MICHAEL FORD, CISA
Humble
Summary
Results-oriented senior auditor with a successful track record in conducting financial, compliance, and operational audits. Known for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Excels at working independently and thrives in fast-paced environments, consistently mastering new skills to deliver high-quality results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
Grant Thornton, LLP
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Executed client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits
- Identified risks using audit fundamentals and best practices
- Communicated with clients the engagement expectations, as well accounting, financial and regulatory developments that my affect their organization
- Supervised and trained audit associates and interns providing consistent and regular feedback.
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
Transocean
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Aided Internal Audit teams with strong focus on technology and information security controls, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance, Service Organization Reports (SOC) and other technology, operational, compliance, or financial audits
- Documented and tested IT Application and General controls in a wide range of technology environments to analyze system security, access controls and backup recovery procedures
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently as assigned.
Senior Associate Risk Assurance
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Aided Risk Assurance auditing teams evaluating major IT controls for clients, overseeing process assurance for clients (Oil/Gas and Financial Services industries) with revenue exceeding $1B
- Performed SOX applications control testing for IT general/application/IT-dependent controls (Oracle ERP systems, SAP, Hyperion, and AS400 platforms)
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
Senior Auditor
HP, Inc.
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
- Responsible for reviewing internal controls, conducting test work, documenting standard operating procedures and findings, and drafting recommendations for assigned areas.
Senior Internal Auditor/Auditor II
Waste Management, Inc
10.2005 - 09.2014
- Managed compliance/financial/operational audit (assessing audit risk by analyzing, applying analytical procedures, reviewing operational activity reports, and identifying testing procedures)
- Performed data analysis, supervised staff auditors/assisting with audit assignments, conducted interviews with process owners to gather key risk factors/areas of concerns
- Reviewed work papers that supported testing procedures, and presenting reports to management identifying financial risks/non-compliance issues/internal control weaknesses.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration -
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TXBachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration/Accounting -
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TXSkills
- Financial, Compliance and Operational Audits
- Risk Analysis
- Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations
- Internal Controls Development
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Operational and Ad-Hoc Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Communication
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 severance special project.
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Information Systems Audit.
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) in Business Administration -
Prairie View A & M University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration/Accounting -
Prairie View A & M University
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