Erica Garcia
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Internal Auditor with over 8 years of experience in auditing standards, business processes, internal controls, regulatory compliance and risk identification.
Experienced with meticulous evidence collection, analysis, and case resolution. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving to uncover essential information in investigations. Track record of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care.
Compliance professional well-versed in internal auditing and regulatory standards, prepared for roles demanding high ethical standards and thoroughness. Extensive experience in conducting comprehensive audits, coupled with ability to foster team collaboration and drive results. Renowned for adaptability and reliability, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations through analytical and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Audit Investigator II
State of Nevada- Cannabis Compliance Board
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct in-depth background checks into owners, officers, board members, as well as in-depth investigations and analysis of private and publicly held cannabis licensees
- Review compliance with requirements and financial records for cannabis license applications, renewals, etc
- Provide written investigative report to CCB Board Members which includes financial analysis, review of operations, etc
- And recommendations to the Board
- Work directly with the Attorney General's office on investigations, statute and regulation analysis, and evaluation of potential civil penalties and violations
Senior Internal Auditor- Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor
Silver State Schools Credit Union
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Prepare and execute scheduled audits including planning, preparation, execution, reporting and follow-up in accordance with accepted professional
- Develop audit scopes, including assigning internal controls and risk areas
- Document all information pertaining to audit results including findings, observations and opportunities
- Demonstrate strong ethical standards and the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
- Creating and updating the internal audit plan and developing new audit programs
- Evaluate financial documents for accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations
- Follow up with management on remedial action
- Overseeing the development of workload and staff allocation plans, ensuring audits are carried out efficiently and effectively
- Assist with implementing audit tools to improve audit efficiencies
- Partnered with business units to facilitate the implementation of organizational changes, strengthening internal controls and ensuring compliance
- Oversaw the revision and improvement of departmental policies and procedures to optimize operations and mitigate risks
- Create, revise and document Internal Audit procedures
- Evaluates and recommends improved work procedures and policies as needed
- Knowing, understanding, and complying with established company and departmental policies and procedures
- Coordinate and conduct special ad-hoc audits and fraud investigations with minimal supervision and direction
- Train, guide and assist audit team members
- Coordinates and assists in all external audits
- Reporting to work on time, having flexibility to work overtime, and/or changing hours or days off
- Performed other duties as assigned
Education
Certified Internal Auditor (CCUIA) -
12.2026
Internal Audit Practitioner Program -
03.2025
High School Diploma -
Westmorland Christian School
Westmorland, CA06.2006
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to manage projects
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Due diligence
- Detailed report writing
- Data review
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor (CCUIA)
April 2021 to December 11, 2026
Internal Audit Practitioner Program
Current
Timeline
Compliance Audit Investigator II
State of Nevada- Cannabis Compliance Board
08.2024 - Current
Senior Internal Auditor- Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor
Silver State Schools Credit Union
01.2021 - 05.2024
Internal Audit Practitioner Program -
Certified Internal Auditor (CCUIA) -
High School Diploma -
Westmorland Christian School
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