Summary
Seasoned leader with experience in accounting, finance, compliance and internal audit at global corporations. Skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve audit, business, and operations objectives. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, increasing compliance, and implementing internal control solutions. Proven Project Manager; effectively blending a consultative approach while managing concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
Professional Experience
Pfizer, Inc. (Contractor), Collegeville, PA 2019 - 2021
Research-based biopharmaceutical company
Compliance Analyst 8/2019 – 2/2021
As a member of the Business Process & Operational Team within the Global Procurement (“GP”) organization, I provided operational support related to Pfizer’s Third Party Global Foreign Corruption Practices Act (“FCPA”) - Compliance and Due Diligence processing model, including general process support, data analysis, issue identification and issue resolution.
Worked closely with internal stakeholders from the My Anti-Corruption Policy and Procedures (“MAPP”) Due Diligence Questionnaire (“DDQ”) processing teams, business users, audit, procurement, and compliance to identify and develop opportunities to improve MAPP processes, systems and operational activities, enhance capabilities or reduce errors/issues.
Supported the alignment of all due diligence related systems and tools, and ensured processes and operations are defined in accordance with all relevant Pfizer policy and procedures.
Executed SAP system test scripts for new features, enhancements and changes to the Third-Party pre-approval form within the Master Data Governance module.
Supported the development, delivery and maintenance of MAPP third party training, training materials, work processes, SOPs and other relevant documentation for the GP MAPP processing teams.
Produced relevant and useful due diligence related analytics to help drive decision making and achieve group objectives, including operational reports, monthly metrics and systems reconciliation reports.
Gathered, analyzed and interpreted MAPP third party transactional and process data.
GlaxoSmithKline (Contractor), Philadelphia, PA 2017 - 2019
Science-led global healthcare company
Compliance Analyst 5/2018 – 7/2019
As a member of the global Supplier Security, Risk and Assurance (“SSRA”) group within the GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”) Technology - Information Protection organization, I focused on suppliers where the information protection risk could result in a severe impact on the GSK business.
Lead analyst in coordinating request submitted from the Third-Party Oversight (“TPO”) program and performing triage activity on them to determine whether they fit the criteria for a SSRA assessment for all global businesses and functional areas
Worked with company personnel to analyze and evaluate the RFx (“request for x”) process, supplier risk assessments (ISO 27001 framework), contract negotiations, and on-site assurance visits
Provided weekly TPO triage KPI’s/metrics to the global SSRA group
Auditor/Compliance Analyst 11/2017 – 4/2018
As a member of the Business Risk & Compliance group within the U.S. Finance organization, I focused on Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (“SOX”) controls testing to minimize risks for the Channel Operations and Contract Management functional areas.
Monitored service level agreements for U.S. Customers (including affiliate organizations), or U.S. Healthcare Organizations against regulatory requirements, and policies and procedures to measure compliance and mitigate risk
Monitored Channel Operations processes for compliance responsibilities, business risk and to validate that controls are operating effectively
Performed SOX and/or internal controls testing of key processes and risks
Prepared compliance reports, redesigned test plans/controls, updated control documents, analyzed data, assisted with designing SAP controls for implementation, and special projects as needed
Solenis, LLC, Wilmington, DE 2015 – 2017
Global manufacturer of specialty chemicals
Senior Auditor 8/2015 – 8/2017
As a member of the Internal Audit Department, I was responsible for leading and executing global internal audits to assess the risk associated with strategic objectives, growth plans and related risk.
Designed and directed Internal Audit breadth, performed procedures, developed recommendations, and reviewed them with required Management teams from across 35 global manufacturing facilities and corporate locations
Executed risk-based audits using the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) framework, risk assessment and control analysis
Collaborated with business Managers; exchanged ideas to better understand how to achieve business objectives while meeting audit goals
Assisted in the implementation of SOX compliance requirements
Managed and coached other internal audit staff, provided oversight for co-sourcing staff
Prepared periodic Audit Committee reports and supported the annual Internal Audit Plan development
Maintained an open-door policy to engage as a leader and champion of corporate governance and internal control concepts
Saint-Gobain, Valley Forge, PA 2008 – 2015
Premier global building materials manufacturer
SAP Business Analyst 12/2014 – 8/2015
As a member of the SAP Implementation team, I performed general controls testing, security and risk assessments.
Developed and executed SAP system test scripts for internal controls testing
Scope included the following SAP modules: Finance and Controlling, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Forecast-to-Plan and Preventative Maintenance
Validated SAP system configuration, completed test transactions to support controls were working as expected; ensured that reports displaying information supporting controls were processing correctly
Represented business process team and provided support for the post SAP implementation review
Evaluated modifications to security and access controls design to ensure continued internal controls compliance
Senior Internal Auditor and Business Control Specialist 12/2008 – 12/2014
As a member of the Internal Audit Department, I was responsible for the planning and performance of U.S. Internal Audit functions for Manufacturing, Distribution, Shared Services, and Corporate locations.
Managed, trained, and mentored staff auditors
Assessed performance of business units and functional areas against compliance with management instructions, policies, and procedures, for planning, accounting, custodial or control activities
Identified internal control deficiencies and recommended improvements
Drove preparations for annual external audit engagements, conducted opening and closing meetings
Prepared audit reports, communicated results to regional, business unit, and corporate management
Additional Experience
Siegfried Group, LLP, Philadelphia, PA 2004 – 2008
National CPA firm providing professional financial services consulting to Fortune rated companies during critical times of need.
Senior Manager 2006 – 2008
Manager 2004 – 2005
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, accounting assistance, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, legacy system support, internal auditing, acquisition or divestiture support, and special project implementation.
Rohm and Haas Company, Philadelphia, PA 1995 – 2004
Global manufacturer of specialty chemicals
North America Region Accountant 2000 – 2004
Asia-Pacific Region Assistant Financial Analyst 1996 – 2000
Accounts Payable Coordinator 1995 – 1996
Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills
Internal Controls Testing
Risk Management
Client Relationships
Strategic Planning
Budget and Forecast
Process Re-engineering
Audit Procedures
Regulatory Compliance
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Professional Affiliations
The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania
Technology
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Lotus Notes, J.D. Edwards, SAP, Essbase, Hyperion, QlikView, Ariba,
MS SharePoint, Buying on Demand platform