Internal Audit Special Projects
Resume:
Christopher zareba
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
E-mail: *******@*****.***
Relevant Experience
Rush University Hospital
Senior Internal Auditor – 2023 - 2024
Special Projects
Cost & copayments and contract analysis – cost containment analysis
Review of assets management company performance from cost management perspective
T&E Executive Reimbursements compliance
NorthShore University HealthSystems
Internal Audit – Senior SOX (Internal Controls) Lead - 2018 – 2023
Initiate and create the SOX/Infernal Controls program for the company and work directly with the Process Owners
Plan, organize and conduct work assignments as well as develop appropriate audit programs and audit steps
Assists in planning audits
Responsible for oversight multiple audits/reviews
Analyze and evaluate data
Reviews the established processes to ensure compliance
Document audit testing and conclusions regarding the reviewed internal controls
Prepare and assemble workpapers for audit projects
Prepare written audit/projects, memos, executive summaries and finding matrices that adequately address conclusions, findings, and recommendations
Advises process owners/business partners in the area of risk and control
Lead process improvement initiatives/recommends improvements in reviewed processes/systems
Provide for the evaluation and remediation of deficiencies
Monitor management remediation activities and assist in the resolution of issues
Special projects – to screen and/or improve existing processes/controls
Veolia North America
Internal Control Manager – January 2018 – July 2018
Participate in implementation of Internal Control activities in accordance with Veolia guidelines lines Business unit specific requirements
Help facilitate the embedding of a new culture that drive people and behavioral department and facilitates the effective operation of the internal control function while seeking to continuously improve efficiencies
Perform Internal Control reviews throughout all levels of the company
Comply with Group policies and SOX requirements while testing to ensure proper control over transactions processed
Based on the Internal Control test results prepare recommendations and assist with adoption of changes and/or best practices
Special projects
Brilliant
Consultant – 2017
Special Projects
SOX testing
ITGC testing
Essendant
Internal Audit PMO Manager – 2016 - 2017
Coordinates interviews, synthesizes results, facilitates team discussions regarding risks identified and related proposed audit scopes
Collaborates with the Company’s external auditors regarding risk assessment, internal audits, management’s Sarbanes Oxley approach and results, and substantive work performed on behalf of external auditors
Manages the Company’s Section 404 certification program
Leads projects such as the annual fraud risk assessment and provide key input to the development of the risk-based annual audit plan
Conduct investigations as necessary
Oversee work products of team members ensuring appropriate documentation, audit and testing evidence, conclusions, and adherence to department standards
Aptargroup, Inc.
Internal Audit Supervisor – 2014 - 2016
Senior Lead Internal Auditor – 2012 – 2013
Plan the scope of assigned domestic and/or international audits (SOX 404 Internal Controls and Financial Accounting and Reporting)
Perform the preliminary survey of operations, functions or activities and gather information on key business risks. Evaluate the adequacy of the controls designed to manage those risks.
Conduct interviews with process owners, review documents, and develop and administered surveys,
Discuss strengths and opportunities for improvement with management and develop recommendations for improvement.
Use standard audit techniques to obtain, analyze and appraise data, transactions and records as a basis for providing an objective opinion on the performance of the business activity and the effectiveness of key risk management activities.
Perform SOX responsibilities - conduct interviews with process owners, reviews documents, testing, and prepare working papers
Provide information and recommendations to management throughout the engagement
Identify and document audit issues and recommendations for improvement
Communicate the results of audit and special/consulting projects via written report and obtain action plans on audit issues to the management
Provide assistance to the independent auditors during the annual external audit.
Manage and supervise 1 to 4 consultants and/or guest auditors during the audit engagement
Ensure audits are properly staffed
Assists and trains auditors in performing risk assessments, development of tests steps and exaction of those steps and documentation/support
Responsible for timely execution and documentation on operational, financial and compliance audits
Various special projects requested by operational management – design test program, perform field work and testing, and draft report.
Sample of 2014/2015 Special Projects:
North America Account Payable Shared Services - Identified various process improvements opportunities regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of the Shared Services AP group
Inventory Cycle Count Program - Assess Aptar1 SAP cycle counting program to ensure that the ABC functionality is properly configured and working as intended and accurate reporting
Manual Journal Entry Review in SAP System – Assess the overall process design, policies, procedures and identified improvement opportunities
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. / Fresenius Kabi
Senior Internal Auditor, 2008 – 2012
Staff Internal Auditor, 2005 – 2008
Perform SOX responsibilities
Test internal controls and an application controls
Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and recommend implementation of control gap remediation plans
Cooperate with process owners to develop and maintain the SOX database, and facilitate the timely remediation of control process issues
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and Corporate accounting policies
Summarize and present results to management and external auditors
Supervise 1 to 2 outside consultants
Various operational audits and special projects requested by operational management – design test program, perform field work and testing, and write report
Sample of 2011 Operational Audits:
oIdentified various process improvements regarding the efficiency and effectiveness during plant audits (provide operating management with recommendations e.g. inventory cycle count process and period-end communication).
oIdentified various process improvements regarding the efficiency and effectiveness (review the APP NDC Number assignment process and recommend improvements to SOP. Provide workable ideas to management on how to enhance the current process of verification of NDC number duplicates in the system).
oIdentified over $500,000 in annual cost recovery opportunities of through wholesaler audits (compliance review of chargeback related transactions and processes of wholesaler’s distribution centers).
oIdentified an opportunity to increase the effectiveness and utilization of ValueTrak software system (used to analyze wholesaler inventory and chargeback transactions).
EDUCATION
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science
Major: Accounting, GPA: 4.3/5.0
SKILLS
Thorough knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Motivated self-starter with aptitude for learning new tasks quickly
Bilingual – Polish, fluent in oral and written
Working knowledge of Russian
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