RASHEED O. AFOLABI
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Seeking an Audit - related role with Fortune 1000 companies to provide operational, financial, and SOX compliance and provide business process improvement. Willing to relocate and / or travel.
Auditor with over two years’ experience. Able to conduct internal audits. Proficient at analyzing data. Proven track record of reporting results, recommending improvements, and implementing changes. Recognized for knowledge in Auditing field. Skilled at process improvement and participated in Sox control and compliance testing.
SUMMARY:
Experience includes managing risk and improving processes. Successfully directed strategic planning, audited, and improved results for private organization not-for-profit. Skilled at developing innovative solutions to improve revenue, ensure compliance and cut costs. My strong operational understanding establishes standardized processes to ensure efficiency and productivity during major changes.
RELEVANT ACCOUNTING/AUDITING EXPERIENCE:
Bristol Enterprises LLC, Marietta, GA.
● Jul 13 to present Internal Auditor
Conducts financial and operational audits as well as business process reviews throughout Bristol’s operations
Diagnoses operational risks and process improvement opportunities
Develops close but independent working relationships with management in all areas of the business
Develops recommendations to improve financial and operational controls Ensure that transactions are accounted for in accordance with established company policies and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Develops reports and presentations on project findings and recommendations to senior management
Supports or lead special projects, including litigation support
Develops implement and monitor process and policy changes throughout an organization
Provides a review of financial processes and procedures in order to evaluate best practices, efficiency and compliance with SOX requirements
Coordinates with SOX process owners for annual process document updates and testing; coordinate with external auditors on audit issues around compliance
Conducts internal investigations of company violations and other legal matters
Other duties as assigned
General Electric Company, Atlanta, GA.
● Mar 00 to Jun 11 Senior Analyst (Operations)
Compiled and analyzed operational information for the organization.
Created and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and ensure daily status report information has been recorded accurately
Identified trends and developments in daily status report and present findings to senior management.
Conducted audits working directly with all internal management levels as well as external clients.
Participated in Sox and compliance control testing by evaluating business processes.
Performed operational and compliance daily walk-through audit and aging report for the management.
Directed weekly/quarterly/yearly operational audits for the processing facilities with suggestions to improve internal controls to top management.
Analyzed the integrity/reliability of the process/means used for identifying, measuring, classifying and reporting information.
Monitored accuracy of daily device productivity process and implemented improvements.
EDUCATION:
B.S Business Administration, DeVry University, Alpharetta, GA ●
Concentration in Accounting ● (GPA: 3.62 - Cum Laude)
Pursuing Master’s Degree in Accounting and Financial Management and preparing for CPA.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:
Produced $15 million in reduced risk on FOB by identifying possible transfer oil from another safer sea port.
GE 2001, 2003, 2005 Icon Award winner.