Internal Audit Information Technology
Resume:
Lissa Matyka
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 *******@*****.***
Experienced as an Audit Manager with nearly 20 years of Audit experience (both public and internal audit). Exposure within a broad range of industries from government, non- profit, media, financial ratings, publishing, insurance, banking, fintech, etc. Specializing in integrated audits from financial, Information Technology, operational audits, but specialized in regulatory risk and compliance.
Previously employed by fortune 500 companies and proven track record for successfully spearheading multiple different audits and special projects. Big picture visionary with ability to understand how daily operations impact results and goals. Effective communicator, negotiator and demonstrated ability to train auditors and other staff on best practices.
Education & Accreditations
Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Accounting, University of Massachusetts Boston, 2006
Member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and active participant in the monthly Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Roundtable Meetings
National Dean’s List for 2005-2006.
Professional National Business Fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi – November 2005.
International Business Honor Society, Alpha Beta Gamma - May 2001 Work Experience
Trilogy Federal LLC (Remote) 03/2024 - Present
Contractor
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Specialized in Risk and Internal Controls
Supported Contracts with Veteran Affairs for Tribal Copay Exemption Audit and Controlled Substances Audit.
Preparation in audit planning process and documentation
Preparation and tracking of early identified Audit Observations
Developed detailed audit steps and prepared mapping to regulatory requirements, standard operating procedures, directives, etc.,
Coastal Community Bank (Remote) 11/2022 - 02/2024
Internal Audit Lead
● Manage and coordinate team in preparation of Audit Committee Materials
● Conduct full scope audit of Cybersecurity which included review of cybersecurity risk assessments, GBLA information Security Risk Assessment, Data Encryption/ Key Management, Security Exceptions, Data loss and prevention, third party risk assessments for both vendors and FinTech Partners, review of security exceptions, and governance. Applicable Experience:
20 years Internal Audit/
External Audit Experience
9 years Audit Management
Specialized risk management,
compliance and COSO
framework
Specialized in IT general
controls
Lissa Matyka
1305 NE 2nd Ave 617-***-****
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 *******@*****.***
● Review end-to-end On Boarding process of Fintech partners and continuous monitoring, risk assessments and financial and operation controls assessments.
● Liaise, coordinate implementation of SOX Program
● Train new and legacy staff on best practices for writing internal controls, workpaper documentation
● Coordinate with external accounting firm and consultants on various audits and special projects (timeline, budgets, scope of work)
● Review workpapers and outgoing Audit Reports
● Provide review and challenge regarding implementation of corporate wide risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) and Corporate Risk Appetite. HSBC (NY, NY) 11/2015 - 10/2022
Internal Audit Manager
● Audit and Management of external regulators across all lines of business and global functions within the bank, including:
Assess interest rate risk of the loan pipeline and accuracy of secondary report data
Global Trade, receivable and Supply Chain Finance
17 CFR 3.3, activities of Chief Compliance Officer, 17 CFR 23.60 Risk Management Program for Swap Dealer, Regulation W 23a covered transactions and 23b Market Terms Pricing, UDAAP, Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) and Regulation and Regulation DD (Truth in Savings), etc.
Credit Cards Process particularly controls around management of client files and credit bureau reporting
Recovery and Resolution Planning submission and project management review.
Financial Crimes, including review of client decisioning for correspondent banking relationships
Third party vendor management, End User Tools (EUT’s), User access and recertification,
Mortgage Originations
Conduct BSA/ AML Reviews which include (but not limited to) assessment of BSA/ AML Policies and procedures in conjunction with Anti-Money Laundering/ Bank Secrecy and US Patriot Act laws and regulations, review OFAC scans, evaluate internal control environment, transaction analysis, SAR reports and reporting, quality assurance
● Continuous monitoring, development and integration of new data analytics
● Work with regulators on resolution and validation of outstanding issues.
● Manage all phases for complex projects, train junior staff, workpaper review/ approval and completion of project evaluations.
● Counseled department heads on Compliance risks and standards AIG (NY, NY) 11/2014 - 10/2015
Internal Audit Manager
Lissa Matyka
1305 NE 2nd Ave 617-***-****
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 *******@*****.***
● Review of Corporate Treasury functions, specializing in Liquidity Management and the following areas:
Long and Short Term Cash Flow Forecasting.
Review of Cash Pool Accounts, Dividend Distributions, Share Repurchases, etc.
Analysis of key Liquidity Metrics such as Short Term Cash Coverage Ratio, Liquid Asset Coverage Ratio, Liquid Asset Ratio, and Cash Flow Forecast Variance.
Process of aggregation of Cash Flows and Reporting of Cash Flow Forecasts to key Stakeholders.
Review key forecast assumptions and assess forecasting, liquidity methodologies and Contingency Funding Capital Plan (CFCP) and assess unmitigated risks
● Experienced in Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR)
Review of Tier 1 (Liquid) Assets and Investment Portfolio’s in conjunction with Federal Reserve Board expectations and Supervisory Letters.
