout the company.

Performed and supervised special projects: fraud investigations, licensee audits, T&E compliance reviews, cost recovery reviews, and unit’s department restructuring.

Championed department audit innovations and department self-assessments on a quarterly basis.

Co-championed implementation of Risk Control Tracking System used for internal controls review for compliance with Sarbanes Oxley certificate.

Supervised acquisition and divestiture projects and organized and led meetings between senior management of the units and selling/buying companies.

Developed audit programs for key controls, T&E compliance reviews, payroll audits and other special projects.

Participated in the preparation of: Fraud and Defalcation Handbook, Department Newsletters, and presentations to the Audit Committee.

Planned, scheduled, and assigned tasks to the staff and identified potential new projects.

Supervised and guided staff during audit projects, including workpaper review.

Participated with department recruiting and assimilating staff to business operations.

September 1998 CENDANT CORPORATION

to October 2000 SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR – CORPORATE AUDIT

Maintained review of outstanding shares and reserve allocations, including reconciliation between the Company and the transfer agent’s records.

Performed review of Executive Travel and Entertainment reports.

Performed review of employee loans, including creation of the audit program and the employee loan chart

Participated in investigation process of a litigation case against a former employee.

Created audit programs for the review of the Company’s business related agreements.

Participated in a financial review of a newly implemented Treasury Workstation.

Supervised staff auditors on a daily basis and participated in recruiting of new staff members.

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - FINANCIAL REPORTING

Assisted in preparation of SEC filings - registration statements, annual reports to shareholders,

10-Ks, 10-Qs and 8-Ks.

Calculated Earnings Per Share on monthly and quarterly basis (actual and forecast) in accordance with FASB 128 and prepared associated projects.

Calculated compensation expense in accordance with APB 25 and FASB 123 with application of Black-Sholes Model and prepared related footnotes.

Assisted in establishing company-wide accounting policies.

October 1996 PricewaterhouseCoopers, L.LP. (former COOPERS & LYBRAND, L.L.P.)

to June 1998 ASSOCIATE - EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AUDIT

Performed detailed financial audit of numerous companies in the retail, consumer products and manufacturing industries for compliance with both GAAP and SEC requirements.

EDUCATION: New York University, Stern School of Business

BS, Accounting

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Public Accountant

Certified Fraud Examiner

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office Software - Excel, Word, Power Point

Audit Software – GRC, Teammate, Risk Control Tracking System

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