MIAVANESSA SCOTT
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Proven expertise in conducting in-depth audits and devising successful improvement strategies. Methodically evaluated documents and systems and initiated corrections in compliance with established standards. Superb analytical and communications skills enabled optimum results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
New York City, NY
09.2008 - Current
- Assure compliance with NYC's Procurement Policy Board and NYC Comptroller's Directives
- Verify that contractors are in compliance with NYS Prevailing Wage requirements, Labor Law 220
- Worked with teams from different departments to simplify audit procedures and enhance effectiveness, which reduced total time spent on audits by 26%
- Monitored Unifier and Passport internal control activities, which allowed for a 21% reduction in control deficiencies
- Garnered a 94% compliance rate after conducting compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
- Verify that contractors are in compliance with NYS Prevailing Wage requirements, Labor Law 220
- Review and process contract invoices, checking for completeness and required authorizations to determine accuracy and adequacy
- Consult with appropriate Bureau project staff to address possible discrepancies
- Ensure that change order costs are reasonable based on appropriate price and cost analysis consistent with contract terms and adequate documentation.
Accountant, Accounts Payable
NORTH AMERICAN AIRLINES
Jamaica, NY
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Communicated with vendors, job captains, and customers regarding invoices and checks
- Verified information and processed invoices with accounting software
- Prepared weekly invoice tracking reports and analyses
- A challenging and stimulating pursuit in a reputed organization, where I can best utilize my skills and strengths to accomplish the organization's goals and objectives and at the same time get an opportunity to expand my knowledge base.
Accountant
MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL - NYC
New York City, NY
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Multi-functional accountant
- Served as accountant for several major clients, including PRADA, Globix, Gettenberg Consulting, Globex, McLaren Insurance, and OneSource
- Performed complex analyses of financial data regarding assets, liability, and revenue and expenditure schedules
- Assured required statements and filings met all legal requirements
- Preparing and examining financial records
- Approved and paid invoices before deadlines, corresponding with vendors within 1 business day about issues or discrepancies
- Monitored all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, account statements, decreasing errors by 23% through organized digital and paper files
- Verified the accuracy and completeness of invoices and researched invoice discrepancies for 7 departments
- Reconciled 126 bank statements every month to identify and resolve any inconsistencies, verifying the accuracy of financial records
- Worked closely with program management on budgets, programs, and financial reporting.
Education
Master Public Administration and Affairs -
Metropolitan College of New York-MCNY
New York City, NY01.2018
Skills
- Internal Controls
- Report Writing
- Financial Data Analysis
- Contract compliance
- Internal Auditing
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Compliance Monitoring
- Microsoft Access
- Staff Training
- Analyzing financial statements
- Audits and Audit management
- SOX Compliance and GAAP guidelines
- Communication & Presentation
- Budget Compliance
- Financial Auditing
- Documentation
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Reporting
- Interpersonal Relations
Awards
Pi Alpha Alpha NASPAA program
Timeline
Auditor
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
09.2008 - Current
Accountant, Accounts Payable
NORTH AMERICAN AIRLINES
01.2006 - 01.2008
Accountant
MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL - NYC
01.2002 - 01.2006
Master Public Administration and Affairs -
Metropolitan College of New York-MCNY
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