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Ghanda M. Ross

Petersburg,VA

Summary

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

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

Army Reserve
North Chesterfield, Virginia
10.2013 - Current
  • Internal Auditor 0511/40hours/ Weekly: 80th Training Command (TASS)
  • Major General Patricia Wallace, 91st TSD, 80th Training Command, (630) 715-8088, patricia.r.wallace.mil@army.mil; Contact: Yes
  • Serve as Senior Auditor for 80th Training Command (TASS)
  • Prepare annual audit plans, conduct complex and stringent audits to identify and mitigate risks
  • Recognize and report monetary benefits and non-monetary benefits to Commanding General
  • Evaluate techniques such as computer assisted techniques, statistical analysis and surveys’ in gathering, documenting, and summarizing data
  • Utilize professional accounting and auditing knowledge, provide recommendations and possible solutions for operational problems and implementation of new or changed regulations, procedures and analyses of automated systems; 27% improvement
  • Recognized cost savings of 300K during FY15-FY19; put funds to better use by funding unfunded requirements
  • Train Junior Auditors and provide internal control compliance guidance to Command and Division personnel
  • Audit training, consist of internal control laws, regulations, directives, policies, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance standards are implemented and adhered to by agency personnel
  • Responsible for protecting and safeguarding Sensitive, Confidential, and public information for entire command
  • Regulations and policies adhered to were: Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Department of Defense Inspector General (DODIG) guidance, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statement of Auditing Standards (SAS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), AR 11-2, AR 11-7, AR 36-2, AR 25-50, OMB 50, OMB-A-123; Directives DoD Instruction 7600.02, DoD Instruction 7650.03 - Follow-up on General Accountability Office (GAO), and Sarbanes–Oxley Act., ’s: LTC Pamela Garner (804) 651- 4736, Senior Master Sergeant Roberto Mercado, (757) 788-4024, Pamela.r.garner.mil@mail.mil, roberto.mercado.1@us.af.mil; Contact: Yes
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Audited and documented processes and procedures for new accounts
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals
  • Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews
  • Planned annual audits and evaluated existing internal controls for internal departments and international offices
  • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls
  • Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency
  • Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance
  • Produced audit reports
  • Identified and reported audit issues
  • Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process
  • Performed detailed Risk Assessment testing of internal controls; improved efficacy 40%

Senior Leader

COVID-19
Richmond, VA
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • (VDH), Virginia Department Emergency Management (VDEM), and Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) missions
  • Air Force/Air National Guardsmen, Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Hampton, 16 hours, Monthly: Developed webpages, created websites, updated SharePoint, restored and repaired desktops, laptops, tablets, and installed software, hardware, ports, peripherals, media devices, and conducted equipment audits; at 100% accuracy; led to operational success, and no equipment lost, damaged or stolen
  • Regulations adhered to were: AFMAN 33-396, DOD 5015.02-STD, and DoD 7045.20, and Army Regulation 25–1-2
  • SAA, Sgt
  • Conducted team member meetings and updated members on best practices and continuing expectations.
  • Maximized product quality, cost controls and safety through diligent leadership.
  • Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures facilitated COVID-19 events and activities.
  • Directed employees, set schedules and prioritized work assignments.
  • Set clear team goals and delegated tasks and set deadlines.
  • Discovered training needs and provided coaching.
  • Developed strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals.
  • Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.

Human Resource (HR) Manager, Sponsorship Program Manager

Air Force National Guard
Hampton, VA
01.2017 - 02.2020
  • Additional Duty First Sergeant (1st Sgt)
  • Unit Career Advisor (UCA), Knowledge Management, Information Technology System Administrator-Auditor (SAA) 16 hours: Monthly/Air Force-Air National Guardsmen, Langley Air Force Base, hours, Monthly: Managed, Coached, mentored, trained, and developed over 700 Junior Airmen to become future leaders; at 90% success rate; improved recruiting retention rates
  • Regulations adhered to were: AFI 36-2113, ANG Handbook
  • Tech Sgt, 2015, 2017, 16 hours, Monthly: Advised, supported, trained, mentored and sponsored over 900 Junior and Senior Airmen throughout their military careers at 99% success rate with no customer complaints
  • Regulations adhered to were: 36-2602
  • AFI 36-2101, and AFI 36-2626

