Gina Yorke
O'Brien,FL
Summary
Experienced professional auditor with a strong background in financial analysis, risk assessment, and compliance. Demonstrated expertise in leading audit teams, fostering collaboration, and driving process improvements. Known for reliability, adaptability, and consistently delivering high-quality results. Proficient in internal controls, regulatory standards, and audit software. Effective communicator with a strategic mindset and exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervising Senior Auditor
Carr, Riggs & Ingram
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Mentored junior auditors on best practices and professional standards, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Managed security audits for a variety of industries
- Performed risk assessments for every audit to ensure that audit steps were tailored for each client
- Managed client and staff timelines to ensure the timely completion of each audit
- Taught staff members data analytic techniques MS Excel Active Data
- Top 20 rated national CPA and advisory firm that provide auditing & attestation, accounting, tax, forensic accounting, consulting, merger and acquisition, and investment banking services to businesses of all sizes
Manager Business Analytics
Carr, Riggs & Ingram
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Led internal audit advisory services for a school district including coordination between the governing boards and management
- Served as the data mining and technology expert for the office
- Managed a team of auditors to annually execute two county audits, delivering the audit reports ahead of time
- Internal Audit oversight of the installation for an Enterprise Resource system for a large school district, monitoring user testing and reporting issues
- Led the effort to introduce data analytics in all financial audits, fraud assessments and consulting engagements
- Developed a scheduling solution (Smartsheets) for the audit staff
- Taught staff members data analytic techniques in IDEA and MS Excel Active Data
- Increased team productivity by implementing strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for improving employee skills and performance.
Manager System Improvements
CSX Transportation
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Provided business analytics for intermodal to help management understand business needs
- Managed team to enhance productivity and streamline operations.
- Oversaw project execution, delivering results on time and within budget.
- Partnered with technology to deliver solutions
- Secured corporate funding and coordinated development, including managing business priority across departments
- Gathered, classified, and documented business requirements for all intermodal Marketing, Sales, Pricing, Contract Administration, and Door2Door Services
- Provided guidance on cross functional implications, alignment to operational practices, technology initiatives and the enterprise business strategy
- A Fortune 250, Class 1 Transportation Company providing rail and intermodal services to the eastern US
Auditor (IT Focus)
CSX Transportation
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Performed audits on the implementation process and security measures for applications that impacted the financial reporting of the company
- Lead the configuration and implementation of an audit management software system
- Specialized expertise in using Audit Command Language, a data analytic tool, to design and execute data mining scripts in support of audits and fraud investigations
- Established a continuous monitoring program on company-wide employee expenses which integration with technology provided data (ACL/SQL)
- Completed special project direct assistance to the CSX Insurance Company, including completing the data transfer for the annual actuary review
- Managed a team of 7 staff performing audits across the organization, including hiring, assigning tasks, development plans and providing performance feedback
- Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Improved accuracy of financial reports by identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
Staff Auditor
Powell & Jones, CPAs
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Local accounting firm specializing in accounting and audits of governmental and non-profit entities
- Responsible for conducting audit and accounting support to counties and municipalities
- Provided the office technical support and developed automated solutions
- Performed audits of municipalities, non-profit, governmental, and for-profit entities
- Developed spreadsheet solutions which addressed audit needs and reduced work
- Local accounting firm specializing in accounting and audits of governmental and non-profit entities
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FloridaSkills
- Data analytics
- Audit planning
- GAAP
- Internal controls
- Project management
- Team building
- Report writing
- Client relationship management
- Compliance monitoring
- Root-cause analysis
- Process mapping
- Data analytics proficiency
- Audit committee
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Journal entries
- Critical thinking
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Organizational skills
Certification
CISA, Certified Information Systems Auditor, inactive
Additional Information
Facilitated AGILE training, National seminar presenter – INFOSEC World 2010, Founding member of the Jacksonville ACL User Group, 1st Coast CAATs, Graduate of Speakeasy professional presenters course
Timeline
Supervising Senior Auditor
Carr, Riggs & Ingram
01.2020 - 01.2022
Manager Business Analytics
Carr, Riggs & Ingram
01.2017 - 01.2020
Manager System Improvements
CSX Transportation
01.2010 - 01.2017
Auditor (IT Focus)
CSX Transportation
01.2006 - 01.2010
Staff Auditor
Powell & Jones, CPAs
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of North Florida
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