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Leah Harvey

Charleston

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at DHHR, excelling in strategic planning and policy development. Proven track record in risk assessment and financial analysis, driving organizational success through effective team leadership and compliance. Recognized for enhancing internal controls and fostering collaboration across departments to achieve key objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Pcard

DHHR
Charleston
05.2019 - Current
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
  • Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.

Accountant/Auditor 4

DHHR
Charleston
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Provided guidance to other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
  • Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
  • Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.

Internal Auditor

City National Bank
Cross Lanes
03.2013 - 07.2017
  • Conducted interviews with management personnel to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Ensured that all reports were filed accurately and timely according to applicable laws.
  • Assisted external auditors during annual audits by providing necessary information.
  • Documented audit findings in formal reports presented to senior management team.
  • Analyzed business operations and identified opportunities for improvement in internal control systems.
  • Monitored adherence to corporate governance standards within the organization.
  • Provided recommendations on how to improve internal control environment.
  • Evaluated existing accounting processes for efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.

Head Teller

Huntington Bank
Charleston
03.2010 - 02.2013
  • Analyzed customer data to identify potential fraud cases.
  • Ensured proper handling of cash drawer limits according to bank policy.
  • Maintained confidentiality of customer accounts by adhering to security procedures.
  • Identified customer needs and provided appropriate banking services.
  • Monitored vault cash levels and ordered currency from the Federal Reserve Bank as needed.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the teller line including scheduling staff members.
  • Verified cash withdrawals and deposits.
  • Assisted in training new tellers on operational procedures, policies, and regulations.
  • Balanced bank's vault of daily cash for withdrawals and deposits.
  • Handled cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, performed loan payments, and issued cashier's checks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
12-2009

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Policy development
  • Financial analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Internal controls
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Director of Pcard

DHHR
05.2019 - Current

Accountant/Auditor 4

DHHR
08.2017 - 04.2019

Internal Auditor

City National Bank
03.2013 - 07.2017

Head Teller

Huntington Bank
03.2010 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

West Virginia University