Auditor
Resume:
Joseph P. Lucher
Tomball, TX 77375
*************@*******.***
Summary
Over 5 years experience as an Internal Auditor. This included testing and verifying quarterly and annual internal controls, including SOX requirements; performing and leading SOX and operational audits; issuing audit reports for senior management and conducting audit reviews for location management and staff; developing new audit programs and reports; scheduling logistics of audits; and training new auditors. Familiar with performing physical inventories and reconciliations of merchandise and major assets. Currently preparing for the Certified Internal Auditor Exam. Proficient computer skills in MS Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Professional Experience
Automobile accident recovery Houston, TX 5/2010 – 5/2011
Began to prepare for the Certified Internal Auditor Exam 8/2011– Present
Carriage Services, Inc. Houston, TX 4/2007 – 4/2010
Internal Auditor
• Tested and verified quarterly and annual internal controls; this included SOX testing to insure compliance in all areas of operation
• Performed and conducted financial and operational audits to maintain proper internal controls and minimize fraud; this included inspecting all cash transactions for accuracy and compliance; and used various audit software programs to aid in location audits
• Contributed to development of new audit programs and reports
• Modified audit processes and controls with the use of process maps
• Issued audit reports for senior management and conducted audit reviews for location management and staff
• Documented audit working papers and results
• Advised and guided location managers on financial company policies and compliance by suggesting ways to improve the processes and procedures
• Scheduled logistics of all audits including travel and pre-audit work
• Trained new hire auditors on all aspects of auditing and provided necessary support to perform job functions
• Developed and maintained open and sometimes confidential relationships with corporate and location staff
• Conducted inventory verification for all assets and merchandise and reported the results to the corporate office
• Monitored all trends in the overall operation of the company
Aaron Rents, Inc. Houston, TX 2/2005 – 4/2007
Internal Auditor
• Led and supervised team audits of large stores
• Performed follow-up audits on stores to resolve pending issues
• Verified and researched discrepancies in operational and financial matters
• Scheduled the logistics of all audits, including airfare, hotel, rental car, etc.
• Produced final audit reports and work papers
• Utilized audit software programs to validate and check controls
• Performed special operational audits to advise and direct store managers on improvement processes and procedures for operations; inventory management; cash management; and enforcement of company policies
• Assisted in change implementation by training operations staff
• Trained and supervised new hires on the entire auditing process for each store
• Performed inventory and accounted for all merchandise and other assets by use of barcode scanner; inspected and verified delivery trucks as well as delivery logs to confirm proper delivery of merchandise
• Adjusted inventory by way of shrink, recovery, swap and other reconciliations
State Farm Insurance Houston, TX 7/2004 – 1/2005
Office Representative
• Provided sales and services to policy holders
• Advised policyholders to make educated decisions with their existing policies
• Processed claims for customers
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Houston, Houston, TX – Major in Finance
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