Security Guard Internal Auditor

RICHARD K. CASAS *********@*****.***

**** ***** **** ****, *******, Texas 77040 Tel: 713-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Fully bilingual Public Accountant with extensive experience in accounting, auditing, finance and administration, acquired through challenging managerial positions in subsidiaries of world known multi-national companies operating in Venezuela and now with an additional 20 years of experience working for US/UK companies based in Houston. Multi-tasked, hands-on job and results orientated accustomed to meet deadlines. Computer experience with various accounting packages, in-house built software, teammate and Microsoft Office. Highly energetic, problem solver, positive attitude, productive and especially self-motivated in view of new challenges to come. Born in Victoria, Texas, strong moral values, well balanced personality and very sociable.

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

DRIL-QUIP, INC. - [ 07/2013 to 03/2024 ] - Houston, Texas SECURITY GUARD / GATEKEEPER: Main duties were to log in all required information from customers, visitors and delivery/ pick-up vehicles entering/exiting the industry complex through the gatehouse. Also indicating and directing these to the appropriate site within the plant. Weigh in and weigh out environmental waste tank trucks, scrap trucks and other business- related trucks as required. Monitor security cameras and company gate access/ exit activity. STANFORD FINANCIAL GROUP COMPANY - [ 03/2006 to 02/2009 ] - Houston, Texas Sr. Internal Auditor: Conducted financial and internal control audits at: Stanford Bank Venezuela, Stanford Group Venezuela Asesores de Inversion, Stanford Corporate Services, Stanford Holding Venezuela, Stanford Group Mexico, Stanford Fondos, Caribbean Star Airlines, Stanford Bank Panama, Stanford Trust Co., Stanford Development Co., Stanford International Bank and Bank of Antigua.

Accomplishments:

• Helped to enhance internal controls and improve accounting procedures.

• Conducted audits with the use of new Teammate audit software. BSI-INSPECTORATE AMERICA CORPORATION - [ 06/1999 to 04/2005 ] - Houston, Texas International Internal Auditor / Controller: Responsible for Domestic and International financial and operational audits. Locations audited were: Los Angeles, Boston, Houston, Fort Lauderdale, Mexico, Switzerland, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru,

Costa Rica and Venezuela. From 06/2003 to 04/ 2004 responsible as Controller for Bolivia and later for Ecuador from 05/2004 to 04/ 2005.

Accomplishments:

• Successfully set up in Ecuador a full accounting system (8 modules) with 10 cost centers.in order to eliminate outsourced accounting and comply with Houston HQ full financial reporting requirements.

• Closed operations of a 250-employee subsidiary group company in Bolivia.

• Enhanced internal controls throughout South America which allowed improved management control and significant cost savings.

From 05/1996 to 12/1998 - Caracas, Venezuela:

Attended newly started transport business and the administration of self-owned leased property. Then I decided to return to the USA in January 1999.

KEYSTONE FOODS CORP. (major supplier to McDonald's) - [09/1994 to 04/1996 ] - Vzla Finance and Admin. Manager: Responsible for full financial reporting, treasury, cash management, accounting, imports costing, payroll, taxes, government reports, purchases, general services, internal controls and other related activities. Accomplishments:

• Restructured the department to support McDonald’s store growth from 6 to 27.

• Completed government requirements to maintain foreign supplier payments at a satisfactory level during foreign exchange control period of 2 years.

• Coordinated and assisted with the training of staff on new Sun Systems business/ accounting software package. CIARA (Foundation/ Ministry of Agriculture) - [ 09/1993 to 08/1994 ] - Venezuela Finance and Admin. Manager: Responsible for the departments of accounting, personnel, purchasing and general services. Accomplishments:

• Implemented corrections of internal control weaknesses according to audit report.

• Completed government requirements to purchase and install computer network for the automation of manual system.

• Carried out a total physical inventory of fixed assets and created a database. ENRON CORPORATION - (12 group comp.) [05/1991 to 03/1993 ] - Caracas, Venezuela. Controller: Responsible for the departments of treasury, accounting, costs, payroll, credit & collections and tax planning. Accomplishments:

• Managed to form a solid team of staff accountants which helped to run the department more efficiently and stop high turnover.

• Created job descriptions for each position for the first time.

• Improved relationship with other Head Accountants from group companies leading to improved reporting towards our corporate departments.

AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORP.- [ 03/1988 to 02/1991 ] - Caracas, Venezuela Controller: Responsible for financial reporting, treasury, accounting, accounts receivable, credit & collections, accounts payable, inventories, taxes, annual budget, government reports, internal controls and administrative procedures. BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO - [ 10/1982 to 09/1987 ] - Caracas, Venezuela Internal Audit Manager: Responsible for financial, operational and computer audits nationwide in Venezuela, including 2 manufacturing plants and 15 branches. Also, Secretary of the Audit Committee. ARMCO STEEL COMPANY - [ 10/1981 to 09/1982 ] - Caracas, Venezuela Internal Auditor and finally Financial Analyst.

DELOITTE (External Auditors) - {10/1977 to 09/1981 ] - Caracas, Venezuela Assistant – Semi-Senior – Senior Auditor: Most important companies audited were: General Motors, Dow Chemical, Armco Steel, Hughes Tool, McCormick, Hilton, Memorex, Monsanto, Rockwell, American International Insurance, Honeywell, Uniroyal, Gestetner.

EDUCATION: BS Public Accounting - Andres Bello Catholic University-(5 Yr. Career) 1979.

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