Michael Okpaikwo
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional, bringing over 4 years of experience in the industry, Proven track record of excellence and commitment to achieving company goals, With swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. seeking a position as a Premium Auditor. Offering strong analytical skills, extensive knowledge in auditing and premium analysis, and a commitment to achieving company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Premuim Auditor Workers Compensation & GL
Mountain Creek Solutions
03.2024 - Current
- Interviewing Insured to gather data needed to conduct audits.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Executed audit phases and entered data into Audit software for analysis. (Nexus)
- Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Ensured the integrity of financial reporting by verifying the accuracy of accounting records and reconciliation.
Premium Auditor
GR Export Services
10.2021 - Current
- Conducted timely and accurate premium audits including workers compensation and general liability audits
- Scheduled visits with insured to collect records and gather preliminary information in preparation for General Liability or Workers' Compensation insurance audits
- Determine the correct premium base for a policy to make sure the classifications that best describe an insured operation is used to arrive at an accurate audit
- Extract and record accurate information from insured records to ensure they are properly classified and to determine their correct exposure
- Utilized Certificates of Insurance (COIs) to verify that subcontractors engaged by the insured had sufficient coverage during the specified period
- Identified Standard Exception workers based on their duties and assigned them to the appropriate classification codes
- Used forms such as 941 and SUI as secondary sources to verify payroll data
- Thoroughly reviewed insurance carriers' instructions relevant to each audit
- Communicated with insured representatives via email or phone calls for additional information or clarification
- Addressed variances with insured parties, especially when significant differences existed between estimated and actual payroll
Warehouse Associate
Rite Aid Distribution Center
07.2023 - Current
- Filled out and submitted customer invoices for verification
- Sorted and organized merchandise in preparation for shipment
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport shipments and equipment
- Packed orders in accordance with customer specifications
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment, verifying exact number and type of product before loading and shipping
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks and shelves according to organizational standards
Education
Associate of Science - Auditing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA09.2027
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accountancy
Delta State University
06.2018
Skills
- Financial Management
- Microsoft Office
- Bookkeeping
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Internal Auditing
- Compliance standards
- Audit reporting
Certification
- Premium Auditor-General Liability and Workers compensation, 2022, AFIRM - Polk State Corporate College
- WCRIB Comp Essentials Classification Basics, 2024, Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Premuim Auditor Workers Compensation & GL
Mountain Creek Solutions
03.2024 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Rite Aid Distribution Center
07.2023 - Current
Premium Auditor
GR Export Services
10.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Auditing
Antelope Valley College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accountancy
Delta State University
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