Retail Store Internal Auditor

**** ********* ***. • NEW FRANKEN, WI *****

PHONE 920-***-**** (HOME) 920-***-****(CELL)

E-MAIL **********@*******.***

CRAIG TLUSTY

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a challenging senior to manager level position in the internal audits, private or public accounting field

EDUCATION

1997-2002 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance, May 2002, GPA 3.84/4.00

Currently, a Certified Internal Auditor member with the IIA since March 2009

Passed the State of Wisconsin Certified Public Accountant exam in 2004

EXPERIENCE

Senior Auditor/Internal Audit Manager, Nsight/Cellcom July 2008-July 2022

Built the internal audit department from scratch

Implemented a robust retail store audit process

Visited all retail stores for audits, focusing on inventory, cash, security, and loss prevention

Audited business sales representatives to observe inventory and security

Assisted with acquiring very secure inventory safes for all sales departments

Presented audit results to the audit committee and external auditors two times per year

Met with all key stakeholders related to billing to make sure all services were billed

Key owner of the revenue controls report which documented key billing controls

Initiated data usage testing to ensure data used on cell towers matched the billing system

Began the capital expenditure audit process to ensure proper controls were initiated in place

Visited inventory warehouses to ensure shrinkage was not an issue

Started a commission audit process to ensure limited fraud.

Reviewed credit adjustments monthly for empowerment abuse

Initiated a human resource audit process to make sure background checks were performed

Senior Accountant, Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP, Appleton, Wisconsin Sept 2002-July 2008

-Member of the Manufacturing/Distribution team

In-charged financial statement audits and employee benefit audit engagements, incorporating development of audit plans, evaluation of accounting operations, and coordination of fieldwork

Managed numerous compilation and review engagements, including being the main contact person with the clients and assisting them with accounting issues throughout each year

Prepared and reviewed tax returns for S-Corporations, Partnerships and individuals

Performed monthly bookkeeping for several clients, involving preparation of monthly financial statements

Involved in numerous Sarbanes Oxley 404 consulting engagements - Assisted with documenting processes, identify key controls, developing test plans and testing controls

Recruited, supervised, and trained staff accountants on specific responsibilities

Maintained the fixed asset system for multiple clients

ACTIVITIES

Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communications and Human Relations

Green Bay Curling Club Member

REFERENCES

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