Darnell Kemp
Birmingham
Summary
Highly skilled Assurance Associate with solid background in financial auditing and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated strengths include comprehensive knowledge of audit procedures, risk assessment, and internal controls. Previous work has led to enhanced efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting. Possess proven ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting tight deadline schedules. Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with clients and team members.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE
Henderson & Piliteri, LLC CPAs
Birmingham
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted detailed audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with clients to assess financial reporting needs and requirements.
- Analyzed financial statements for accuracy and completeness during reviews.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations.
- Documented audit results in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
- Conducted interviews with management personnel regarding their processes and procedures.
- Interpreted complex legal documents including contracts, leases, loan agreements.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized HUD Auditor with 2+ years of experience ensuring compliance with HUD regulations, conducting thorough audits of housing programs, and evaluating financial records for accuracy.
- Skilled in risk assessment, reporting, and working with public housing authorities, property managers, and government agencies to uphold federal standards.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on maintaining program integrity and improving internal processes.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of HUD-assisted housing programs to ensure adherence to federal regulations, guidelines, and grant requirements.
- Analyzed financial statements, housing records, and internal controls to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Reviewed Section 8, public housing, and affordable housing program files for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Collaborated with property managers, housing authorities, and program administrators to address audit findings and provide technical assistance.
- Prepared detailed audit reports summarizing findings, corrective actions, and recommendations to improve program performance and compliance.
- Monitored implementation of corrective actions to ensure ongoing compliance with HUD standards.
- Assisted in conducting financial and operational audits for HUD programs.
- Reviewed tenant files, eligibility determinations, and rent calculations for accuracy and compliance.
ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE
APRIO, LLP
Birmingham
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Detail-oriented and highly organized HUD Auditor with 2+ years of experience ensuring compliance with HUD regulations, conducting thorough audits of housing programs, and evaluating financial records for accuracy.
- Skilled in risk assessment, reporting, and working with public housing authorities, property managers, and government agencies to uphold federal standards.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on maintaining program integrity and improving internal processes.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of HUD-assisted housing programs to ensure adherence to federal regulations, guidelines, and grant requirements.
- Analyzed financial statements, housing records, and internal controls to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Reviewed Section 8, public housing, and affordable housing program files for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Collaborated with property managers, housing authorities, and program administrators to address audit findings and provide technical assistance.
- Prepared detailed audit reports summarizing findings, corrective actions, and recommendations to improve program performance and compliance.
- Monitored implementation of corrective actions to ensure ongoing compliance with HUD standards.
- Assisted in conducting financial and operational audits for HUD programs.
- Reviewed tenant files, eligibility determinations, and rent calculations for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance.
- Documented audit findings and worked with senior auditors to develop corrective action plans.
- Provided training to staff on HUD regulations and internal controls to improve compliance.
- Conducted interviews with management personnel regarding their processes and procedures.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
ATLAS RFID SOLUTIONS STORE
Birmingham
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Review general ledger journal distributions before posting.
- Enter invoice and revenue recognition entries into system in appropriate reporting period(s), including customer deposits and deferred income balances.
- Record daily cash collections to the A/R system and make bank deposits.
- Prepare & post invoices including determining period, payment terms, and general ledger coding, and then send to customers.
- Resolve invoice issues with clients as needed; may involve collaboration with project managers.
- Review requests for customer refunds and process transactions.
- Prepare and enter general ledger journal entries.
- Assist with monthly reconciliations, to include credit card entries.
- Maintain accounts payable and other corporate files.
- Review employee expense reimbursement requests for accuracy and approvals and process them accordingly.
- Research answers or solutions as needed and responds to customers, partners, and teammates in a timely fashion.
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
- Assisted in training new staff accountant.
COMBAT ENGINEER
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Developed exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to conducting many funeral honor details.
- Responsibilities were to assist maintenance and organization of records for the quarter million in company assets, and present reports to superiors every quarter.
- Learned and presented classes and skills to Marines in the company to improve cohesion and confidence as company training non-commissioned officer (NCO).
- Certified range safety officer.
- Developed weekly training schedule to ensure Marines maintained fitness standards.
- Taught classes on new weapon systems for pre-deployment training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL, United StatesSkills
- HUD Compliance Audits
- Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Policy & Procedure Review
- Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
- Report Preparation & Presentation
- Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis & Documentation
Timeline
ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE
Henderson & Piliteri, LLC CPAs
04.2025 - 12.2025
ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE
APRIO, LLP
02.2023 - 03.2025
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
ATLAS RFID SOLUTIONS STORE
01.2020 - 12.2022
COMBAT ENGINEER
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
01.2011 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Alabama at Birmingham