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Jennifer Alford
Semmes,United States
Summary
Professional auditor with proven track record of ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory compliance. Known for delivering thorough audits and identifying key areas for process improvement. Collaborative team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in financial analysis and problem-solving, valued for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Collateral Specialists Inc
Auditor
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process.
- Mentored junior auditors, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their professional growth within the team.
- Increased internal control effectiveness through diligent evaluation of processes and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
- Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
- Ensured the integrity of financial reporting by verifying the accuracy of accounting records and reconciliations.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Reduced audit completion times by optimizing audit planning and execution strategies.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments for identifying and mitigating potential financial discrepancies.
The Kraken Catering Co.
Catering Manager
07.2016 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated menu and event specifications to achieve client satisfaction.
- Crafted artistic tablescape arrangements while adhering to clients' budget constraints.
- Oversaw synchronization of dates and specifics with venues.
- Made weekly staffing schedules for daily restaurant staff and appropriated staff to specific events throughout the week
- Handled supply orders for on-site and off-site events efficiently.
- Created unique backdrops tailored to individual events.
- Met with wine and food reps and coordinated fresh and exciting menus and seasonal wines and cocktails
- Performed daily accounting tasks.
- Optimized supply expenditure to remain under the average threshold.
QuickTrak
Auditor
07.2015 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Company Overview: Inspection services
- Inspection of heavy equipment
- Site Inspections
- Merchant Service Inspection
- Conducted inventory audits
- Car dealership audits
- Floor plan audits
- Conducted all audits and inspections on Revoquest software and made detailed reports on inventory fluctuations, suspicious behaviors, and risk assessments
- Inspection services
First and 10 Sports
Merchandiser
11.2013 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Set-up and take down of displays
- Recorded inventory
- Set-up plan-o-gram
- Took detailed pictures and reports
- Faxed in reports on time
Sherwin Williams
Assistant Manager
10.2009 - 10.2013
Job overview
- In charge of inventory
- Stock rotation
- Plan-o-gram
- Merchandising
- Sales to wholesale and DIY customers
- Vast understanding of construction and finishes
- Communication with other business partners
- Trained, Coached and managed store employees
- Started the women's group for gulf coast district
- Organized food and coat drives for charity
Education
University of Mobile Mobile Al
Bachelor Of Business Administration from Management, Minor in Accounting
05.2007
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Audit reporting
- Decision-making
- Bookkeeping
- Clear communication
- Compliance standards
- Audit planning
- Process evaluations
- Account reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Report creation
- Industry expertise
- Audit coordination
- Issue resolution
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Client relationship management
- Ethical judgment
- Risk assessment
- Quality assurance
- Project management
Timeline
Auditor
Collateral Specialists Inc
01.2021 - Current
Catering Manager
The Kraken Catering Co.
07.2016 - 01.2021
Auditor
QuickTrak
07.2015 - 07.2016
Merchandiser
First and 10 Sports
11.2013 - 04.2014
Assistant Manager
Sherwin Williams
10.2009 - 10.2013
University of Mobile
Bachelor Of Business Administration from Management, Minor in Accounting
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