MICHAEL FORD
Humble,TX
Summary
Accomplished Audit Professional with a successful track record in conducting financial, compliance, and operational audits. Skilled in risk assessment, internal control evaluation, compliance auditing, and process improvement. Excels at working independently, thrives in fast-paced environments, and consistently delivers high-quality results. Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
Grant Thornton, LLP
Houston, TX
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Executed financial audit engagements which included risk assessment, planning and execution.
- Ensured high-quality work was delivered on time and within budget.
- Analyzed financial statements and records for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
- Communicated engagement expectations, accounting, financial, regulatory developments finding and recommendation to clients.
- Supervised and trained audit associates and interns providing consistent and regular feedback.
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
Transocean
Houston, TX
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Documented and evaluated IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls in a wide range of technology environments to analyze system security, access controls and backup recovery procedures.
- Collaborated with IT and business units to understand and assess risk management and controls design/execution.
- Performed operational audits with focus areas (revenues & production, human resources & procurement, vendor & contract compliance, inventory & asset management and HSE & regulatory compliance).
- Completed day-to-day activities accurately and efficiently as assigned.
Senior Associate Risk Assurance
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Aided Risk Assurance auditing teams evaluating major IT controls, business controls and process assurance for (Oil/Gas and Financial Services industries) clients with revenue exceeding $1B.
- Performed SOX applications control testing for IT general/application/IT-dependent controls (Oracle ERP systems, SAP, Hyperion, and AS400 platforms).
- Conducted client interviews, performed process walkthrough, and documented/evaluated process flowcharts.
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
Senior Auditor
HP, Inc.
Houston, TX
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed worldwide business unit/America Regional SOX audits for core business/supporting functions, overseeing all phases of audit (planning, fieldwork, and reporting).
- Supervised audit staff while reviewing audit work papers/audit issues, and executing test of design/effectiveness for compliance with SOX 404 standards.
- Performed/Reviewed internal controls testing, conducted test work, documented standard operating procedures and findings, and drafted recommendations for assigned areas.
- Prepared clear, concise, and timely audit reports with improvement recommendations that were presented to Senior Management.
Senior Internal Auditor/Auditor II
Waste Management, Inc
Houston, TX
10.2005 - 09.2014
- Managed compliance/financial/operational audits. Assessed audit risk by applying analytical procedures and reviewing operational activity reports.
- Performed data analysis, supervised staff auditors/assisting with audit assignments, conducted interviews with process owners to gather key risk factors/areas of concerns.
- Performed/Reviewed walkthrough and detailed SOX testing of key financial, IT, and operational controls.
- Prepared clear, concise, and timely audit reports with recommendations for improvements.
- Assisted with special projects, fraud investigations, and due diligence engagements as needed.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TXBachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration/Accounting
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TXSkills
- Risk Management
- Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Substantive Testing
- IT Controls Auditing
- Process improvement
- Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Ethical Judgment
- Clear Communication
Certification
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Accomplishments
- Received above average audit survey scores, 42% rated excellent.
- Developed audit procedures with improved accuracy and reduced audit time.
- Recovered cost saving that exceeded $1M on multiple business unit audits.
- Selected by VP, Audit to conduct confidential special project (Severance, Theft of Service and Vendor Management).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
Grant Thornton, LLP
11.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
Transocean
05.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Associate Risk Assurance
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
08.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Auditor
HP, Inc.
04.2015 - 06.2018
Senior Internal Auditor/Auditor II
Waste Management, Inc
10.2005 - 09.2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration
Prairie View A & M University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration/Accounting
Prairie View A & M University
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