Experienced professional auditor with expertise in financial analysis, risk assessment, and compliance. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and delivering tangible results. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced, ever-changing environments. Proficient in auditing standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
09.2009 - Current
Company Overview: This is a federal job
As an Auditor effectively perform the following, (a) researches, identifies and applies Government regulations and Agency policy; (b) analyzes issues and recommends appropriate methods which result in supportable conclusions; (c) independently manages time and appropriately prioritizes audit tasks; (d) undertakes increasingly complex assignments; (e) makes supportable and convincing recommendations to any audit deficiencies or noncompliance’s; (f) promotes and seeks opportunities to improve quality and efficiency (e.g. through IT, teaming, specialized training).
Apply government regulations, applies auditing standard and accounting principles for working paper design and internal controls, and identify non-compliances or deficiencies during audit execution and assuring timely completion of audits.
Evaluated the accuracy of financial reporting systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Initiate interaction with co-workers, which improves working relationships; takes initiative to share knowledge with co-workers; encourages and supports co-workers to accomplish quality audits; promotes the dissemination of information to other Participative Work Teams.
Created a more collaborative work environment by fostering open communication channels between auditors, management, and other stakeholders, developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication during the audit process.
Exhibits individual and personal accountability for classified information under their custody and control by taking precautions to ensure unauthorized persons do not gain access to classified information through proper marking, transmission, and safeguarding.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings. Responsible for verifying the approved costs for the scope of work, compliance with the applicable regulations and standards, and the use of reasonable and cost effective methods to complete the project.
Perform a review of supporting documentation relative to the contract terms. Perform comparison of estimates, developed trend analysis, identify anomalies, and reconcile actual costs incurred, and approved expenditures. Perform audit processes according to GAGAS, FAR, GAP and agency guidance.
Streamlined the audit process by leveraging technology tools such as data analytics software, leading to more efficient audits.
Reports unauthorized disclosures, security incidents, violations and vulnerabilities to the appropriate management official and/or security official.
Demonstrate the ability to pick up new ideas and procedures quickly and communicate instruction clearly and concise to appropriate personnel. Offer worthwhile ideas to technical problems and avoid delay in work procedures.
Expert at financial accounting with respect to the general ledger and preparation of all financial statements including the balance sheet, income statement, statement of retained earnings, and statement of cash flows.
Expert with respect to double entry accounting, coding to individual accounts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Expert with respect to reconciling the control accounts to the subsidiary accounts within the general ledger.
Have the ability to interpret complex financial and accounting data from a variety of accounting systems and to provide financial advice to internal & external contractors, customers, and clients.
Supervisor: Shay Hilbig (571-448-4240)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Senior Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
09.2009 - Current
Company Overview: This is a federal job
As an Auditor effectively perform the following, (a) researches, identifies and applies Government regulations and Agency policy; (b) analyzes issues and recommends appropriate methods which result in supportable conclusions; (c) independently manages time and appropriately prioritizes audit tasks; (d) undertakes increasingly complex assignments; (e) makes supportable and convincing recommendations to any audit deficiencies or noncompliance’s; (f) promotes and seeks opportunities to improve quality and efficiency (e.g. through IT, teaming, specialized training).
Apply government regulations, applies auditing standard and accounting principles for working paper design and internal controls, and identify non-compliances or deficiencies during audit execution and assuring timely completion of audits.
Evaluated the accuracy of financial reporting systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Initiate interaction with co-workers, which improves working relationships; takes initiative to share knowledge with co-workers; encourages and supports co-workers to accomplish quality audits; promotes the dissemination of information to other Participative Work Teams.
Created a more collaborative work environment by fostering open communication channels between auditors, management, and other stakeholders, developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication during the audit process.
Exhibits individual and personal accountability for classified information under their custody and control by taking precautions to ensure unauthorized persons do not gain access to classified information through proper marking, transmission, and safeguarding.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings. Responsible for verifying the approved costs for the scope of work, compliance with the applicable regulations and standards, and the use of reasonable and cost effective methods to complete the project.
