Contract Management, Audit
Resume:
MICHAEL EVANS JONES II, MSA
**** ******* **** *****, *********, Georgia 30294
adzx45@r.postjobfree.com
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
American Cancer Society, Inc. (Contract position) Atlanta, Georgia
Sr. Consultant, Contracts May 2015 – September 2015
Executed and managed all Procurement contracts, to include a new master agreement, amendments, extensions, Statements of Work, etc
Assisted Business Units (BU) with contract negotiation and execution for contracts related to assisted-sourcing and self-sourcing projects and opportunities.
Supported Supply Chain staff (Sourcing and Procurement team) on contracts as needed, with heavier focus on Procurement team support.
Acted as the primary contact between the Business Units and the organization’s Legal department and Enterprise Contract Management tool.
Escalated complex legal matters to Legal, as appropriate.
Administered contracts in accordance with organization’s policies and procedures.
Responded to BU and/or vendor inquiries regarding contract obligations, modifications, and mediation.
Worked complex issues where review of data analysis was required.
Identified financial risks and legal exposures while offering best alternatives that works for the BU, organization and vendor.
Compiled contract summaries (including cost, risks, term, etc) for contracts prior to execution by Senior Leadership.
Disseminated information regarding contract status, compliance, and any modifications in conjuction with Enterprise Contract Management.
Ricoh USA Inc. Atlanta, Georgia
District Supervisor, Contract Management and Processing Nov. 2011 – May 2013
Analyzed and assesse potential financial impacts associated with compliance deficiencies.
Resolved contractual disputes, and leads negotiations with customers to resolve informal and formal disputes.
Tracked and monitored all contract negotiations and final agreements to ensure the appropriate parties were authorized signors.
Evaluated and negotiates contracts in compliance with corporate contracting standards.
Communicated to Upper Management that Contract Management tools, templates, methods and processes needed to be developed and implemented.
Managed the contracting process including all contracting events such as amendments, renewals, and new agreements and securing any approvals needed for exceptions to standard contract terms.
Developed relationships with internal stakeholders and legal resources while serving as the liaison between the Southeastern District sales team and Ricoh Legal Department, ensuring all legal and contracting matters are addressed efficiently and promptly.
Regional Operations/Contract Manager Oct. 2007 – Nov. 2011
Provided contractual support to district’s Production/Service team, Sales team, as well as Operations team to ensure Company compliance.
Validated detailed financial updates to all booked agreements in SalesForce.com.
Verified through financial tracking accurate schedules for agreement cancellations, service reductions, and service “at risk” on an ongoing basis.
Monitors expiring renewal agreements to ensure that any contractual requirements around proper notification to the client are met to avoid any financial risk. Calculates the correct fee for the upcoming renewal term and determines invoice amount and service term.
Provides support to district teams by researching agreements and client financial history as requested.
Assisted with collection on past-due accounts (assigned accounts), research and process customer claims of invoice payment.
Submitted customer change requests in sales contracts system as necessary.
Verified taxability for all related invoicing.
Processed sales contracts and support fee invoices for new agreements and annual renewals in SalesForce.com according to the Terms and Conditions of the individualized agreements.
Analyzed month-end variance reports to ascertain such variances related to sales and production/service.
Process Analyst & Compliance Auditor Nov. 2004 – Oct. 2007
Served as liaison between Ricoh Corporation and external auditors for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit.
Maintained electronic spreadsheet of requests and documentation received to ensure a timely response.
Assisted process owners with their process narratives, remediation plans and implementation dates.
Worked closely with senior management to implement audit recommendations.
Provided support to sales team through resolution of escalated issues, performance of customer audits and participation in customer meetings when necessary.
Monitored monthly key performance indicators (KPI) as directed by senior management for major shifts.
Tracked and analyzed P&L statements for each district to ensure compliance with operating budget.
Developed monthly scorecards and trend analysis for district offices.
SouthStar Energy Services d/b/a Georgia Natural Gas Atlanta, Georgia
Internal Auditor Dec. 2003 – Sept. 2004
Assisted in the completion of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) project for SouthStar Energy Services LLC.
Ensured appropriate documentation, successful testing and remediation of internal controls
Assisted Manager of Internal Audit with developing sub-certification processes by business unit.
Developed the audit program and scope for audits and selection of appropriate audit procedures.
Performed all fieldwork for assigned audits.
Made recommendations on improving internal controls.
The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority Atlanta, Georgia
Internal Auditor May 2000 – Nov. 2003
Performed standard procedures in the performance of a scheduled audit.
Developed scope for audits and selection of appropriate audit procedures for Director’s approval.
Drafted practical budget times for completion of fieldwork and audit.
Generated an audit program necessary to promote effective audit coverage.
Ensured that audit objectives have been clearly and completely set forth to the auditee.
Performed all fieldwork for assigned audits in competent and professional manner.
Assessed the validity of existing policies and procedures and recommend sound alternatives.
Maintained discretion in handling sensitive patient and employee information.
EDUCATION:
Strayer University Morrow, Georgia
Masters of Science in Public Accounting May 2012
Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration (Finance) December, 1993
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
2003 – Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
2011 – Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
2012 – Member of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
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