Foram Patel

Houston, TX

770-***-****

acyqpe@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A dedicated and detail-oriented Audit Analyst with 4 years' internal audit

experience and success in the execution of field and warehouse audits.

Integrates strong organization and excellent communication, combining

auditing and risk assessment expertise with the ability to implement proper

document management processes and loss prevention guidelines. Maintains

attention to detail in preparing and communicating audit findings, and

cultivates trusted internal and external relationships. Applies an

analytical approach to solving problems, works well independently and

collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Internal Audit & Internal Finance & Accounting Business & System

Controls Analysis

Regulatory Compliance Client Engagement & Procedure Development

Retention

Investigation & Risk Training Delivery & Document Management

Management Mentoring

Loss & Fraud Prevention Cross-Functional Reporting

Collaboration

CAREER SUMMARY

Aaron's Inc. (2012 - 2016)

Audit Analyst, Atlanta, GA

. Frequently assigned to the special investigation of suspected fraud and

abuse

. Established, prepared, and analyzed available data, and generated

detailed reports on findings, for presentation to management, which

included the probability of company-wide abuse

. Collaborated effectively with diverse teams, including Loss Prevention,

Operational Audit, Inventory Control, Treasury Management, and

Operational Management

. Analyzed trends, and evaluated the efficacy of ongoing oversight

practices through automated exception reports

. Coordinated with the other Analysts to create, test and implement new

Audit reports

. Assisted Loss Prevention with research into suspicious activity in order

to prevent and identify identity theft, fraud, and the misappropriation

of company assets/funds

. Compiled narratives and conclusions, based on the findings derived from

audit procedures

. Created and prepared document management procedures for use in final

audits and review reports

. Reviewed systems and procedures, made recommendations on improvements,

and prepared reports on the findings, and monitored management

implementation

. Contributed to special projects, including field and warehouse inventory

audits, as well as key high-risk focus areas

. Mentored and guided new Associates in analysis duties

. Worked with other Auditors to provide hands-on training in audit

techniques, risk assessments, client relationships, audit program

creation, testing procedures, and audit report writing

. Maintained professionalism, and communicated effectively with management

and staff in the areas under review

. Successfully reviewed top regions, divisions, and stores that issued

more free time than the company-wide average, and communicated with

field management on the abuse of free time

JP Morgan Chase, (2010 - 2012)

Teller, Duluth, GA

. Processed customer financial transactions, and maintained proper cash

limits and cashed checks

. Received deposits, and issued cashier's checks, money order, traveler's

checks, fund transfers, and cash advances

. Identified fraudulent activity, implemented appropriate corrective

actions, and prevented potential losses

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Certified Internal Auditor Certification In Progress, Part 1 Exam

(Scheduled to take an exam in the end of February)

. Bachelor of Science in Finance, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,

Chattanooga TN, 2010

IT PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI,

and Outlook

Other: QuickBooks, Audit Issue Tracking

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