Aggie Yoon
Seal Beach,CA
Summary
Multi-talented leader with significant internal audit and public accounting experience primarily in the financial services industry. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities. Ability to quickly establish rapport with people. Offering sound judgment and interpreting policies and controls. Recognized to thrive in either collaborative or independently-motivated settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FVP, Senior Corporate Audit Manager
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
03.2012 - Current
- Functioning as Deputy Chief Auditor of a $12 billion regional bank with 26 branches in Los Angeles, Orange and Santa Barbara Counties;
- Heavy role in a complete rebuild of the audit function including establishment of a formal operating structure, creation of department charter, policies and procedures, audit plan and risk assessment, and enhancement of the group's credibility and stature
- Recognized within the Bank as internal control and risk management subject matter expert; frequently sought out by business partners for consultation relative to internal control and risk management matters
- Member of several management committees (Allowance for Credit Losses, Asset Liability Management and Investment); regularly presented to the Audit Committee and Risk and Compliance Committee
- Co-leader of the audit software vendor selection and implementation process
- Strong relationships with the Audit Committee, executive management, external auditor and regulators
- Responsible for leading and executing on all phases of audit (Planning, Fieldwork, Reporting and Follow-up)
- Develops recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency
- Oversees and coordinates with external auditors financial statements control testwork assistance
- Hires, manages, providse leadership and guidance to Internal Audit staff; develops a high-performing team
- Leads and directs the relationship with co-source partners to ensure SLAs are met and that risk-based audit plans are flawlessly executed
- Assists with several enterprise-wide projects providing subject matter expertise.
Training & Development / Pacific Sub-Region Training Support Manager
KPMG LLP
05.2011 - 03.2012
- Provided technical training support to 15 KPMG offices in the Pacific Sub-Region area
- Created course materials for associate auditors national training
- Planned, managed and delivered various trainings to internal and external parties
- Monitored compliance with required trainings
- Worked closely with Audit and Methodology Partners as well as Professional Practice Partners to assess the needs of various technical trainings and instructors.
Senior Manager, Audit
KPMG LLP
01.2004 - 05.2011
- Managed audit relationships for a diversified client base primarily focused on financial institutions
- Previous roles within KPMG consisted of audit associate and audit senior associate (2004 – 2008)
- Planned, managed, and performed financial statement audits for public and private entities in accordance with PCAOB, U.S
- GAAP, and other regulatory requirements
- Assessed Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance for various clients
- Performed and managed more complex and subjective technical accounting areas, such as allowance for loan losses, equity transactions, mergers and acquisition
- Managed audit team that varied by size and experience level, while balancing multiple engagements
- Recruited, trained and developed staff
- Developed and maintained outstanding relationships with clients and coworkers
- Involvement in various key KPMG initiatives including: Performance Management Leader – providing career counseling, establishing annual goals, and assessing annual performance for staff and interns
- National Trainer – certified through Train-the-Trainer program to lead specific technical staff trainings
- KPMG Network of Women – board member.
Education
MBA, Accounting -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Master of Economics -
University of Economics
Skills
- Board Reporting
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Team Leadership Qualities
- Financial and Regulatory Consulting
- Risk Management
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant, inactive – in process of reactivating, California
- CISA certification, in process, 2024-12-31
Affiliations
- IIA Member (current)
- ISACA Member (current)
- KPMG Network of Women, Board Member (past)
- KPMG Pacific Southwest Training Methodology Team (TMT), Member (Past)
Publications
Real Estate’s World, “Quality of Real Estate Services”, Poland
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
FVP, Senior Corporate Audit Manager
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
03.2012 - Current
Training & Development / Pacific Sub-Region Training Support Manager
KPMG LLP
05.2011 - 03.2012
Senior Manager, Audit
KPMG LLP
01.2004 - 05.2011
MBA, Accounting -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Master of Economics -
University of Economics