Internal Auditor, Compliance
Resume:
KATHERYN E. CURTIS
**** ****** ******* *****, **********, GA 30052
(C) 678-***-****
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Auditor with extensive supervisory and project management experience in the consulting, manufacturing, insurance, banking, healthcare, and education industries. Conscientious individual who is dedicated to providing a quality, value-added work product. Vast knowledge of best practices, working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, outstanding analytical and risk management skills, comfortable leading projects or working on teams, self starter, excels in deadline driven environments, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and manages multiple assignments well.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Atlanta GA 2015 – Present
INTERNAL AUDITOR
School district with an active enrollment of more than 50,000 students attending 103 schools.
Conduct operational and compliance audits.
Evaluate adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the control environment.
Identify noncompliance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Government Auditing Standards, federal and state laws and regulations, the Georgia State Board of Education and Atlanta Board of Education rules, policies, and procedures.
Develop remediation plans to mitigate risks and reduce costs.
Conduct follow-up testing to confirm adherence with action plans.
Prepare written audit reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
US BANK, Atlanta, GA 2014 - 2015
SENIOR AUDITOR
5th largest commercial bank in the US. US Bank offers comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions.
Conducted audits at the corporate headquarters and its subsidiary, Elavon, in Atlanta.
Evaluated adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the control environment.
Identified control deficiencies, recommended practical solutions to mitigate risks and reduce costs, developed remediation plans, and conducted follow-up testing to confirm resolution.
Prepared written audit reports for senior management.
Provided assistance to and interfaced with external auditors.
ARAMARK, Atlanta, GA 2012 – 2014
REGIONAL CASH ASSESSMENT AUDITOR
Professional services company that provides food services, facilities management, and uniform and career clothing to companies in 22 countries around the world.
Conducted cash audits in the southeastern region at healthcare institutions, stadiums and arenas, universities and school districts, and corporations.
Validated cash balances on hand.
Documented cash handling and reporting procedures to determine compliance with company procedures and state laws.
Analyzed financial data and verified accuracy of financial reporting.
Confirmed adequacy of security measures regarding cash.
Presented findings and recommendations to local management and prepared written reports for senior management.
NCO FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC., Atlanta, GA 2011 – 2012
QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITOR
International industry leader in providing business process outsourcing services.
Audited vendor attorney firms for compliance with contractual requirements, legal restrictions, and relevant work standards.
Identified deficiencies and proposed recommendations to improve processes.
Conducted follow-up reviews to ensure recommendations are implemented and are operating as intended.
Prepared written audit reports for management.
ACCUME PARTNERS, Atlanta, GA 2005 – 2009
SENIOR AUDITOR
National consulting firm that provides governance, risk management, compliance, operations management, and technology risk management for clients.
Performed recurring SOX engagements at 2 large manufacturing companies (revenues of $335 million and $1,145 million) and bank assignments at 2 financial institutions.
Tested compliance with SOX Section 404.
Documented internal controls using narrative and flowcharts.
Performed walkthroughs to validate process documentation adequately describes procedures and
key controls.
Analyzed data and prepared control matrix for key control testing.
Evaluated adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the control environment.
Identified control deficiencies, recommended practical solutions to mitigate risks and reduce costs, developed remediation plans, and conducted follow-up testing to confirm resolution.
Prepared written audit reports for senior management.
Provided assistance to and interfaced with internal and external auditors.
SOLOMON EDWARDS GROUP, Atlanta, GA 2004 – 2005
CONSULTANT
National servicing firm that provides evaluations of accounting operations, business performance, resource management, and adherence to regulations.
Performed SOX engagements at 2 large international manufacturing companies.
Documented existing financial processes, controls, and risks related to SOX Section 404 compliance.
Performed testing to determine the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the control environment.
Performed walkthroughs to validate process documentation adequately describes procedures and key controls.
Identified and communicated control gaps/deficiencies to senior management.
Recommended value-added solutions.
Developed remediation plans to mitigate risks and reduce costs.
Conducted follow-up testing to confirm resolution.
Provided assistance to and interfaced with internal and external auditors.
CITIGROUP / PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, Duluth, GA 1996 - 2004
SELF ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR, SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
International financial conglomerate with operations in consumer, corporate, and investment banking and insurance.
Recruited by Citigroup subsidiary to assist in building self-assessment program.
Led management team assignments in various operations areas to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of controls to validate compliance with SOX Section 404.
Documented internal control documentation, prepared workflows, identified key risks and controls, designed test programs, established test cycles, formulated corrective action plans, conducted follow-ups, prepared reports, evaluated and communicated findings to senior management.
Provided assistance to and worked closely with internal auditors.
Teamed with senior and operational management to achieve financial, regulatory, and operating goals at 3 Citigroup subsidiaries in Duluth, GA; New York, NY; and Toronto, Ontario.
Performed audits to determine the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the systems of control.
Conducted planning, developed audit plans, managed audit staff, coordinated travel schedules, managed audit budgets, prepared and reviewed audit workpapers, developed corrective action plans, conducted follow-up testing to confirm resolution, and prepared audit reports for senior management.
Provided assistance to and interfaced with external auditors.
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK, Atlanta, GA 1992 - 1996
INTERNAL AUDITOR, BANK EXAMINER
One of 12 banks comprising the central bank of the United States.
Performed financial and compliance audits at branch offices and banking institutions within the southeastern district.
Conducted audits to confirm safeguarding of assets, effective and efficient operations, and compliance with federal banking regulations and company policies.
Audited financial statements and analyzed quarterly financial reports to identify trends and confirm compliance with federal banking regulations.
KENNESTONE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, Marietta, GA 1990 - 1992
INTERNAL AUDITOR
Consortium of not-for-profit healthcare facilities in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
Performed financial, operational, and compliance audits at 2 hospitals, 5 stand-alone medical sites, a retirement facility, and a sports club.
Planned audits, developed audit plans, collaborated with management to develop corrective action plans, and prepared audit reports.
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF TENNESSEE, Chattanooga, TN 1987 - 1990
INTERNAL AUDITOR, MEDICARE AUDITOR
Tennessee’s largest not-for-profit health plan that services 3 million state residents with quality health products, products and services.
Performed financial and operational audits at corporate headquarters to confirm the safeguarding of assets, effective and efficient operations, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Performed financial and compliance audits at hospitals, nursing homes, and skilled-care facilities throughout Tennessee to determine compliance with federal Medicare regulations.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Visio)
AFFILIATIONS
Big Brothers & Big Sisters and Make-a-Wish Foundation
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