Internal Auditor / Coordinator
Resume:
Anthony H Fleming
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Home: 770-***-****
Cell: 309-***-****
SUMMARY PROFILE
Long-term practitioner in the internal audit profession with a proven track record in completion of successful internal audit, consulting, and independent audit engagements. Leader in the process of moving the internal audit process to a risk-based approach utilizing risk assessment and continuous review. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with audit teams and audit clients at all levels. Creative thinker, problem solver, and decision maker with a strong record of achievements in control analysis and evaluation, risk assessment, audit performance improvement, and employee development. Currently seeking a position to utilize my experience as a team leader / project coordinator in the internal audit profession.
Leadership…Communication Skills…Initiative…Teamwork…Relationship Building…Internal Audit Strategy…Risk Assessment
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STRENGTHS / QUALIFICATIONS
• Initiative: Self-starter who can effectively perform multiple activities concurrently without sacrificing quality of any activity.
• Dependability: Strong work ethic, detail oriented, accountable, adaptable, and team oriented.
• Knowledge of computer applications / software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Windows Internet Explorer; Windows XP (plus some experience with Vista). Familiar with PeopleSoft / Oracle.
• Knowledge of audit profession: Career includes extensive service in the Institute of Internal Auditors Board of Directors and committee structure.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Bloomington, Illinois 1970 to 2008
Started with State Farm in 1970; after serving as a leader in regional accounting management, joined the internal audit function in 1978. During internal audit career,
• Conducted audits for operations management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records and efficiency of operations, including preparation of reports of findings and recommendations (see Attachment to Resume for more information),
• Coordinated and supervised activities of audit teams in corporate and field locations to assist in fulfillment of annual audit plans,
• Performed liaison activity between the internal and external audit functions, coordinating activities to reduce or eliminate redundancy in audit work.
• Trained members of audit staff and management, providing experience and insight resulting in significant improvements in their productivity,
• Led early development of the risk assessment model that was adopted for use in the internal audit department, resulting in audit process improvements that reduced audit team needs and time commitment by 40% and 25%, respectively, saving employee and travel expense.
• Coordinated the inaugural self-audit of the internal audit process, leading to development of the initial internal audit charter and the overall process to bring the internal audit department into compliance with the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Institute of Internal Auditors 1984 - PRESENT
Board of Directors and Committee Activity
• Central Illinois Chapter VP 1986-87, President 1987-88, and Board of Governors 1988-90
• IIA Board of Directors: Midwestern Region District Director 1990-92, Central Region District Director 1992-96, Chairman – District Representatives Committee 1996-98, Central Regional Director 1998-2002, Audit Committee 2002-2004
• Member, International Membership Committee 2004-2008
• Member, Quality Assurance Review Committee (current / 2009)
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
BBA / Accounting, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Certified Internal Auditor
Chartered Life Underwriter
Chartered Financial Consultant
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
Certification in Control Self Assessment
Fellow, Life Management Institute
Quality Assessment of Audit Activity Training / Exam
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