Senior Auditor Internal Controls

MICHAEL FORD

ad5x6b@r.postjobfree.com 713-***-**** Humble, TX 77346

Summary

Results-oriented Senior Auditor with proven expertise in conducting financial, compliance and operational audit. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Skills

• Financial, Compliance and Operational Audits

• Risk Analysis

• Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations

• Internal Controls Development • Analytical Problem Solver

• Operational and Ad-Hoc Reporting

• Attention to Detail

• Clear Communication

Experience

Grant Thornton, LLP Houston, TX

Grant Thornton, LLP 11/2022 - 08/2023 • Executed client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits.

• Identified risks using audit fundamentals and best practices. Communicated with clients the engagement expectations, as well accounting, financial and regulatory developments that my affect their organization.

• Supervised and trained audit associates and interns providing consistent and regular feedback.

Transocean Houston, TX

Senior Consultant, Advisory Services

05/2021 - 11/2022 • Aided Internal Audit teams with strong focus on technology and information security controls, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance, Service Organization Reports (SOC) and other technology, operational, compliance, or financial audits.

• Documented and tested IT Application and General controls in a wide range of technology environments to analyze system security, access controls and backup recovery procedures.

• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently as assigned.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP Houston, TX

Senior Associate Risk Assurance

08/2019 - 02/2020 • Aided Risk Assurance auditing teams evaluating major IT controls for clients, overseeing process assurance for clients (Oil/Gas and Financial Services industries) with revenue exceeding $1B.

• Performed SOX applications control testing for IT general/application/IT-dependent controls (Oracle ERP systems, SAP, Hyperion, and AS400 platforms).

• Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.

HP, Inc. Houston, TX

Senior Auditor

04/2015 - 06/2018 • Managed worldwide business unit/America Regional SOX audits for core business/supporting functions, overseeing all phases of audit (planning, fieldwork, and reporting).

• Supervised audit staff while reviewing audit work papers/audit issues and executing test of design/effectiveness for compliance with SOX 404 standards.

• Responsible for reviewing internal controls, conducting test work, documenting standard operating procedures and findings, and drafting recommendations for assigned areas.

Waste Management, Inc Houston, TX

Senior Internal Auditor/Auditor II

10/2005 - 09/2014 • Managed compliance/financial/operational audit (assessing audit risk by analyzing, applying analytical procedures, reviewing operational activity reports, and identifying testing procedures).

• Performed data analysis, supervised staff auditors/assisting with audit assignments, conducted interviews with process owners to gather key risk factors/areas of concerns.

• Reviewed work papers that supported testing procedures and presenting reports to management identifying financial risks/non-compliance issues/internal control weaknesses.

Education and Training

Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration

Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration/Accounting

Accomplishments

● Received above average audit survey scores, 42% rated excellent

● Developed audit procedures with improved accuracy and reduced audit time

● Recovered cost saving that exceeded $1M on multiple business unit audits

● Selected by VP, Audit to conduct confidential severance special project.

Certifications

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

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