Senior Internal Auditor with SOX & ITGC Expertise
Resume:
Elizabeth Arguelles
917-***-**** Whitestone, NY *****.*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Internal Audit professional with 10+ years of experience executing risk-based financial, operational, and IT audits across regulated industries including financial services. Proven ability to support full audit lifecycle—from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, workpaper documentation, and reporting—while ensuring high-quality audit execution aligned with regulatory expectations. Deep expertise in SOX 404, internal controls, and compliance frameworks, with a strong track record of identifying control gaps, strengthening governance, and partnering with stakeholders to drive timely remediation.
Core Competencies
Internal Audit Audit Lifecycle Management Risk Assessment & Scoping SOX 404 / ICFR Regulatory Compliance Financial Services Audit Workpaper Documentation Audit Programs & Planning Memos
Control Testing Issue Identification & Validation ITGC & Application Controls Data Analytics & Continuous Monitoring Process Improvement Audit Reporting Stakeholder Engagement SOC 1 & SOC 2 Reviews ERM COSO COBIT NIST
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
G-III Apparel Group, New York, NY
Senior Internal Auditor July 2024-Jan 2025
"A global fashion company that designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of licensed and owned brands in apparel, footwear, and accessories."
• Supported the Audit Manager/AIC in executing the full audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting for financial, operational, and system audits.
• Performed detailed walkthroughs and control testing, ensuring workpapers were complete, accurate, and aligned with internal audit standards and documentation requirements.
• Contributed to SOX 404 compliance by assessing control design and operating effectiveness, identifying deficiencies, and supporting remediation validation.
• Evaluated controls over ERP data migration (Lawson to JD Edwards), validating data integrity, completeness, and accuracy in a high-risk environment.
• Applied data analytics to identify anomalies and potential risks, enhancing audit coverage and supporting risk-based testing approaches.
• Prepared audit documentation including planning materials, audit programs, and reports, communicating findings and recommendations to management. Environmental Defense Fund, New York, NY
Internal Audit Manager December 2022-July 2024
"A global non-profit organization that uses science, economics, and law to find and promote solutions to environmental problems, with a particular focus on climate change, human health, ecosystems, and oceans.”
• Led audit engagements end-to-end, including planning, risk identification, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality audit workpapers.
• Performed ITGC and application control testing (access, change management, IT operations) aligned with COBIT and NIST frameworks.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Conducted risk assessments to prioritize audit focus areas, aligning audit scope with enterprise risk and regulatory expectations.
• Developed audit programs and testing strategies, ensuring consistency, completeness, and adherence to internal audit standards.
• Utilized data analytics and continuous monitoring techniques to identify irregular transactions and support fraud investigations.
• Partnered with stakeholders across Finance, IT, and Compliance to communicate findings, validate issues, and drive remediation efforts.
Starr Companies, New York, NY
Senior Internal Auditor October 2015-November 2022
"A global insurance and investment organization that offers a wide range of property, casualty, accident, and health insurance products, along with travel assistance and investment services".
• Executed complex financial, operational, and IT audits, supporting the AIC in planning, scoping, fieldwork, and issue identification across regulated insurance operations.
• Assessed internal controls over premium and claims processes, identifying risks impacting financial reporting and operational integrity.
• Evaluated 30+ SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports annually, analyzing exceptions and validating complementary user entity controls (CUECs).
• Led NYDFS 500 mock audit, assessing cybersecurity governance, access controls, incident response, and third-party risk readiness.
• Developed audit workpapers, reports, and documentation supporting audit conclusions and regulatory compliance expectations.
• Collaborated with audit management and external auditors, ensuring alignment on audit scope, findings, and remediation tracking.
Wolters Kluwer, New York, NY
Internal Control Officer November 2008-April 2015
"A global company providing information services, software, and solutions for professionals in healthcare, tax, and accounting, finance, and legal and regulatory sectors.”
• Executed SOX 404 program activities, including risk assessment, control design, walkthroughs, testing, and deficiency evaluation.
• Developed audit plans, planning memoranda, and test procedures based on risk-based methodologies.
• Prepared and maintained high-quality audit documentation and workpapers supporting audit conclusions and external audit reliance.
• Coordinated with business units and IT to ensure effective control execution and timely remediation of identified deficiencies.
• Strengthened governance through continuous auditing, process improvements, and enhanced internal control frameworks.
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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
De La Salle University, Philippines
Bachelor of Science: Accounting (Completed)
De La Salle University, Philippines
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology (Completed)
Institute of Internal Auditors, New York, NY
Certified Internal Auditor
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Manila, Philippines Certified Public Accountant
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), AuditBoard, Workiva, Smartsheet, TeamMate, SAP, JD Edwards, NetSuite, PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Great Plains
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