Johanna Marin
Prescott Valley,AZ
Summary
Forward-thinking individual with great understanding of auditing procedures. Offering more than 20 years of expertise of regulatory issue validation for diferents businesses. Known for accuracy, efficiency and responsible skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Internal Auditor
Bridgestone Firestone
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
- Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.
- Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
- Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
- Guided departments in developing remediation plans based on audit findings and recommendations.
- Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
- Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance.
- Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
- Handled supervisor duties when manager was unavailable or out of office.
- Created and delivered risk management presentations to key decision-makers.
Risk and Compliance Management Supervisor
KPMG International
01.2012 - 10.2018
- Implemented financial risk management procedures that complied with standards and internal control enviroment for multiples organizations.
- Coordinated ongoing efforts to strengthen risk culture and fine-tuned risk appetite for lending and funding activities.
- Coordinated and executed Risk and Compliance audits and reporting of several companies in Costa Rica and US and Mexico.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Responsible of execute Audits based in SOX testing for companies in US such as GlaxoSmithKline, SC Johnson and Wal-Mart CAM,Abbott.
- Responsible of planning and execute audits in Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagements and participated and some Forensic Audits.
- Implemented internal control procedures environment base in COSO 2013.
Regional Accountant
Mesoamerica Energy
02.2010 - 11.2011
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Hotel Manager
Sport's Men's Lodge
04.2005 - 08.2009
- Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
- Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
- Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
- Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in.
- Prepared monthly resort audits for review.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize operational efficiency and maximize profits.
- Analyzed and evaluated business data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Supervised team of 4 front desk agents and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts.
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain favorable rates for goods and services while maintaining good working relationships.
- Analyzed financial performance of property and adjusted strategies or processes as needed to improve outcomes.
Senior External Auditor
MG Marin & Associates
02.1997 - 03.2004
- Assessed company controls and potential risks against benchmarks.
- Conveyed complex audit information to clients of diverse backgrounds.
- Developed presentations of audit findings for company leadership.
- Created and delivered training for junior auditors on correct procedures.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Business Management
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
San Jose Costa Rica10.2014
Technical Degree, Risk Management - Risk Management
Universidad De Costa Rica
San Jose Costa Rica09.2013
Skills
- Reports and Documentation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Fraud Investigations
- Accounting Procedures Validation
- Accounting Systems and Controls
Timeline
Corporate Internal Auditor
Bridgestone Firestone
05.2019 - 06.2021
Risk and Compliance Management Supervisor
KPMG International
01.2012 - 10.2018
Regional Accountant
Mesoamerica Energy
02.2010 - 11.2011
Hotel Manager
Sport's Men's Lodge
04.2005 - 08.2009
Senior External Auditor
MG Marin & Associates
02.1997 - 03.2004
MBA - Accounting And Business Management
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
Technical Degree, Risk Management - Risk Management
Universidad De Costa Rica
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