Kim Hester
Paragould,AR
Summary
Detail-oriented auditor with expertise in GAAP and IIA standards. Skilled in strategic planning, risk assessment, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Committed to driving improvements and fostering team development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Audit Manager
On-Site Audit LLC
Paragould, AR
01.2018 - 10.2024
- Conducted risk-based audits to identify areas of improvement in processes, procedures, and controls.
- Prepared audit reports summarizing audit findings and recommending corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented internal audit programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Facilitated communication between management and auditors to ensure a successful outcome of the engagements.
- Maintained professional relationships with clients while ensuring objectivity in decision making.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects within established deadlines.
- Trained staff on proper methods for conducting audits.
- Provided advice and counsel on complex accounting issues related to organizational operations.
- Met with stakeholders to discuss compliance audit plans and results, explaining options for improvement.
- Trained, developed and provided performance management initiatives to audit staff.
- Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
Controller
Home IV Specialists Inc.
Jonesboro, AR
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
- Created financial reports for senior management, board of directors and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements at period end close including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
- Evaluated potential investments and acquisitions from a financial perspective and recommended appropriate action plans.
- Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
- Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
Senior Fraud Auditor
Torchmark Corporation
McKinney, TX
08.2005 - 12.2015
- Reviewed and evaluated internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential areas of fraud or non-compliance.
- Identified discrepancies in financial documents, investigated causes, and proposed solutions.
- Assisted in preparing audit plans based on established objectives and standards.
- Evaluated corporate governance structures to ensure proper oversight of management activities.
- Drafted reports summarizing audit results while highlighting any irregularities or inconsistencies found during the process.
- Participated in special projects related to due diligence investigations as required.
- Monitored changes in applicable laws and regulations that affect the organization's operations.
- Assessed existing IT infrastructure for security risks associated with financial reporting processes.
- Maintained confidentiality of company information obtained in audit assignments.
Education
Master of Science - Auditing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-1985
Skills
- Ethical standards
- Audit presentation
- Documentation analysis
- Internal control policies
- Process analysis & optimization
- Staffing management
- Financial statement review
- Audit management
- Fraud identification
- GAAP guidelines
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Certified Fraud Examiner
Timeline
Senior Audit Manager
On-Site Audit LLC
01.2018 - 10.2024
Controller
Home IV Specialists Inc.
12.2015 - 12.2018
Senior Fraud Auditor
Torchmark Corporation
08.2005 - 12.2015
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Certified Fraud Examiner
Master of Science - Auditing
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Arkansas State University
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