Management Manager

Yeramar Estrada CIA, CFE, MBA

913-***-**** (cell phone)

aczcpp@r.postjobfree.com

Internal Audit Manager

Executive Summary

An Internal Audit Manager with global professional experience as an analytical and detail-driven individual with capabilities in completing multiple projects with competing deadlines. Aggressive in identifying and resolving inefficient operational and financial audit processes in a global setting. A strong team member and leader who is able to motivate staff to achieve optimal results during the audit process. Interpersonal skills allows for effective interface with coworkers, management and customers. Consistently excels in unpredictable and hectic environments at a global level.

Fraud audits and investigations

Financial, operational and IT audits

SOX and Regulatory compliance audits

PCAOB auditing standards

Risk Management

Big 4 Experience

Professional Background

Brambles Ltd, Atlanta, GA

Internal Audit Manager– October 2012 – August 2016

Performed operational and financial audits at a global level covering the geographical areas of LATAM, Asia, Europe, Canada and North America. In addition, assisted Counsel in fraud investigations as required.

Assisted in the development of a risk-based audit plan, including analysis of key financial to provide an assessment of potential risk areas.

Developed the scope of each audit in conjunction with business management.

Conducted internal reviews of business processes, risk management and control while working individually or as part of a tem.

Supervised rotational audits and auditors to ensure the audit was performed as requested and audit reports were accurately generated.

Added value to the business by generating practical recommendations to improve business processes, risk management and internal controls.

Provided reports to management and the Audit Committee on the findings of each audit, including management responses and action plans in relation to those findings.

Followed up and report on key recommendations emanating from the audit reviews to ensure that the agreed action plans were implemented.

Conducted commercial reviews, fraud investigations and special projects requested by management or the Audit Committee

BKD Consulting Group, Houston, TX

Independent Contractor, Senior Internal Auditor III, February, 2010 – September, 2012

Provided consulting services to major oil and gas during catastrophic events to ensure vendor agreements were in compliance.

•Interpreted complex vendor contracts and material/equipment rate sheets to verify compliance and identified discrepancies.

•Performed gap analysis on procure-to-pay controls and documented results.

The Structure Group, Houston, TX

Independent Contractor - Sr. External Audit Consultant, February 2009 – October, 2009

Demonstrated work assessment and supervised the Midwest ISO in implementing a process driven model to achieve compliance against current energy tariff.

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•Designed the methodology to assess compliance maturity level of each functional area. The Midwest ISO

•Legal Department will use the ranking system to obtain results that will be interpreted in a quantitative and qualitative manner.

•Developed the procedures to be followed regarding conducting kick offs, requirement ownership and maturity ownership and maturity meetings for each functional area.

•Expanded escalation process procedures to monitor and respond to any issued during the course of the

•Tariff required management program that require the focus of the Midwest ISO Legal Department.

•Identified and documented specific tariff requirements for each area extracted from the Midwest ISO Open Energy Market Tariff which was comprised of modules, schedules and attachments.

•Identified vendor cost discrepancies and documented claims resulting from non-compliance against implemented rate sheets

Ricoh Americas, Inc, Atlanta, GA

Sr. Internal Auditor, July 2007 - February 2009

Orchestrated control assurance and forensic audits to ensure compliance with company's internal control

and policies.

•Performed international financial and operational audits which included testing of control effectiveness, noting and reporting deficiencies and monitoring audit recommendations.

•Conducted operational audits with a focus on inventory management and warranty process.

•Developed process narratives for IT General Controls and Finance processes with an emphasis on Inventory, Fixed Assets and Month end closing.

•Documented findings and made recommendations to Financial and IT management via personal presentations and formal documentation in the form of the Audit report.

•Orchestrated forensic audits with a focus on Property Tax and Travel and Entertainment. Gathered forensic evidence with the assistance of the IT Security group and documented results to support further actions.

•Performed data analysis using ACL software to support financial and forensic audit findings.

•Conducted walkthroughs of the procurement and billing process to identify internal controls and documented findings.

•Planned, directed and coordinated activities of designated projects.

• Streamlined policies and procedures to minimize redundant processes

Ernst and Young Atlanta, GA

Sr. External Auditor- June 2006 - May 2007

Performed control assurance and regulatory audits to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, PCAOB Auditing Standards and GAAP Regulations. Consistently applied sound knowledge to enhance client’s satisfaction with work performed.

•Fulfilled testing of control effectiveness, developed process narratives and managed Staff in the role of Lead Senior for SOX project in Brazil and Argentina.

•Directed engagement planning and managed day to day clients operations during audit and regulatory engagements for major manufacturing and utility companies.

•Produced test scripts and performed testing of PeopleSoft system to determine effectiveness of financial internal controls and presented results to senior management.

•Prepared work papers, gap analysis and audit reports regarding processes audited

Deloitte & Touche, Kansas City, MO

Sr. External Auditor- January 2004 - June 2006

Accomplished control assistance and regulatory audits to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and FCC regulations.

Performed database design, analysis, coding, and testing of programs for various batch and on-line functions as well as unit and user support, acceptance testing, screen generation, system maintenance, production support and documentation.

Performed testing of control effectiveness, developed process narratives and managed staff in the role of Auditor in charge for a SAS 70 compliance project for a credit card company.

Directed in engagement planning and managed day to day clients operations during audit and regulatory affairs for major healthcare and energy clients with an emphasis on SAP post implementation reviews.

Assisted in regulatory required systems review, led the assessment of data-gathering processes and interacted daily with clients regulatory management for a major telecommunications client.

Lead the Inventory cycle in the Sarbanes Oxley risk assessment of the merger integration of two major telecommunications companies.

Conducted materiality assessments, qualitative and quantitative, control mapping, control leveling, control revision, and assisted in the preparation of the Inventory cycle documentation (cycle overlay, narratives, process flows).

Education

MidAmerica Nazarene University

BA-Management & Human Relations-1994

MBA- May 1998

Professional Certifications

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), July 2009

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), June, 2011

Languages

•Spanish

•Portuguese

•French

Professional Organizations

•The Institute of Internal Auditors

•Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

•National Association of Hispanic MBAs

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