Perform a review of supporting documentation relative to the contract terms. Perform comparison of estimates, developed trend analysis, identify anomalies, and reconcile actual costs incurred, and approved expenditures. Perform audit processes according to GAGAS, FAR, GAP and agency guidance.
Streamlined the audit process by leveraging technology tools such as data analytics software, leading to more efficient audits.
Reports unauthorized disclosures, security incidents, violations and vulnerabilities to the appropriate management official and/or security official.
Demonstrate the ability to pick up new ideas and procedures quickly and communicate instruction clearly and concise to appropriate personnel. Offer worthwhile ideas to technical problems and avoid delay in work procedures.
Expert at financial accounting with respect to the general ledger and preparation of all financial statements including the balance sheet, income statement, statement of retained earnings, and statement of cash flows.
Expert with respect to double entry accounting, coding to individual accounts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Expert with respect to reconciling the control accounts to the subsidiary accounts within the general ledger.
Have the ability to interpret complex financial and accounting data from a variety of accounting systems and to provide financial advice to internal & external contractors, customers, and clients.
Supervisor: Shay Hilbig (571-448-4240)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Assistant Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant
International Shipholding, Inc., LMS Shipmanagement, Inc
04.2005 - 09.2009
Act as the assistant to the controller of LMS Shipmanagement in performing accounting functions to report to International Shipholding on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
The functions included are but not limited to reconciling and validating account data, preparing journal entries as needed, preparing, reviewing and analyzing monthly financial reports and budgets for 21 vessels.
Assisted in the development of annual budgets, collaborating closely with department managers to align resources with strategic objectives. Collaborated with executives to generate budgets and forecasts yearly and future plans.
Monitor and record company expenses.
Assist marine personal and marine technical department to review costs, reconcile variances and identify areas for productivity and cost improvement.
Maintained accurate fixed asset records through regular inventory counts, depreciation calculations, and asset disposals or acquisitions.
Manage payroll functions for employees of 21 vessels.
Prepare and analyze monthly reconciliations for general ledger transactions for 21 vessels.
Ensure compliance with accounting deadlines and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley 404.
Prepare monthly annex c for Military Prepositioning Ships (MPS) contract and report to government and handle Annual MPS audits.
Part of a Management Project Team which implemented new Financial software, also coordinated interface between the Financial System and the Purchasing / Crewing System.
Supervisor: Peter Caire (251-243-9109)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first
Assistant Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant
International Shipholding, Inc., LMS Shipmanagement, Inc
04.2005 - 09.2009
Act as the assistant to the controller of LMS Shipmanagement in performing accounting functions to report to International Shipholding on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
The functions included are but not limited to reconciling and validating account data, preparing journal entries as needed, preparing, reviewing and analyzing monthly financial reports and budgets for 21 vessels.
Assisted in the development of annual budgets, collaborating closely with department managers to align resources with strategic objectives. Collaborated with executives to generate budgets and forecasts yearly and future plans.
Monitor and record company expenses.
Assist marine personal and marine technical department to review costs, reconcile variances and identify areas for productivity and cost improvement.
Maintained accurate fixed asset records through regular inventory counts, depreciation calculations, and asset disposals or acquisitions.
Manage payroll functions for employees of 21 vessels.
Prepare and analyze monthly reconciliations for general ledger transactions for 21 vessels.
Ensure compliance with accounting deadlines and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley 404.
Prepare monthly annex c for Military Prepositioning Ships (MPS) contract and report to government and handle Annual MPS audits.
Part of a Management Project Team which implemented new Financial software, also coordinated interface between the Financial System and the Purchasing / Crewing System.
Supervisor: Peter Caire (251-243-9109)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first
Payroll Supervisor / Human Resources
Task Force Temporary Service
12.2002 - 09.2004
Interact with office manager to collect all time sheets in order to perform payroll duties on a daily basis.
