SOX Auditor and Internal Controls Specialist

Summary:

Diligent internal and external auditor skilled at conducting research and analysis, outlining risk assessments, and evaluating design and effectiveness of internal controls for end-to-end compliance.

Highlights:

Proficient at conducting audits of financial and operational processes and developing remediation plans to optimize efficiency and transparency

Skilled at interpreting, communicating, and summarizing audit findings and risks to non-financial professionals, and in developing high quality auditing procedures and reports

Big 4 Experience working with large, multinational SEC entities with foreign operations in several industries including financial services, manufacturing, retail, distribution, Non-Profits and

educational institutions

Knowledgeable in principles and practices of accounting and audit, including IFRS, US GAAP and GAAS rules, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing,

COSO, SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, AML, GDPR and IT auditing concepts; Familiarity with A-133 single audit requirements for federal awards

Experience in International Accounting and finance as well as project management

Proficiency with Oracle Suite, SAP, JD Edwards, NetSuite, SFDC and Blackline

Education

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Bachelor of Arts - Economics & French (2001)

Advanced Certificate in Business Fundamentals (w/Accounting focus)

Experience:

SOX Auditor,Verizon March 2021 – December,2025

Execute comprehensive SOX 404 testing for IT General Controls (ITGC) and aplliamplication controls, reducing control deficiencies by 20%.

Perform walkthroughs and documented financial processes (RCMs/Narratives) for revenue and procurement cycles to ensure alignment with PCAOB standards.

Collaborate with external auditors to streamline interim and year-end testing.

Identify and remediated control gaps in the SOX compliance framework, enhancing the internal control environment.

Execute comprehensive SOX 404 testing for IT General Controls (ITGC) and application controls, reducing control deficiencies by 20%.

Perform walkthroughs and documented financial processes (RCMs/Narratives) for revenue, procurement and tax cycles to ensure alignment with PCAOB standards.

Collaborate with external auditors to streamline interim and year-end testing.

Third Party Risk Analyst, Verizon January 2026 – Present

Assist Risk Management team in overseeing risk assessment and due diligence processes and ensure they are properly performed in selecting new third parties

Assist with various Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program initiatives working closely with the Third Party Risk Management Leads

Work with the Vendor Management Office and Head Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management to formulate holistic strategy around key third parties

Identify opportunities for process improvements to deliver increasing operational efficiency in the processes

Assess completed questionnaire and supporting field work materials to ensure they are complete and meet Verizon expectations

Internal Auditor, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) March 2014 – Present

Conduct financial, compliance, information system, fraud and operational audits from start to finish, inclusive of pre-planning and wrap up activities

Coordinate follow-up audit and quarterly self-assessment process with all respective owners to continually assess areas for improvement and gaps closing

Contribute to the Board and Audit Committee reporting: highlighting the organization’s internal control issues, prepare and present analysis and results to Executive Leadership and Audit

Committee members

Collaborate with the planning, provide reporting to management, attend meeting (annually), draft agendas, minutes

Internal Audit Analyst, Tiffany & Co., Inc. August 2012 – 2013

Participated in the global annual risk assessment process to identify high-risk areas warranting audit focus

Collaborated with the engagement team to prepare for engagements by reviewing the audit scope, determining the work plan, and participating in the risk assessment of the client environment prior to fieldwork

Evaluated retail stores and manufacturing operations in the areas of legal compliance, shrink, safety, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies

Developed and performed SOX-404 testing and follow-ups to ensure deficiencies were remediated

Provided timely status updates to the stakeholders by communicating observations, engagement risks, and potential roadblocks

Internal Auditor/Financial Reporting Analyst, Chanel August 2006 - March 2011

Evaluated retail stores worldwide operations in the areas of legal compliance, shrink and safety to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies;

Inspected accounting books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness and use of the accepted accounting procedures to record transactions

Assisted external auditors with audit planning and test work of financial accounts, tests of controls, evaluation and documentation of accounting systems for global operations

Delivered financial statements, analysis and projects for business units and global operations in accordance with International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS)

Financial Auditor, Deloitte September 2004 - July 2006

Prepared and analyzed financial statements using cutting-edge audit technology and customized audit procedures

Clients included privately and publicly-traded large clients operating in various industries and business models

Researched and documented accounting and auditing issues as needed

Attended regular training sessions on technical issues, industry regulatory issues, professional ethics and independence

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