Assess accuracy of Capital Plan Document.
Review of End User Tools (EUT’s) and Financial Models to ensure proper physical and data security, functionality, registration, decommissioning and ongoing monitoring processes are in place.
● Coordination and execution of External Auditor Reviews, SOX testing; worked closely with 2nd line of defense (Financial Controls Unit) to refine Treasury Operational and CCAR controls.
McGraw-Hill Companies (NY, NY) Dec. 2007- Aug 2014 Integrated Internal Audit Senior
Experienced in COSO internal control framework & performed risk-based audits for various Business Units, including Standard & Poor’s Ratings Industry, Business Week Magazine, Aviation Week Magazine, Higher Education Publishing, multiple broadcasting stations abroad, McGraw Hill Publishing- Latin America; business unit specific audits included: audit of order entry process and revenue recognition (SAB 101), sales commission, incentive compensation, employee time and expense process
(i.e. corporate credit card and procurement cards), contract management, accounts receivable process, accounts payables process, review of monthly closings and manual journal entry review, disaster recovery/ business continuity plans, fixed assets, unrecorded liabilities; as well as any other detailed review of other key balance sheet accounts as it pertains to the business unit.
In addition to individual business unit review, I also performed reviews for centralized corporate functions including Shared Services, Treasury, Insurance & Risk Management departments, accounts receivable department, accounts payable department, human resources reviews such as code of ethics, payroll, pensions
/benefits and any outsourced functions, etc.
Performed senior level roles on all phases of the audit engagements from preparation of audit programs as well as preparing other planning documents, financial analysis, internal control and operational reviews. Risk assessments, to audit report writing, Lissa Matyka
1305 NE 2nd Ave 617-***-****
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 *******@*****.***
preparing staff audit evaluations. Experienced with special projects; such as preparing and executing fraud audit reviews.
Perform Integrated IT audit procedures such as review of segregation of duties within core systems user access rights matrices, verify periodic user recertification by top management and verify controls around granting, termination and monitoring of user access.
Apply analytical procedures to complex financial statements and determine explanations of variances based on specified criteria.
Conduct process walkthroughs of the operations, identify key business risks to create audit procedures for the engagement.
Assist the external auditors by providing direct assistance for selected assignments.
Review and analyze internal control structures in conjunction with Sarbanes Oxley Compliance, perform special reviews, conduct internal audits, make recommendations for corrective actions of unsatisfactory conditions, report findings to senior management, assist with improvements in operations and reductions in costs, monitor vendor contracts for compliance with contractual terms, and review all applicable laws and regulations for all projects and operations.
Evaluated corporate and its business units environment, industry and business processes, including revenue recognition, accounts receivables, accounts payables, global procurement, plant impairment and plant reserve, royalties reserve, payroll processes, intercompany transactions, incentive compensation plans, etc. in order to assess compliance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as compliance to corporate policies.
Served as the Departments training coordinator, tracking all employees in corporate audit and their credentials and developing trainings to fit the needs of the staff and seniors.
Lerch, Vinci & Higgins (Fair Lawn, NJ) Sept. 2006– Nov. 2007 Auditor
Audited municipalities, board of education and non-profits in the tri-state area.
Handled various aspects of financial reporting, Bank reconciliation's, audit payroll, expenditures and trust funds, preparing working trial balances, journal entries.
Conduct audit of student Individualized Education Program (IEP’s) to verify and secure state funding.
Prepare reports related to municipal audits including Basic Financial Statements.
Ability to interact with clients (Town Managers/Business Administrators, and accounting/auditing personnel) to remedy uncertainties within their financial system Performed Agreed upon Procedures over compliance in relation to preparation of New Jersey School District’s End-of-Year Financial Report Powers and Sullivan, CPA’s (Woburn, MA) 08/2004 - 04/2005 Auditor
Assisted managers and senior auditors with municipal and public-school audits. Lissa Matyka
1305 NE 2nd Ave 617-***-****
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 *******@*****.***
Performed audit procedures on of cash, bank reconciliations, expenditures, accruals, and budget schedules.
Technologies/Technical Skills/Technical Languages
● Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook,
● Software: Oracle Financial Analyzer, TM1, Teammate (engagement software), QuickBooks, Turbo Tax, Go Systems Fund, Lotus Notes, Engagement Manager, MetricStream, FIS Global Software, ImageCentre, Salesforce
● Experienced with analytical software such as: with Oracle Financial Analyzer (OFA) and ACL Software
● Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Power BI
● Exceptional organization, management, skilled in problem solving, multitasking, delegation and empower others
● Ability to learn quickly, thrive in an agile environment and maintain a level of professional skepticism
● Highly Strong knowledge of internal controls and regulatory compliance programs
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