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JENNY VARGAS
EDUCATION
-CPA Candidate
-Master of Taxation- Florida International University, Miami
-Bachelor of Accounting – Florida International University, Miami
-Six Sigma Yellow Belt designation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MCKESSON
SR. INTERNAL CONTROLS ANALYST 08/2015 - Present
-Assist with internal control risk assessments and control walkthroughs.
-Review processes in order to identify weaknesses and strengthen the control environment.
-Reconcile and analyze specified general ledger accounts and research general ledger variances
-Review journal entries to ensure accuracy.
-Perform analysis and review of transactions with a strict adherence to GAAP, SOX compliance, and/or department policies.
-Update SOX narratives and perform semi-annual self-assessment testing.
-Ensure the audit objectives are accomplished, appropriate documentation is provided, and timelines are achievable
BANESCO BANK 04/2010– 01/2015
ACCOUNTANT/FINANCIAL ANALYST
-Served as a backup for Fixed Assets and Prep-payments group and Accounts Payable groups. This included contract reading, understanding, and extracting financial information; ensured that contract terms were being complied with.
-Responsible for yields analysis and Risk based capital report preparation
-Responsible for ratio analysis
-Provided support to the Treasury department by booking Investment related journal entries, such as accretion, gain/loss, mark to market, new investments
-Prepared monthly Board of Director power point presentation and explained the key drivers of Balance Sheet and P&L variances vs. the Budget and prior months
-Prepared Financial Statements
-Reconciled various general ledger accounts
-Involved in the month-end close process
-Prepared Journal entries, such as accruals, corrections, post-closing adjustments, and reclassifications.
-In charge of filing, and explaining fluctuations for the following Federal Reserve reports: TIC BL, BC, and FR 2900
-Reviewed the work of Staff Accountants, such as Bank, General Ledger, and ATM reconciliations, and Accounts payable work.
-Prepared Bank’s Tangible Personal Property Taxes
-Conducted physical inventory control
-Updated Accounting procedures manual
-Interfaced with external auditors
-Provided training to new employees
BBVA COMPASS BANK 10/2007– 01/2009
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
-Assisted with the preparation of the RC-C schedule for the Call report
-Responsible for the completion and filing of FRB Regulation O
-Reconciled General Ledger accounts, such as Cash, and Accounts Payable
-Contributed to the month-end close process
PwC 08/2005– 08/2007
STAFF AUDITOR
-Assisted in evaluating processes and procedures for adequacy of internal controls.
-Completed audit program steps utilizing COSO objectives and components that address operational and financial activities.
-In charge of inventory count and observation
-Assisted with the preparation of financial statements footnotes
VERDEJA, GRAVIER, & DEARMAS, CPAs 01/2003– 05/2005
STAFF AUDITOR
-Performed walkthroughs and documented processes to evaluate effectiveness of internal controls
-Audited clients Balance Sheet and P&L accounts
-Requested Attorneys’ letters and bank confirmation letters
-Interviewed clients using the SAS 70 and SAS 99 questionnaires to assess clients’ fraud risk and Internal controls effectiveness
SKILLS
-Proficient in SAP, BankTel, JackHenry/Silverlake MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel with focus on Pivot tables, and vertical look ups.
-Working knowledge of SOX
-Good understanding of GAAP
-Strong time management and organizational skills
-Ability to work under minimal supervision
LANGUAGES
-Fluent in Spanish