George Michael Arthur

Katy, Texas USA

Tel: 1-301-***-**** / 1-832-***-****

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audit and COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL with > 30 years of proven management experience in Audits and Compliance, Information Technology and Security, Accounting and Finance, organizational restructuring and project management. Possesses in-depth knowledge of various industries and cultures. Versatile trouble-shooter, results oriented and well-rounded manager with excellent communication, problem solving and people skills in multi-cultural environments.

Professional Experience

BAZILIO COBB ASSOCIATES, PC, 2019 - Current

Director – Internal Audit Practice

Handles various key roles including leading Internal audit services for several clients including a major client that is part of the national critical infrastructure. Plays key leadership roles in conducting IT Audits, cybersecurity reviews and compliance assessments, assisting in capability maturity building, and preparing high quality reports including baseline assessments, gap analysis, recommendations, POA&Ms, and remediation planning. Very conversant with frameworks and standards such as Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), National Institute of Standards and Technology standards (NIST), AICPA’s System and Organization Controls (SOC), ISO 27001, COSO, FISMA and HIPAA. Audits performed have included Penetration testing, network perimeter assessments, 3rd Party risk assessments, and reviews of Disaster Recovery plans. Versatile, results oriented and well-rounded professional with excellent communication, analytical, problem solving and people skills in multi-cultural environments.

THE ARTHUR GROUP 2016 - Current

Principal

Supervised Accounting Services provided to key clients including monthly financial reporting, month end closings, reconciliations, preparation of annual budgets and year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Audit support engagements and organizational restructuring have been in non-profit and health care sectors.

Lukoil, Houston, TX, USA 2013 - 2016

Sr. License Management, Compliance and Joint Operations Specialist

License management and Compliance – Ensured operational compliance with Petroleum agreements and Joint Operating Agreements governing the petroleum licenses in a number of countries, viz. Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone and Nigeria. Met all performance goals.

Prepared and submitted in a timely manner financial and operational reports on a quarterly and annual basis on all licenses to government regulatory authorities. Financial reports included variance analysis between actual expenditure and annual budgets;

Organized and administered management body activity including committee meetings, resolutions to approve all key decisions pertaining to licenses such as annual budgets, AFEs, drilling plans and announcements of results.

Joint Operations - Coordinated reporting activity with all departments, i.e. Operations, Finance, Contracts, Legal, and Business Development.

PanAtlantic Ltd 2011 – 2013

Finance Director

Managed finance function with operating budgets totalling $600 million.

Function covering GL, AP, Payroll, Budgetary analysis and bank transactions and prepared financial reports in accordance with GAAP;

Developed and implemented effective internal controls and reporting systems;

Managed contracts and procurement processes & approved field tickets and contractor invoices;

Prepared annual budgets in different territories $5m - $180M; and

Liaison with external auditors, bankers, tax authorities and other governmental departments.

Bazilio Cobb & Associates (BCA) – Washington DC, USA 2003 - 2011

Senior Manager

Directed the Internal Audit Services function at BCA. Met all performance goals, with high utilization and billability rates and projects executed on budget and on time. Managed portfolio of Internal Audit clients, involving administration, engagement execution and profitability. Included business development and marketing, engagement management, billing and recovery.

Audit and Risk Assessments:

Carried out various financial audits and reviews, including technology, operational, regulatory and financial risks and controls on various sectors in local and Federal government and non-profit sectors. Statutory audits done on client financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

IT Consulting

Led teams in providing independent verification and validation (IV&V) of new systems acquired by clients, assessments of data migration and system conversions of large scale ERP projects including national hospitality brands and schools systems; assessment of Technology plans and Business Continuity plans of various clients. ERPs included Oracle and JD Edwards.

Performed data analytics and data mining projects for clients with Big Data repositories and carried out forensic audit in support of investigations of large data sets using special tools such as IDEA.

Costing

Performed cost reviews to certify overhead absorption rates for contract compliance for several clients in government and public sector, evaluated Activity-based-costing systems for oil royalty computations by the Department of Interior – Mineral Management Services. Proficiency in Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Ernst & Young, Africa 2001-2003

Senior Manager – Corporate Finance

Managed the Firm’s Corporate Finance department.

Provided advisory services on company valuations and strategic financing

Performed financial and operational due diligence engagements, buy and sell side advisory services.

Intertek Testing Services 1999 – 2001

Regional Financial Controller

Reported directly to the Group CFO. Managed the finance, administrative and IT functions of mineral laboratories located in five countries;

Maintained multi-currency accounting records (GL, AP, AR, Payroll, Bank) and generated monthly management reports for group reporting purposes in local country currency and US dollars; cash flow projections & budgetary analysis;

Prepared annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting standards for group reporting on London Stock Exchange;

Liaison with external auditors, bankers and tax authorities in multiple countries;

Xminco Corp 1997-1999

Finance and Administrative Manager

Managed the finance and administration function of in-country operations. Prepared monthly financial statements and various management reports to Vancouver based Headquarters, liaison with regulatory authorities in mining sector.

KPMG 1991-1997

Senior Consultant

Performed several ERP system implementations for blue chip clients in multiple locations for packaged software. Led project teams on large scale systems implementation projects using structured methodologies such as SiiPS with high success rate on time and on budget. Led financial and IT audits of organizations in the banking, retail, manufacturing and shipping industries, seconded as Project Accountant to blue chip clients to develop and establish project cost control systems for new enterprises.

Certifications and Memberships

Fellow of the Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UK

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Education/Professional Development

Post Grad Dip. in International Management

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