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Barbara Owens

916-***-****

adj2e5@r.postjobfree.com

Ketchum, ID 83340

SUMMARY

Audit Manager/Chief offering 20 years leading audit, risk, compliance, administrative and operational activities. I possess a thorough understanding of GAAP, GASB, COBIT, IIA and GAO practices and standards. Created audit procedures, programs and policies while monitoring performance to successfully achieve objectives. Planned and directed staffing activities, daily operations and financial decisions to lead teams. Strong leadership and communication skills with proven track record of effectively guiding and motivating employees.

Strong background in planning and leading operations as well as administrative functions in medium to large size audit office settings. Poised and professional decision-maker in high-pressure situations.

SKILLS

Auditing

Direction

Documentation

Finance

Government

Information Systems

Managing

Office

Enterprise

Organizational

Policies

Risk Analysis

Risk assessment

Safety

Telecommunications

EXPERIENCE

Chief of Risk, Compliance and External Audits

San Francisco, CA

CA Public Utilities Commission/ Nov 2016 to Dec 2018

Established the Enterprise Risk and Compliance office, completed entity wide risk assessment and compliance review for a very complex organization including rail, gas, electricity, water and telecommunications.

In addition, performed a reorganization of the 35- person external audits group of to ensure all areas of required review were being met; including electricity, gas, power, water and telecommunications.

Introduced ACL software for the areas of data analytics, compliance, risk and work-paper documentation to the audit and risk group to ensure a more reliable audit was produced.

Conducted employee evaluations to review performance and provide constructive feedback to enhance achievement of organizational goals.

Established and enforced policies and procedures to achieve goals and objectives.

Presented information and reports to present at Commission meetings.

Developed and directed implementation of training programs for auditors and risk and compliance employees.

Directed and monitored 40 employees by delegating tasks and assessing reports by subordinate supervisors.

Audit Chief

Sacramento, CA

Department of Motor Vehicles/ Jan 2012 to Nov 2016

Supervise, plan, organize and direct the work of 55 audit staff for both internal and external audit staff to ensure compliance regarding the following program areas including: Licensing, Registration, Occupational Licensing, Employer Pull Notice, Motor Carrier Permits, International Registration Program, Private Carrier Passengers, Business Partner Program, and Driver Safety Offices.

Ensured an internal audit plan for the year to assess adequate internal controls audits to ensure all organizational units within the Department are reviewed to determine whether they are efficiently utilizing available resources and/or effectively carrying out their functions in accordance with regulations and management instructions and policies.

Directed and monitored 55 employees by delegating tasks and assessing reports by subordinate supervisors.

Measured effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures to identify areas needing improvements and implement changes.

Led recruitment, hiring and termination decision-making by devising staffing initiatives and directing other leaders.

Provided audit oversight by monitoring organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Conducted employee evaluations to review performance and provide constructive feedback to enhance achievement of organizational goals.

Established and enforced policies and procedures to achieve goals and objectives.

Audit Manager

Sacramento, CA

Department of Child Support Services/ Aug 2007 to Jan 2012

Performed responsibilities as the Chief Auditor and was directly responsible for managing complex audit activities central to the department's primary mission.

Oversight and monitoring of staff's work in audit planning, performance and direction of audits.

Prepare annual audit plan, fraud policy, ethics policy, and audit charter.

Responsible for review of Audit Programs, Risk Analysis and Matrix, work papers documentation, and report preparation.

Prepared and trained staff regarding areas of compliance regarding Federal auditing standards, Information System Control Auditing Standards, and Internal Auditing Standards.

In addition, responsible for responding to government organizations such as Department of Finance, Bureau of State Audits and.

Staff IT Auditor

Sacramento, CA

CA Child Support Services/ Mar 2006 to Aug 2007

Monitored new trends and technologies related to audit areas to implement modifications in processes and procedures.

Meticulously reviewed the organization's operating practices using IT Auditing skills and COBIT.

Audited information and implemented data into the system using a general controls audit program.

Gathered audit data to compile into reports, which were disseminated to the correct personnel and clients.

Performed information system audits to manage internal controls and assess risks.

Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.

Created and implemented audit program that could identify risks and assess compliance requirements.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MBA: Business Administration

California State University

Sacramento, CA

Bachelor of Science: Accounting

CSU, Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice

CSU, Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Certified Internal Auditor Certified Information Systems Auditor Certified Government Auditing Professional Certified Risk Assurance Auditor

ISACA

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

- Appointed by the Governor to last position to assist with establishment of internal controls and evaluation of existing controls.

- Appointed President of Institute of Internal Auditors, Sacramento Chapter, for two years.

- IIA Committee Chair for International Conference of Institute of Internal Auditors, San Francisco

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Converted two large audit offices from manual to automated work papers.

Performed annual large risk assessments on two large Departments for the State of CA.

Lead an organizational assessment at a large audit office to establish common goals and objectives.

Reduced prior Peer Review findings from 13 to 1 in three years.

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