Internal Auditor Services Director

A dedicated and highly analytical financial services director specializing in audits, with global and domestic experience in regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, systems implementation, operations management, and process improvements. Serves as a trusted partner while maintaining the level of professional skepticism needed to conduct thorough assessments. Leads business and compliance audits in accordance with regulatory requirements, including Dodd-Frank, internal controls, and SOX. Proven success in understanding and managing key risks to ensure the achievement of an organization's essential business objectives.

•M&A Oversight

•Change Management

• Reporting/Documentation

•Fraud Investigation

• Compliance Management

•Project Management

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Brazil SOX Certification - The GRC Institute CIA eligible

Institute of Internal Auditors

AMARIN CIRPORATION PLC

(Pharmaceutical Company [NYSE: AMRN)

Director of Risk & Controls, March 2022- Present

•Drive Amarin global internal audit/SOX risk and control assessments in the financial function working with, the CFO and various other members of management tasked with compliance and risk management.

•Identify and prioritize global risk and leverage process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

•Contribute to company culture excellence and stewardship in all interactions with global stakeholders and Board of Directors.

• Lead and contribute to global company initiatives related to finance, compliance, and IT.

LANETT COMPANY 2010-2021

(Generic Drug Manufacturing and Distribution Company [NYSE: LCIJ)

Director of Internal Audit, Sep 2017- Sep 2021

•Executed audits within finance, SOX compliance and centralized corporate support functions, including business continuity management, human resources, anti-money laundering, anti-fraud, regulatory risk, ITGC risk and controls, and corporate security.

•Engaged with management in key business processes and functions to proactively identify and mitigate risk of non- compliance with the SOX Act.

•Monitored and addressed control deficiencies recommending control enhancements for deficiencies identified.

•Coordinated resources and ensured on-schedule delivery of audit reports and memos.

•Developed relationships with senior management, represented audit department in committee meetings, and proactively monitored emerging risks and trends.

•Report to the Board of Director on SOX Compliance, Risk assessment, Enterprise Risk Management, audits strategy, audit results and findings remediation.

•Support Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Governance and Nominating Committee, Environmental, Social, and Governance Committee, on proactively identify and mitigate risk of non-compliance with government agencies, company's compliance program as well external entities.

•Business partner attitude and ability to collaborate effectively with different functions and culturally diverse individuals at multiple levels within the organization.

•Manage team in the completion of all audit projects, ensuring that objectives, scope, and related risks have been adequately addressed.

•Develop an innovated and motivated team providing helpful feedback and assisting in their professional development.

Internal Auditor Manager, Jul 2015- Sep 2017

•Led audit program, assessing risk and control environments among various business units.

•Executed various current-year audit activities, including annual audit plan, risk assessment, staff resourcing, scheduling, recruiting, department, affiliate, external training programs, presentations, and ancillary projects.

•Challenged status quo and identified new business risks, leveraging identification of new and evolving risks across enterprise toward annual risk assessment while updating dynamic, risk-based audit plan.

•Managed multiple projects and competing priorities, while working independently with speed and accountability, in a hands-on manner.

•Served as Subject Matter Expert providing training for team members and stakeholders.

•Managed IT systems implementation risks, testing and compliance implications.

•Participated in LCI's merger and acquisition of Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals, leading SOX compliance implementation, SAP system integrations, HR system integration as well as compliance, risk and controls analysis.

•Lead a team of 16 of internal and outsourced consultants in various aspects of the M&A effort.

Internal Auditor, Feb 2010- Jul 2015

•Hired by board of directors to develop LCI's internal audit department and take over outsourced internal audit function.

•Developed and maintained strong internal audit team and contributed to people initiatives, including recruiting, retaining, and training audit professionals. Mentored and developed people by supervising and coaching.

•Cultivated understanding of company service offerings and actively identified opportunities to better serve management.

•Performed detailed review of higher-risk areas to ensure technical accuracy and completeness of audit work as well as gathering of sufficient and appropriate evidence, and appropriate conclusion.

•Provided thought leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding broad range of complex issues related to business processes and controls by leveraging expertise and experience.

SELF-EMPLOYED, Brielle, New Jersey, Bookkeeper, 2007-2010. Provided bookkeeping and accounting services to small businesses.

ABNANRO BANK, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Auditor, 1997-2007. Worked to identify, develop, and document compliance issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas reviewed. Developed keen understanding of regulatory requirements and subsequent changes impacting bank operations and related audit environment. Remained abreast of changes in business, regulatory, and accounting and control environment in which financial institution operated. Maintained proficiency in current accounting and audit procedures and techniques as well as changes in laws and regulations impacting bank operations.

UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL FLUMINENSE, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Master of Business Administration and Management General

FUNDACAO OSVALDO ARANHA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Degree in Accounting

Excel, QlikView, SAP, Workiva, Blackline, FAS, !Contract, ADP Workforce Now, Oracle and SAP.

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