MARIA CHERY

ELIZABETH, NJ 973-***-**** EMAIL: acypd3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TMX INTERMODAL Accounting Specialists Consultant (PT) 8/2016

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Track open Accounts Payable for payment processing in a timely fashion .

Maintains employees HR /payroll files to ensure confidentiality and in accordance with record retention

guidelines.

Conducts a variety of department-related special assignments involving analysis, research and data

compilation.

Interpret instructions and issues that arise, and implement actions according to administrative policy and

procedures

GRANT THORNTON, LLP - Senior Audit Associate Business Advisory Services 11/2014

11/2015

(Reason for Departure: Full-time caregiver during family member illness)

Received recognition for leading multiple audit projects while supervising 1-3 staff associates.

Planned and executed operations, Sarbanes-Oxley and SSAE16/SOC2 audit related reviews.

Communicated and worked directly with Senior Management/Partners and the clients from planning

to audit status reports and the final presentation of audit findings and recommendations.

Industry exposure includes: Midsized Banking Institutions & Large Investment Management Firms

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP - Experienced Associate 1/2014

3/2014

(Reason for Departure: - PWCs Flexible Talented Network (FTN) Busy Season Consultant)

Perform substantive tests and analytical procedures on balance sheets, income statements and

cash flow statements in order to provide opinions on clients financial statements.

Assisted in preparation financial statements and footnote disclosures for presentations to

management.

Obtained written confirmations of a certain matters; to confirm the amount of their debt with the

organization.

PARENTEBEARD - Senior Audit Associate- Financial Services 1/2012

4/2013

(Reason for Departure: Downsized due to acquisition with Baker Tilly)

Delegated assignments and review staff audit workpapers for accuracy and reasonableness.

Participated in the risk assessment, walk-throughs testing and conclusion of internal controls

over financial reporting of companies subject to the requirements mandated by Section 404 of the

Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Prepared and review clients financial statements including all footnotes disclosures and

supplemental schedules.

Proposed comments to management regarding internal control deficiencies and improvements of

operations.

WATSON RICE LLP - Senior Auditor 1/2010

12/2011

(Reason for Departure: Better opportunity within financial services)

Performed financial and compliance audits, tested operational controls and identified internal

controls issues.

Provided recommendation to management for weaknesses noted during the financial audit

review process.

Reviewed contracts with various funding sources and the related program budgets, expenditures

and claims submitted to grantors.

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON - Senior Internal Auditor 4/2005

3/2009

(Reason for Departure: Downsized due to merger with Mellon Bank)

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Recognized for strong analytical skills while conducting independent AML/BSA and OFAC internal

audit reviews in conjunction with meeting regulatory reporting standards for Anti-Money Laundering

(AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Earned recognition from senior management for discovering systematic glitches in Trust Account

Systems (TAS) that resulted in significant findings.

Recognized for being a team player that performs at high levels of productivity in fast-paced

environment.

Conducted independent operational, Sarbanes-Oxley, Information Technology Security Access

compliance reviews of BNY Mellon Wealth Management Group.

Coverage areas included: Private Wealth Management; Trust & Estates; Global Custody; and Prime

Brokerage product services.

PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL -Internal Auditor Staff II 11/2002

3/2005

(Reason for Departure: A better opportunity within financial services)

Earned commendation by management for demonstrating tenacity during Sarbanes Oxley project

which resulted in more independent and lead auditor assignments.

Acted as Project Lead for the Sarbanes-Oxley Project and liaison between the internal audit

department and external auditors Price Waterhouse Coopers.

Performed internal audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews for Prudential Investment

Management divisions.

Division sectors audited included: Prudential Investment Management (PIM), Prudential Mortgage

Capital Corporation (PMCC), and Prudential Real-Estate Investment (PREI).

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP - Experienced Associate 12/2000

11/2001

(Reason for Departure: Downsized as a result of September 11th)

Promoted to Senior Auditor within 10 months.

Obtained and reconciled financial records as competent evidential matter to substantiate the

fairness of clients financial statements in accordance with accounting reporting guidelines.

Reconciled general and payroll accounts as well as other financial statements such as balance

sheet and bank statements.

Performed financial audit reviews of healthcare, manufacturing and technology/dot.com companies.

WATSON RICE LLP - Staff III Auditor 6/1998 11/2000

(Reason for Departure: An opportunity to work in other industries)

Promoted twice in 18 months resulting in more independent and lead auditor assignments.

Identified calculation errors that resulted in external client recovering significant monetary payments

from NJ state funded medical facilities.

Provided recommendations and drafted reports based on findings.

EDUCATION

Rutgers University Business School, Newark NJ

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

CERTIFICATIONS

Currently pursuing Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (CAMS) designation

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) *Auto Audit System * SharePoint *Audit Case-Ware*

Engagement

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