April Nelson
Marion,AR
Summary
Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about recovery audits, data analysis, business processes, team training/coaching, and international relationships. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recovery Auditor
AutoZone
01.2022 - Current
- Utilize analytical and forensic recovery skills to audit Merchandising negotiations and internal systems.
- Validate data using SQL, Access, and Excel. Provide detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Coach and train audit staff in processes and procedures used in recovery audits. Provide insight to team members on best practices and unique claim types on a weekly basis.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
- Partner with teams in Mexico to build and develop working relationships for 3rd party and in country audits.
- Serve as a liaison and trainer to ensure accuracy, minimize internal and external abrasion, and provide data/guidance for 3rd party audit teams.
Recovery Auditor
AutoZone
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Utilized analytical and forensic skills to audit Merchandising negotiations and internal systems.
- Leveraged in depth knowledge of merchandising concepts, programs, and the audit recovery industry to ensure all transactions for all concepts are captured.
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Validated AutoZone data using SQL, Access, and Excel
- Negotiated and communicated with all levels of merchandising and vendors to successfully drive resolution.
- Assisted Internal Audit and other AutoZone Teams with data analysis, special projects, or other requests as needed.
Education
MBA -
Wester Governors University
05.2021
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process evaluations
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Staff Training
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Senior Recovery Auditor
AutoZone
01.2022 - Current
Recovery Auditor
AutoZone
07.2019 - 01.2022
MBA -
Wester Governors University