Senior Internal Auditor

Cynthia L. Graham

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Lithia Springs, GA 30122

770-***-**** t4wtsn@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/clgraham

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

Assuring Quality and Performance

SUMMARY

Astute, performance-driven, Senior Internal Auditor and business strategist highly accomplished in successfully managing all aspects of the crucial function of financial and accounting investigation. Articulate communicator with strong organizational and presentation skills, adept at forging strategic professional relationships.

A builder of high performance teams and a natural Team Leader, Mentor, and Motivator who thrives in environments requiring a high level strategist and a big picture thinker. Proven Project Management and Analysis skills utilized in driving effective collaboration between Accounting, Audit and critical business functions. A subject matter expert and valued team member, always willing to go ‘above and beyond’ the ordinary to achieve goals and objectives.

• Proven analytical skills as demonstrated in financial investigation and reporting, combined with excellent computer literacy and an expert knowledge of computerized accounting applications. Well versed in all aspects of corporate operations, financial integration and interdependency.

• A trusted advisor to Senior Management with proven Project Management skills utilized in promoting the financial stability, reliability and development of all facets of the company. Able to undertake independent assignments and follow through with the detail necessary to meet business objectives with confidentiality, discretion and complete reliability.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic and Tactical Planning • Financial Analysis • Project Management • Financial Performance Reporting

Enterprise Management Solutions • Program Management and Execution • Client Relationship Management

Process Improvement • Solution Design • Creative Practices • Forecasting • Risk Management

Program Management • Team Development • Team Leadership • Team Building

Needs Assessment •Proposal Development • Executive Presentations

Global Delivery • Change Control • Client Collaboration

EMPLOYMENT

Equity Residential Atlanta, GA 1996 - 2009

Senior Auditor 2000 – 2009

Schedule, conduct and organize audits of full complexity for conformity with corporate policies and procedures, as well as conduct special investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse as requested by management.

Worked as Regional Auditing Manager, accountable for audits conducted in eight states, coordinate with management in the identification and evaluation of all major risks on an annual basis, and manage contact with External Audit Resources.

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Provide comprehensive training for new auditors, created a New Auditors Handbook. Additionally created an Internal Audit Checklist PowerPoint Presentation that was placed on Intranet website for use as a resource for company Auditors.

• To date, successfully completed and reported 90 Annual Audits, all delivered within critical time constraints.

• Successfully conducted over 20 fraud investigations, resulting in operational savings and recovery of corporate assets and income.

Regional Accountant/Projects Manager 1996-2000

Prepared the monthly operating statements by integrating on-site information with general ledger system, reviewed property transmissions, and cash book postings, this included the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.

Additionally, worked with Regional Manager and Operational Support to assist in preparation of annual budgets.

Prepared and reviewed BCL reconciliations to the general ledger, provided on-site BCL operator with reclass and no post journal entries in a timely manner, as well as assisted the Controller with special financial analysis projects as needed.

• Prepared a month end memorandum notifying company properties of issues identified during the closing process for action and resolution.

• Assisted in the preparation of schedules and resource allocation for External Auditors.

D.E.L. Development, Inc. 1994-1996

Accounting Manager

Managed Accounting Department, including hiring, evaluating, training and counseling. Supervised the general accounting functions, maintenance and completion of general ledgers, payroll, financial reports and accounts payable processing review. Responded to data requests from auditors and senior management, as well as performed various special projects as needed or requested by management.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

Savannah State College Savannah, GA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

CIA Candidate-Completed Part I

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), MRI, OPS, BCL, Quicken, Quick Books, J.D. Edwards, Essbase, ACL, PeopleSoft

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