CONNIE XI KANG

• Led all internal audits related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, utilizing a risk-based approach to create audit work programs, conduct audit fieldwork, identify exceptions, and write audit reports.
• Conducted audits on various aspects including financial statements, funds processing, trust and custody, chargeback, and fraud risk management, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Implemented a tracking system that improved the audit duration by 20% and reduced the overall audit timeline by 15%.
• Facilitated kick-off meetings, exit meetings, findings management and remediation meetings, prepared documentation for the Board meeting, and the Audit Committee meeting.
• Collaborated with enterprise risk management, governance (GRC), and other business units in the implementation of Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) to identify key risks and ensure compliance with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Identified and documented areas for improvement within the company, implemented a Segregation of Duties matrix for business units, and recommended changes to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Developed and conducted training programs for employees to improve their understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements, resulting in improved compliance and a more robust control environment.

Participated as a key team member on audit projects to document processes under review and execute audit tests (including general test, IT, Compliance, Accounting, and Risk Management control tests) in accordance with policies and procedures. Conducted in-depth internal audits of financial and operational activities, identified control gaps, and recommended process improvements.

Fully in charge of quarterly on-going monitoring of the branch, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Conducted risk assessments, identified potential areas of risk, and recommended strategies to mitigate risk exposure. Conducted internal investigations of suspected fraudulent activities and recommended remedial actions to prevent reoccurrence.

• Documented audit issues for partnership with Walmart and gave recommendations using independent and critical judgment, by analyzing payment period, order size, and sales status.
• Implemented Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks to identify and mitigate financial risks associated with large retail partners, such as Walmart, Bloomingdale's, and Macy’s.
• Maintained records by microfilming invoices, debits, and credits and prepared all the accounts receivable invoices and analysis of accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.

• Drove successful analysis of company’s annual expenses and provided substantial accounting support through detailed bookkeeping for corporate executives.
• Conducted financial reporting and analysis for senior management, including preparation of financial statements and variance analysis reports.
• Streamlined operational success by implementing risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks associated with the company's expansion plans.
• Championed a substantial boost in team revenue generation to more than $4,000 average for the company, which amounted to 2/3 of weekly wire, by providing financial guidance and analysis to the sales team.