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Andrea Cooper

Tuscola

Summary

Dynamic Senior Internal Audit Manager with extensive experience at First Bank Texas, excelling in audit planning and management. Proven track record in enhancing internal controls and fostering relationships across teams. Skilled in data analytics and effective communication, ensuring timely completion of audits and compliance with best practices.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Internal Audit Manager

First Bank Texas
06.2014 - Current


  • Complete the annual internal audit risk assessment prior to each year end and ensure timely submission to Audit and Risk Committee.
  • Manages internal and external audit engagements to ensure efficient work and timely completion, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
  • Attend scope meetings, kickoff meetings, status updates, and exit meetings for all audits.
  • Complete workpapers to support audit scope, objectives, and conclusions. Submits report to Chief Risk Officer for review.
  • Operates as liaison between external auditors and management to ensure the timely completion of tasks and flow of information.
  • Manages Issue Tracking across the enterprise to ensure remediation is completed timely.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge regarding internal audit practices, including current rules, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.

Staff Accountant

Burchell, Denson, and Morrison
01.2011 - 05.2014
  • Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
  • Performed analysis on inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable balance sheet accounts.
  • Recorded, classified and summarized financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles.
  • Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.

Education

Masters of Accountancy -

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
12-2007

Skills

  • Internal controls
  • Audit planning
  • Data Analytics
  • Audit management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Annual reports
  • Microsoft office
  • Decision-making
  • Professionalism
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
  • CCBCO - Certified Community Bank Compliace Officer
  • CCBIA - Certified Community Bank Internal Auditor
  • CBAP - Certified BSA/AML Professional

Timeline

Senior Internal Audit Manager

First Bank Texas
06.2014 - Current

Staff Accountant

Burchell, Denson, and Morrison
01.2011 - 05.2014

Masters of Accountancy -

Abilene Christian University

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