Human Resources Manager

Air National Guard
Hampton, AR
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • 16 hours: Monthly: Stellar performance, 98.2% accuracy: Established Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS) account access and researched personnel actions for over 1300 customers; managed 20 Airmen, prepared DD214’s, GEAR recruiting packets, Awards and Decorations, scheduled Career Development and Education appointments, Active Guard Reserve (AGR) hiring actions, Accessions – Enlisted/Officer (Enlistment/Appointment), Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Tour Extension/Curtailment, Casualty Reporting, Reenlistment/Extension (Retention), Reenlistment Bonus, Retirement, Separation, Discharge or Resignation Actions, and SGLI service support
  • Regulations adhered to were: AZNG Reg 20-3, 10 USC 10216 & 10217
  • Title 5 USC Chapter 75, AFH33-337 Tongue and Quill, AR 25-50, AFMAN33-361, AFI36-2406, AFMAN 36-2806, DAF33-360, and AFI 36-8101, and AR 600-8
  • Sponsorship Mgr., 2017-2019, 16 hours, Monthly: Developed and implemented Sponsorship Program, and trained over 300 personnel at 100% success rate; newcomers revived and felt welcomed, and retention rates continued to soar
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Handled 100 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Regulations adhered to were AF 36-2103 and AFI 34-101

Budget Analyst

Army Reserve
Chesterfield, VA
09.2013 - 10.2015
  • Budget Analyst 40 Hours/Week
  • Served as Budget Analyst for 80th Training Command (TASS)
  • Provided advanced principals and practice of governmental finance, budget, and auditing for Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR), and Contract Review
  • Managed all budget forecasting projects and justifications, phase plans, and budget execution transactions for fiscal years 2013-2015
  • Streamlined historical processes and implemented innovative processes that increased cost savings of $500k, and identified and reduced costly GFEBS system errors
  • During annual Joint Reviews, reduced over and under obligations by 15%
  • Regulations and policies adhered to were: Federal Management Regulation (FMR), Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) various circulars, Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and Department of Defense Inspector General (DODIG)
  • AFI65-116, AFMAN 65-605V1, AFI65-601V2, AFI65-603, AFI65-608, AFMAN65-604, and Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation 7000.14-R.

Education

Master’s - Criminal Justice, Public Administration

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03.2023

Associates - Personnel Management

APM
Montgomery, AL
07.2015

Associates -

Community College of The Air Force
Montogomery
07.2015

Associates - Information Management

AIM
Montgomery, AL
03.2001

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Virginia State University
Ettrick, Virginia
05.1996

Skills

  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Effective and Professional Communication
  • Accounting Policy and Control
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Problem Solving
  • Report Preparation
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Reliability and Integrity Improvement
  • Discrepancy Reconciliation
  • Business Intelligence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Data Analysis
  • Financial Management

Certification

Financial Management Certification (FMC): Level 2, August 2016, Pursuing Level 3 Professional Military Education Certificate (PME) Professional Leadership Certificate (PLC) Shaping Smart Business Arrangements Certificate CDFM Part-1 Achieved Pursuing American Board of Forensic Accounting, Certification FY22-23 Pursuing Certified Internal Auditor Certification (CIA)

Additional Information

  • Awards/Honors/Accomplishments , November 2021, Meritorious Service Medal (Air Force/Air National Guard duties) September 2021, Army Achievement Medal (Senior Leader: COVID-19 Mission Air/Army) October 2020, Army Civilian Service Accommodation Medal June 1996-November 2021, Perfect Military Attendance, Outstanding Performance September 2019, Civilian Service Achievement Medal October 2015-2019, Civilian Performance Evaluations’ Outstanding March 2001-2006, Absolute Personal Best Budget Analyst (Booz Allen Hamilton), 911 Outstanding Airmen

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Senior Leader

COVID-19
02.2020 - 09.2021

Human Resource (HR) Manager, Sponsorship Program Manager

Air Force National Guard
01.2017 - 02.2020

Human Resources Manager

Air National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2019

Supervisor

Army Reserve
10.2013 - Current

Budget Analyst

Army Reserve
09.2013 - 10.2015

Master’s - Criminal Justice, Public Administration

Liberty University

Associates - Personnel Management

APM

Associates -

Community College of The Air Force

Associates - Information Management

AIM

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Virginia State University

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