CPA Auditor

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over **+ successful years of finance experience. Demonstrated expertise in:

Sarbanes-Oxley Project Management

Risk-based Audit Strategy

External Audit Attest Engagements

Agreed-upon-procedures Attest Engagements

Consolidations and External Reporting

Month-end Close Outsourcing

Financial Planning and Analysis (budgeting & forecasting)

CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION, Memphis, Tennessee (A $2 billion global manufacturer in electrical / electronics industry)

Senior Internal Auditor 2009 – Present

Executed multi-location annual internal audit plan. Reviewed controls on inventory cycle counts, capitalized manufacturing variances, and NRV analysis and reconciliations for proper inventory valuation. Performed AP audit procedures on reconciliations, segregation of duties, master file changes, 3-way match and month-end receiving and shipping cut off procedures.

Key Accomplishments:

• Developed audit procedures and conducted training sessions on multi-location global audit methodology under GAAS

• Supervised staff during audit fieldwork, work paper review and summarizing issues

• Identified key risks embedded in the systems and business processes highlighting weaknesses in the internal control environment

• Maintained strong relationship with process owners and executives across international locations (Europe, Canada and Mexico) to maximize cooperation in issue resolution

KAISER CONSULTING LLP, Powell, Ohio (A consulting firm with services including compliance audits, accounting & finance and IT)

Independent Consultant 2008 – 2009

Responsible for client service delivery driving Sarbanes-Oxley corporate compliance, general accounting reconciliations and journal entries, fixed assets, consolidations, purchasing, payroll, treasury, forecasting and managing cash flow.

Key Accomplishments:

• Developed client’s first risk-based multi-location SOX audit strategy under PCAOB AS 5.

• Assisted as financial controller to prepare client month-end financials, monitoring cash flows, forecasts and SG&A analysis.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Columbus, Ohio ($21 billion Big 4 global accounting firm providing accounting, auditing & advisory services)

Supervising Senior Auditor 2005 – 2008

Established, enhanced and supplemented client internal audit for SOX readiness. Interpreted, applied and communicated SOX/PCAOB technical requirements and the respective impact on the client financial statement reporting process; e.g. GAAP, SEC, COSO, CoBIT and others. Evaluated and guided the selection of automated SOX tools including Paisley GRC on Demand, PwC TeamMate and others. Used ACL and excel to perform data analytics. Coordinated SOX compliance with Internal Audit and determined the nature, timing and extent of control testing.

Key Accomplishments:

• Prepared financial process flows and prepared account reconciliations and footnote disclosure during FAS 157 implementation at a leading insurance company with $76 billion investments portfolio

• Managed Program Management Office (PMO) activities of Internal Audit department of a $6 billion global chemical company

• Performed a special project to validate $500k dividends payout on shares including employee stock options vested

• Performed ad hoc audit for $250k union based payroll process to identify root causes of errors and improve the process

• Performed data analytics on employee master data file from a fraud risk perspective.

• Led a team of up to 4 members during audit fieldwork, work paper review and summarizing issues

Key Clients:

• Worthington Industries

• Hexion Specialty Chemicals

• Procter & Gamble / Gillette

• Nationwide Insurance

• Mettler Toledo

• Masco Corporation

VANDERHORST & MANNING CPAS LLC, Dayton, Ohio (A local accounting firm providing accounting, auditing and tax services)

Staff Accountant 2002 – 2005

Responsible for the client account reconciliations, accruals and journal entries to compile month-end balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement under GAAP. Lead annual financial audits of not-for-profits in Ohio under Governmental Auditing Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Prepare Income Tax and Payroll Returns for Individuals, Corporations including S-Corp, Partnerships and Trusts & Estates under Internal Revenue Code.

Key Accomplishments:

• Manage agreed-upon procedures engagement for unclaimed funds compliance audit under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) generating cash flow of US$250K for the firm.

• Perform annual financial statement audit engagement pursuant to Rule 17a-5 under Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for broker-dealers.

GE CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL SERVICES (A global financial services company providing outsourcing services in accounting services)

Process Associate – International Accounting & Financial Reporting 1999 - 2002

Responsible for transitioning accounting function of various GE business units by mapping accounting process flows, preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using "SIX SIGMA" process improvement tools such as SIPOC maps under DMAIC methodology.

Key Accomplishments:

• Performed account reconciliations, month-end closing journal entries and corporate consolidation of balance sheet, income statement and related cash flow statement under GAAP for Mortgage Services business unit.

• Prepared Supplemental Schedules (on a quarterly basis) such as Cash Flow Activity, Balance Sheet Analysis etc. for filing forms 10-K and 10-Q for SEC compliance reporting.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio

Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) in Accounting, University of Calcutta

Certified Public Accountant, (CPA) Active License in State of Delaware, Ohio and Tennessee

PROFESSIONAL AFFILITATIONS

Chairman of Programs Committee of IIA-Memphis Chapter

Treasurer of India Association of Memphis (IAM)

Member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Member of Tennessee, Ohio, Delaware Societies of CPAs

Graduate Member of Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India (ICWAI)

CERTIFICATES & ACHIEVEMENTS

Ohio Financial Accountability Certificate

Young Leaders Development Program certification sponsored by GE Capital

PILOT Certificate of Achievement for transition of Account Reconciliation process

Undergone "SIX SIGMA" Quality Training on "DMAIC"

Certificate for automating various accounting process

Certificate of Recognition in Accounting Services & Financial Reporting

“Here’s To You” and “You Made A Difference” rewards at Ernst & Young

Attended training on Life, Property and Casualty insurance fundamentals

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