Antonio Ivan Aguirre

Assigned in the resident audit offices of peacekeeping missions of the United Nations, as follows:

1. United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) , December 2007 to May 2011

2. United Nations Integrated Mission in East Timor (UNMIT), January to April 2010

3. United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS), June 2011 to October 2011

4. United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), November 2011 to December 2020

4. United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), July 2016 to December 2016

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provided guidance and supervision to audit staff.
• Monitored staff performance and compliance with Performance Appraisal System for staff.
• Monitored training needs of staff and ensure training is in accordance with plans.
• Coordinated and reviewed risk-based audit plans of resident audit office.
• Ensured timely and effective execution of audits and other work assigned.
• Supervised on-going updating of risk assessments for auditees under his/her responsibility.
• Maintained relationships with auditees to discuss risk assessments, audit plans, audit results, implementation of recommendations, views and concerns.
• Ensured that assignments are conducted in accordance with Internal Audit Division's (IAD) approved audit plan.
• Ensured that assignments are conducted in accordance with Audit Manual and Institute of Internal Auditor's Professional Practices Framework.
• Monitored assignments in accordance with approved timetable and budget.
• Conducted lessons learned sessions with audit staff.
• Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
• Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and documentation.
• Participated in interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings.
• Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
• Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Planned and executed audit phases and data input into Teams software for analysis.
• Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts.

• Job Summary: Responsible for overall conduct of special audit to ensure that
  investigation, deterrence, prevention/detection, reporting and monitoring
  of fraud cases and to report timely and accurately results to Senior Bank Management.
• Specific Duties and Responsibilities
   Conducted initial assessment of fraudulent or questionable acts by Unit or Branch to determine special audit fraud examination.
   Managed gathering of preliminary information on risks and controls for individual internal audit project or assignment.
   Served as subject matter expert in given area for engagement team.
   Managed work products such as audit analysis, correspondence, memoranda, and other working papers that document engagement procedures performed, findings, and results of those procedures.
   Managed evaluation processes and related controls. Possessed in depth knowledge of audit objectives and expectations, and executes tests of controls.
   Reviewed working papers that document procedures performed, findings, and results of those procedures.
   Obtained background, historical, and other relevant information on areas to be audited. Prepares project work plan, and prepared final report and enhanced its
  content based on application of knowledge and experience. In addition to presenting final audit report draft to Internal Audit management team.
   Assisted in implementation of audit approach and scope for individual projects, monitored objectives, and revised as appropriate.
   Made recommendations for new audit techniques to analyze adequacy of controls and effectiveness of operational procedures and processes.
   Worked with internal audit team in development of creative, practical, and cost-effective recommendations for improvement.
   Determined fraud examination methodology and scope of data or evidence gathering and related documents
   Reviewed audit report prepared by Fraud Examiners. Conducted pre-audit conference to discuss audit plan; identified financial and operational transactions and risk areas that led into fraud perpetration and weakness or breakdown of internal control.
   Directed Section Head on investigation of fraud or anomalies and evaluates criminal acts or seriousness of policy violations. Identified accountability of Bank
  employees and 3rd parties and determine financial exposure or losses and risk aversion safeguards.
   After completion of fraud investigation coordinates with appropriate authorities, such as law enforcement, external lawyers, and Bank management to implement proper action against perpetrators and involved personnel. Assisted Bank in prosecution of erring employees and perpetrators of fraud.
   Supervised validation of complaints and financial claims of 3rd parties against Bank.
   Recommends amendments to operating procedures and control to be adopted to minimize recurrence of fraud/irregularities.
   Develops fraud audit programs to facilitate discovery of fraud or irregularities.
   Directed researches and studies to identify fraud trends committed by employees and analyzes their applicability to bank.
   Directed evaluation of risks on internal frauds and implements processes, procedures, and controls needed to mitigate risks and reduce fraud opportunities.
   Directed development of fraud predictive models by analyzing fraud cases/ trends.
   Directed necessary support to various programs implemented by Bank in creating and maintaining culture of honesty and high ethics.
  

• Engaged as Controller on Futures Commodities and Currencies.
• Responsible for leadership and coordination in areas of commodity accounting, regulatory reporting and general administration; Responsible for accurate recording and reporting procedures of commodity and business transactions, preparing reports that summarize company commodity positions. Directed business process of commodity accounting and prepare necessary supporting documentation.
• Created, coordinated and evaluated commodity programs and supporting information systems for reporting, special analyses and data. Approved and coordinated changes as needed, responsible for monthly commodity closes , ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements, assisted, supported and audited settlement process of barley, corn, foreign currencies (US dollar, Japanese yen and British pounds and sterling, non-food corn oil and all hedging transactions; supported management with planning initiatives through analyses, reports and recommendations.
• Assisted with maintaining policies and procedures and participated in Risk Management Committee activities, including audit of position reports and preparation of liquidity reports; collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis
• Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures
• Managed payroll data entry and processing for 30 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines

• Performed independent and reliable evaluation of bank risk management activities
  Improve banks operation and ensure compliance with regulation
• Conducted thorough assessment of efficacy of risk management and governance process
• Performed bank auditing activities and developed audit test plan, ensured assignments are completed within budget
• Processed document by using narratives and flowcharts and resolved material issues with senior management
• Acted as advisor to bank management and developed strong knowledge about banks business strategies; and
• Provided training to junior team members and perform required audit coverage
• Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walk-throughs for compliance with documented processes
• Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process
• Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)