Internal Audit Information Systems

EMMANUEL JOSHUA NEWMAN (CISA)

636-***-****, **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Audit Analyst certified in information systems with over 5 years of expertise spanning industries such as Cybersecurity, Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution. Adept in financial statement analysis, SOX compliance (covering business processes, ITGC, and ITAC), IT control frameworks, operational audits, and risk assessment. Demonstrates strong collaboration skills in diverse team settings, excelling in working effectively with professionals from varied cultural and professional backgrounds.

“Party City filed for bankruptcy in 2024, and I am now actively seeking new opportunities in business. I am open to both senior and mid-level roles in internal audit, where I can leverage my expertise to add value to an organization.”

Education

Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO January 2013- May 2017

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting –

Core Qualifications:

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Information System Auditing Process

Risk and compliance

Skills In Microsoft Office Systems: IDEA, Advanced Microsoft Excel User, Microsoft word, Outlook, SharePoint, Great Plains, People Soft, Oracle(NetSuite) Workiva, Audit board, Salesforce.

Microsoft Copilot, Tableau, Alteryx

Governance and Management of Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience

(IFRS) (GAAP) (GAAS)(SOC 1)

EXPERIENCE

Party City, MD April 2021 – December 2024 Senior Internal Auditor (Remote)

Manage the department’s SOX database, AuditBoard, serving as the system administrator and primary liaison with the database vendor. Responsibilities included building and maintaining reporting dashboards, ensuring platform integrity, managing user access, and training new users. Additionally, assisted in the periodic control and narrative certification processes, and supported management in their quarterly certification process.

Perform financial and operational reviews of processes Such ISO 27001, Travel & Entertainment, Marketing Development Funds and Professional Service Revenue, which includes risk-based audit scopes, work plans and programs.

Lead in developing the annual audit plan for the department and lead fieldwork for business process controls testing and Automated Controls reviews.

Perform and review annual testing of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls, documenting and communicating exceptions with management. In addition, ensured that management performed remediation of control deficiencies. Testing and review of work performed by outsourced auditors included: Interim testing, update testing and remediation testing.

Identify audit findings, interpret the risk-based implications of the findings and communicate recommendations to business process owners in both oral and written forms.

Lead testing of IT general controls, which includes an assessment of business processes, and IT General Controls, assessing the design and operating effectiveness of controls, as well as testing automated controls within an Integrated Test Facility (ITF).

Performed detailed testing of general IT controls and processes as part of efforts to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act for all IT areas. Included assessments of data flow to gain an understanding of in-scope systems, and testing of controls within the change management, user authentication / access, and application.

Prepare documentation to address internal and external requests from Internal Audit, supporting SOX testing through process walkthroughs and document collection. Served as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating documentation requests, and facilitating communication with management to ensure smooth and efficient audit processes

Assist in review of SOC 1 reports, ensuring that deviations noted in third-party audits of company client applications did not adversely affect current company controls.

Partner with second line functions such as Global Compliance, IT Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, or Global Financial Controls on special projects or investigations as needed.

Conduct peer review of colleagues' work submissions to ensure accuracy and completeness, offering comments and constructive feedback

RSM USA LLP, MO February 2020 – March 2021

Assurance Associate - Financial, IT, SOC 1, SOX 404 – Public Accounting

Tested and documented business processes and IT general controls in accordance to accepted AICPA standards, COSO, SSAE 16 and/or ISAE 3402 Frameworks.

Applied knowledge of internal controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS etc) in audit engagements.

Performed SOX 404 testing SOC type II audits, walkthroughs, develop, and document request list, work papers, status reports and lead sheets for financial audit engagements.

Communicated orally and verbally with clients regarding follow-up questions and evidence needed to complete testing to meet strict deadlines for issuance of financial reports.

Effectively multitask and prioritize projects daily and maintain constant communication with the engagement team to report the status of each project.

Identified audit findings, interpret the risk-based implications of the findings and communicate recommendations to clients in both oral and written forms.

Perform operational store and distribution center physical audits, testing the accuracy and completeness of inventory stored and available in-store. Responsibilities included counting and inspecting all materials, merchandise, and supplies in stock.

Expertise in IT internal controls and their applicability with regards to financial reporting and information systems support processes

Coordinated the follow-up process for audit findings; develop and implement a corrective action plan for any areas identified as risk exposure.

Provided regular monitoring and control of the corrective action plan implementation.

Rabo Agri-finance, MO July 2019 – February 2020

Staff Accountant

Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital

Performed general ledger reconciliations and account analysis, including reconciling sub-ledger balances to the general ledger

Performed Cash account reconciliation (Receipt, Disbursement. Sweep and Deposit Account)

Managed accounting and review controls for a 1.5B loan system

Prepared and post daily & monthly entries and intercompany billing entries.

Part of project team to redesign cash reconciliation process for $15B loan portfolio that led to increased efficiency and timelier remediation of errors.

Salter & Company/Calibre Group LLC, MD July 2017- July 2018

Compliance Auditor

Managed fringe benefits audit engagement for national labor union organization by performing detail review of financial records to determine client’s compliance with terms of collective bargaining agreements

Agreements.

Identified audit issue by testing the related assumption proposed adequate audit adjustments, through challenging client procedure and carrying out comprehensive inquiries of client members for audits

Verified accuracy of records and document discrepancies in spreadsheet analysis and written verbal summarization of the audit

Conducted audit opening and closing conferences by working directly with client senior leadership on audit issues and tentative findings

Follow up on audit findings and implement a corrective plan for a control deficiency.

Professional Affiliation: ISACA

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