Lakaiia Adams
Sr Auditor
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Valuable Auditor offering strong research and problem-solving skills. Adept at performing risk assessment procedures on key business activities and processes. Accomplished in making efficient recommendations for improvements. Knowledgeable of governmental and financial language. Detail-oriented and friendly with high ethical standards.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Auditor (Acting)
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA
12.2020 - Current
- Identifies audit risks, prepares budgets and coordinates with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Manages 6 team members over 5 major audits
- Coordinates team activities to assure that audit objectives are achieved and audit is conducted in accordance with government standards and regulations such as Generally Accepting Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Allocates appropriate resources to assignments to provide technical guidance and conduct reviews of audit teams audit packages.
- Facilitates cost and operational audits such as: Post Award, Incurred Cost, Accounting System, and Paid Voucher, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Serves as Supervisory Auditor in branch responsible for supervision, conduct, and accomplishment of multiple segments of audit program. Leads major segment of total audit program plan.
- Serves as team leader and member of participative work team (PWT) consisting of professional auditors. Establishes annual goals complementary to region/agency goals and objectives.
- Reviews audit programs, working papers, progress on audit assignment, and draft audit reports. Ensures that quantitative methods and computerized auditing techniques are being utilized as appropriate in audit process.
- Communicates DCAA audit services and maintains audit liaison with acquisition officials.
- Counsels and advises employees. Evaluates performance, recommends and approves training and development, recommends recognition and promotion, and initiates appropriate remedial action for performance or conduct deficiencies.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services, Systems and Solutions
Chantilly, VA
06.2019 - Current
- Monitors and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Permits entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
- Moves throughout facility and among customers to remain aware of any developing security situations, including medical and violations.
- Protects business integrity by ensuring all personnel requiring access to high-security areas go through correct levels of approval.
- Reviews both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
- Greets guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checks identification of all persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA
09.2016 - Current
- Lead and assisted on multiple audits for major contractors to include Incurred Cost, Post Award, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Paid Voucher.
- Obtain, review, and analyze various internal and external reports in order to determine impact to scope of audit.
- Prepare audit summary based on reported findings, analysis of trends in data, and material items identified during risk assessment.
- Conduct governmental contract audits and provide business consulting services as key member of Defense Contract Audit Agency
- Provide direct support to management and customer requests by conducting governmental contract compliance audit; making any recommendations on gap remediation.
- Manage and secure classified information.
- Complete annual security trainings.
- Communicate with both clients and management on audit findings.
- Prepare working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Follow and adjust audit program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements per audit.
- Perform strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Complete audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Identify control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggests methods for improvement.
Account Sales Manager
Airgas an Air Liquide Company
Evansville, IN
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Managed relationships with specific customers for their organization, including completing sales.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of client's organization products and services and to be able to make targeted pitches for current and future clients.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Contacted regular and prospective customers to explain product features and solicit orders.
Vice President of Finance
Alpha Kappa Psi
Orangeburg, SC
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Maintained accurate and detailed records.
- Educated chapter members of their financial responsibilities, to make sure that financial area is organized, efficient and kept accurate and timely books.
- Used Microsoft Excel to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
Office Administrator
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Supervised, monitored and coordinated activities of administrative staff.
- Trained subordinates and assigned appropriate work duties.
- Worked with staff in School of Business to complete complex projects on tight budgets within specific timelines.
- Reported on daily office activities to help department stay on top of dynamic conditions and make proactive decisions.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Booked flights, car rentals and hotel accommodations for business travel for affiliated organizations career opportunity trips.
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Intern
Neal's Accounting & Tax Services
Lancaster, SC
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Liaised with bankers, insurers and solicitors regarding financial transactions.
- Coordinated monthly payroll functions for 200+ employees.
- Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting issues on office equipment.
- Sorted and organized materials such as physical files, tracking spreadsheets and reports.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Used QuickBooks to archive paper documents electronically, increasing usability and office organization.
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
Education
Master's - Business Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC 06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC 08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Internal Controls
Communication
Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
Special Projects
Audit Supervisor
Customer Satisfaction
Data Entry
Financial Management (FM) Certification
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certificate
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Acting Familiarity
Contracting Policies And Regulations
Additional Information
- Top Secret SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
- DCJS Certification
- CPR Certification
President
National Association for Black Accountants
National Association for Black Accountants is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for black professionals in the accounting, finance and related business professions.
- Supervised all student organization meetings;
- Oversaw the process of student organization event planning;
- Oversaw all student organization purchase requests;
- Maintained a current list of contact information of the student organization officers, advisor and members;
- Held meetings for the general membership during the semester; and
- Submitted event review forms after each event (2 events required per club per semester)
Vice President of Finance
Alpha Kappa Psi
Alpha Kappa Psi is a Professional Co-ed Business Fraternity founded in 1904 with the purpose of developing its members into principled business leaders.
- Collected membership dues
- Completed purchase requisitions for management review before making purchases for organization needs
- Maintained financial records in Microsoft Excel and performed monthly reconciliations
- Provided financial reports at chapter meetings
Work Availability
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Member
Beta Alpha Psi
Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization for financial information students and professionals.
Quote
Wanderer, there is no path, the path is made by walking.
Antonio Machado
Timeline
Supervisory Auditor (Acting)
Defense Contract Audit Agency
12.2020 - Current
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services, Systems and Solutions
06.2019 - Current
Master's - Business Management
Strayer University
06.2018 - Current
Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency
09.2016 - Current
Account Sales Manager
Airgas an Air Liquide Company
06.2016 - 09.2016
Office Administrator
South Carolina State University
09.2015 - 11.2015
Intern
Neal's Accounting & Tax Services
06.2015 - 08.2015
Vice President of Finance
Alpha Kappa Psi
11.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
South Carolina State University
08.2012 - 05.2016