ROBERT E. SMITH, CIA, CMA, CFM, CFE

484-***-**** ad2084@r.postjobfree.com

Royersford, PA 19468

Internal Audit/Assurance Professional

Highly proficient Internal Audit Professional with extensive management-level background – domestic and international - in all aspects of the internal audit/assurance function including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Compliance, staff management, due diligence, EH&S awareness and fraud investigation. Background in process improvement, with the ability to identify deficiencies and provide recommendations for appropriate remediation. Recognized subject matter expert and identified as key point of contact for all audit and related business inquiries. Background includes Manufacturing, Distribution and Service environments.

Core Competencies

Audit improvement · Financial Risk Assessment/Process Improvement · Identify/Resolve Working Capital Challenges (including Accounts Receivable) · Staff, Scheduling, Reporting and Engagement Management

ERP Security/Infrastructure · Fraud investigations · Executive Presentations · EH&S – Identify/report to management regarding potential risks · Sarbanes Oxley

EXPERIENCE

Radial King of Prussia, PA/bpost Group Belgium 2022 – 2023

Belgium-listed $3B leading 3rd Party Logistics solutions and cross-border customs clearing provider across North America, Europe and Asia.

Internal Audit Manager – Radial/bpost North America

Prepare and complete annual Internal Audit program for Fulfilment Center across North America, including internal audit cycle through planning, reporting and remediation,

Generate detailed operational/internal control recommendations to senior management team resulting from specific scope process reviews (statutory labor and Meal/Break regulations/workforce planning/Order to cash.)

Direct support to recently hired Procurement Director to identify cost saving opportunities at both the enterprise and fulfilment center level.

Provide immediate detailed feedback regarding North America business entity developments, including recommended response, to bpost Group management.

Rentokil Initial PLC, Reading, PA/Compass House, UK 2019 - 2022

UK-listed $7B global entity and market leader for Pest Control solutions, as well as key provider in Interior Landscaping, Hygiene, Disinfectant and Aquatics markets, with 30K+ colleagues across six continents.

Internal Audit Manager – Rentokil North America

Responsible for development and implementation of Internal Audit function for the North America region that comprises several differentiated businesses contributing a significant portion of Group revenue and profit.

Generate, plan and carry out annual Internal Audit schedule for key region, as well as support Group Audit, including the external audit engagement.

Worked directly with US Financial Controller to identify and address deficiencies as regards the Credit/Collections process resulting in significant cash flow improvement.

Provided crucial support to Regulatory Affairs team in identifying/remediating OSHA- and HAZMAT-specific risks in both legacy and recently acquired businesses.

Direct involvement with Group Procurement regarding supplier contract and strengthening controls around employee expense reporting.

Substantial involvement with Sales/Marketing and Legal Counsel regarding customer contract compliance, including guidance/support to relevant process owners.

Dormakaba Holding AG, Reamstown, PA 2014 - 2019

Dormakaba Holding AG - $4B publicly traded global security/access solutions group based in Rümlang, Switzerland, employs 16,000 staff in over 60 countries.

Senior Auditor – International

Key member of Internal Audit group, reporting directly to Senior Management Team. Planning/ completion of full- and specific-scope, individual business unit/division internal audits. Generate risk-based annual audit schedule. Audit scope includes comprehensive Financial Statement analysis and operational metrics – Enterprise Risk, EH&S, Export Control, anti-bribery/corruption measures.

Planned and performed on short notice audit/investigative engagements as requested by Division and Company level senior management, including business and internal control analysis of recently acquired companies and other operational/reporting concerns.

Completed specific-scope operational audits of US ($55M) and German-based ($42M) manufacturing sites for a unique product line resulted in disclosure/remediation of cost reporting deficiencies that significantly improved overall Inventory/Cost of Goods Sold reporting accuracy.

Comprehensive review of Sales practices and Credit/Collections function for specific businesses resulted in substantial management and business structure overhaul.

Collaborating with I/T and other Division- and Business Unit-level personnel to design, develop reporting structure to streamline functions including Sales Order Management, Inventory/Cost reporting, and Credit/Collection analysis. ($100K + annual top-line impact)

Planned and managed audit of recently acquired $81M multi-site manufacturing/distribution business. Based on interview and process documentation/mapping, disclosed systemic shortfalls regarding ERP infrastructure and Credit/Collections function that resulted in comprehensive realignment of those functions. Provided extensive guidance to new Finance team regarding specific Working Capital/Production processes, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, Inventory, Overtime approval, and their impact regarding overall product costs.

Ametek, Inc. – Berwyn, PA 2004 – 2014

Audit Services Supervisor

Filled both engagement and supervisory roles within six-seven-person Audit Services team for $5B NYSE manufacturing entity. Joined Company in a Senior Auditor role, and subsequently promoted to Supervisor position.

Managed all aspects of initial Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) implementation, including identification of Key and Compensating controls and full support of external auditor attestation.

Generation of annual audit schedule with related staffing assignments based on specific risk/division factors and experience level of Department personnel.

Develop and conduct in-house training sessions based on input from Staff and Senior personnel. Topics covered include inventory/cost, system access control testing, revenue recognition.

Work directly with Financial Management personnel to support integration for multiple recently acquired business units.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

MG INDUSTRIES, Malvern, PA

Internal Auditor/Analyst – Financial Planning

CENTRAL SPRINKLER COMPANY, Lansdale, PA

Internal Auditor

WELLS FARGO ALARM SERVICES, King of Prussia, PA

Senior Financial Analyst

EDGCOMB METALS, Bensalem, PA

Financial Analyst

UNISYS CORPORATION, Blue Bell, PA

Inter-company Margin Accounting Analyst

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS), Accountancy

Villanova University, Villanova, PA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified in Financial Management (CFM)

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

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