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Chris Deacon

Carmel,NY

Summary

Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Audit Director

Ebiquity Plc
01.2015 - Current
  • Managing audit teams and audit engagements in over 35 countries for Media, Advertising and Experiential contract compliance.
  • Analyze complex client problems and generating targeted solutions that resolve outstanding issues.
  • Advising clients of industry trends and emerging conflicts and curated solutions that enhanced client business.
  • Prepare working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Conduct technical reviews to verify contract compliance.
  • Support and endorse quality assurance function of audit team.
  • Train and mentor staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for service activities.

WIP, Billings & Credit Control Executive

Omnicom Media Group
03.2013 - 11.2014


  • Oversaw reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements for department.
  • Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve vendor issues and delinquent cases.
  • Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with account teams and billing departments.
  • Monitored accounts for non-payment issues.
  • Collaborated with management to develop improvements.

Senior Credit Controller

Leagas Delaney-London Limited
09.2003 - 02.2013


  • Assisted in maintaining cash flow position with Managements Accounts
  • Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve client issues.
  • Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with Management Accounts and billing departments.
  • Managed and maintained work in progress across multiple clients.


Education

Level 4 Accounting Technician (FMAAT) -

Kaplan College, London
London, United Kingdom
03.2008

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Corporate Governance
  • Industry Knowledge
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Adaptability
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Audit Planning
  • Internal Audit Expertise
  • Process Improvement
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Data Analytics
  • Report Writing

Timeline

Associate Audit Director

Ebiquity Plc
01.2015 - Current

WIP, Billings & Credit Control Executive

Omnicom Media Group
03.2013 - 11.2014

Senior Credit Controller

Leagas Delaney-London Limited
09.2003 - 02.2013

Level 4 Accounting Technician (FMAAT) -

Kaplan College, London

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