Served as primary point of contact for all interdepartmental inquiries regarding payroll policies and procedures, enhancing communication between teams.
Assisted employees with resolving any payroll-related issues or concerns in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships within the organization.
Head payroll department for company which does $11 Million annually and compute payroll for 8000 employees a year.
Compute payroll for 500-700 employees weekly with an amount around $100k.
Invoice 50-75 clients for $150k-$200k weekly.
Handled all aspects of payroll from coding and calculating timesheets to interacting with dispatchers and clients to verify timesheets and pay rate changes.
Worked in conjunction with Accounts Receivable in order to guarantee invoicing was done properly, also issued debt and credit memos and posted payment to the general ledger to update client records.
Reconciled bank statements on a daily basis to prevent fraud, and paid weekly, monthly and quarterly state and federal tax deposits.
Produced Quarterly mag-media disk for the State Department of Labor, also paid monthly garnishments to child support services.
Verified previous employment and reviewed I-9’s and medical records for new employees.
Payroll Supervisor / Human Resources
Task Force Temporary Service
12.2002 - 09.2004
Interact with office manager to collect all time sheets in order to perform payroll duties on a daily basis.
Served as primary point of contact for all interdepartmental inquiries regarding payroll policies and procedures, enhancing communication between teams.
Assisted employees with resolving any payroll-related issues or concerns in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships within the organization.
Head payroll department for company which does $11 Million annually and compute payroll for 8000 employees a year.
Compute payroll for 500-700 employees weekly with an amount around $100k.
Invoice 50-75 clients for $150k-$200k weekly.
Handled all aspects of payroll from coding and calculating timesheets to interacting with dispatchers and clients to verify timesheets and pay rate changes.
Worked in conjunction with Accounts Receivable in order to guarantee invoicing was done properly, also issued debt and credit memos and posted payment to the general ledger to update client records.
Reconciled bank statements on a daily basis to prevent fraud, and paid weekly, monthly and quarterly state and federal tax deposits.
Produced Quarterly mag-media disk for the State Department of Labor, also paid monthly garnishments to child support services.
Verified previous employment and reviewed I-9’s and medical records for new employees.
Staff Accountant
Jeanne S. Duhe, CPA
04.2004 - 08.2004
Prepared financial statements, bank reconciliations, quarterly 941 tax returns and other various accounting duties which included payroll and bill paying for multiply small businesses.
Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
Staff Accountant
Jeanne S. Duhe, CPA
04.2004 - 08.2004
Prepared financial statements, bank reconciliations, quarterly 941 tax returns and other various accounting duties which included payroll and bill paying for multiply small businesses.
Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Accounting, Management
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
Hammond, LA
12.2002
Skills
Proficient in Word
Advanced Excel proficiency
Power Point
Microsoft Access
Experienced in QuickBooks software
Experience with Lawson Financial
Email management
Experience with DCAA information systems
EZ Quant Stat Sampling and Regression analysis
Experience with DCAA compliance audits
CaseWare audit documentation
Team leadership qualities
Desired Locations
New Orleans, Louisiana
Georgetown, Texas
Austin, United States
Job Related Training
Statistical Sampling
Effective Report Writing
Cost Accounting Standards
Regression Analysis
Forward Pricing Opinion training
Incurred Cost Training
Quantitative Method
Financial Management Certification level 2
Leadership Development
Personal Information
Availability: Full-time, New Orleans, Louisiana; Georgetown, Texas; Austin, United States
Certification
Certified Financial Management - level 2, Defense Contract Audit Agency - March 2016 - Current
Timeline
Senior Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
09.2009 - Current
Senior Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
09.2009 - Current
Assistant Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant
International Shipholding, Inc., LMS Shipmanagement, Inc
04.2005 - 09.2009
Assistant Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant
International Shipholding, Inc., LMS Shipmanagement, Inc