Michael S. Ford, MBA

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Humble, Texas 77346

281-***-**** adkojr@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced “Senior Auditor/Risk Assurance”

with full understanding of audit procedures/techniques, overseeing testing of SOX identified internal controls, and improving business operations/revenue

Accomplishments:

● Exemplary auditee survey scores, 42% rated excellent

● Developed time saving audit spread sheets

● $2+M in cost recoveries by multiple audits

● Selected to conduct confidential forensic investigations

Education: MBA, Business Administration, Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, TX

BBA, Business Administration/Accounting, Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, TX

Software: MS Office ● A/S 400 ● SAP ● PeopleSoft ● Teammate

Affiliations: Institute of Internal Auditors, Houston Chapter

Experience

08/19 to 02/20 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Houston, TX

Senior Associate Risk Assurance

Responsible for aiding 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, performing SOX applications control testing for IT general/application/IT dependent controls (Oracle ERP systems, SAP, Hyperion, and AS400 platforms), assisting clients with SOX 404 process by documenting/testing internal controls over financial reporting, and compiling/extracting data to assess systems/controls for compliance (policies, adequacy of design/execution, and data security).

Performing risk-based audits of IT General Controls/Application Controls

Verifying accuracy/completeness of IPE as part of IT general control

12/18 to 08/19 Icon Information Consultants, Houston, TX

Senior Consultant

Responsible for reviewing SOX 404 process flow documentation, performing control testing for compliance with SOX (Section 404) standards in US/Canada business units, and reviewing SOX control testing/balance sheet account analysis in accordance with audit/internal control standards.

04/15 to 06/18 HP, Inc., Houston, TX

Senior Auditor

Responsible for managing worldwide business unit/America Regional SOX audits for core business/supporting functions, overseeing all phases of audit (planning, fieldwork, and reporting), supervising audit staff while reviewing audit workpapers/audit issues, and executing test of design/effectiveness for compliance with SOX 404 standards.

Performing risk assessment, management interviews, and developed audit program

Assigning audit rating based on materiality/risk profile

Identifying/reporting control deficiencies to internal/external stakeholders

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10/05 to 09/14 Waste Management, Inc, Houston, TX

Senior Internal Auditor 04/08 to 09/14

Responsible for managing compliance/financial/operational audit (assessing audit risk by analyzing, applying analytical procedures, reviewing operational activity reports, and identifying testing procedures), performing data analysis, supervising staff auditors/assisting with audit assignments, conducting interviews with process owners to gather key risk factors/areas of concerns, reviewing work papers that supported testing procedures, and presenting reports to management identifying financial risks/non-compliance issues/internal control weaknesses.

Managing audit projects for management’s required attestation of internal controls (Sarbanes-Oxley Act)

Executing audit tests/adequacy of business areas processes/policies/controls

Developing corrective actions addressing deficiencies of solutions offered to management

Internal Audit II 10/05 to 03/08

02/05 – 08/05 Baker Petrolite Corporation, Sugarland, TX

Compliance Accountant

Responsible for assisting in documenting key controls complying with SOX 404, conducting interviews of process owners, performing walkthrough/testing internal controls (remediation and updating testing), identifying/presenting internal controls weaknesses, developing actions plans/coordinating remediation testing, and evaluating/resolving issues included in the disclosure Controls Internal Controls presentation.

Managing issues for controls that failed during testing

Preparing issue aggregation sheets determining the financial impact of issues

Identifying employees for Management Representation Letters (policy and procedures)

01/01 to 06/04 KPMG LLP, Houston, TX

Associate Assurance

Responsible for assisting in documenting key controls to comply with SOX 404 requirements, conducting interview of process owners to gather document processes information, managing issues for controls that failed during testing, preparing issue aggregation sheet determining the financial impact if issues identified during testing, preparing monthly standard entries/accruals (adjusting and closing entries) for monthly/quarterly/year-end close, analyzing/compiling financial information for monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts, assessing needs/researching options/identifying solutions for non-compliance issues, and ensuring that management has identified business process risks, auditing entities being reviewed/implementing appropriate controls mitigating risks.

Developing actions plan/coordinating remediation testing

Acting as a liaison between Senior Management and State Regulatory Agencies

Demonstrates Broad Strengths In:

Compliance/Financial/Operational Audits

Clear Concise Communicator

Risk Assurance/Analytical Problem Solver

Strategic Planning/Data Security

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