Mónica Vega Morales
Orlando,FL
Summary
Experienced Financial Professional with demonstrated history in both private and government sectors. Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Policies, Audit & Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley, Lean 6 Sigma, Cost Accounting, and Capital Accounting. Detail-oriented, flexible, self-motivated, quick learner, and positive team player attitude with strong communication and leadership skills. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Auditor
Office of Inspector General - Veterans Affairs
Orlando, FL
06.2021 - Current
- Plan and conduct performance audits, evaluations, and reviews of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs, functions, and operations, as part of the Financial Project Management Division.
- Determine appropriate data sources and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate compliance with laws and regulations, financial policies, the efficiency of internal controls, and indicators of fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Perform data analysis of financial information, and adequately document the methodologies used. Also, identify alternative ways to analyze the data when needed.
- Perform as the team lead. Review and approve other team members' work products. Also, work directly with the Audit Manager to prepare, and ensure the audit report is ready for publication.
- Provide on-the-job training to new team members.
- Participate in special projects, such as the Chief Financial Officers survey and Congressional requests.
Project Financial Analyst
NBC Universal, Universal Creative
Orlando, FL
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked with project managers and the contracts team to address invoicing concerns.
- Reviewed billings for accuracy, and took action to correct errors.
- Monitored construction in progress, cash flows, budget, forecast, and contracts.
- Monthly, the forecasted cash position of assigned projects. Analyzed trends and variances, and reported them to management.
- Prepared Earned Value calculations, and performed related accounting transactions.
Internal Auditor
Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Orlando, FL
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the accomplishment, evaluation, and monitoring of financial quality assurance reviews at the Orlando VA Medical Center, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
- Modified reviews ensuring compliance with updated policies and procedures.
- Developed action plans for performance enhancement derived from reviewed reports and trend evaluation.
- Developed, reviewed, and/or updated fiscal-related standard operating procedures and local policies.
- Member of the Veterans Integrated System Network (VISN) 8 Internal Controls and Business Processes Reviews (ICBPR) Team.
- Coordinated Fiscal Service Statement of Assurance and acted as facility's IPERA Liaison.
- Fiscal Service State Veterans Home representative responsible for complete oversight, monthly reviews of invoices, annual audit, and monthly projections, and reimbursement.
- Member of the VISN 8 Process Improvements Workgroup, and the facility's Controlled Substances Inventory (CSI) Team.
- Provided support during external audits.
- Participated in special projects as required by management.
Financial Analyst III
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Aguadilla, PR
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for accounting and financial reporting activities related to a corporate segment.
- Prepared budget, flash, and strategic forecasts.
- Monitored and ensured compliance with established budgets, and submitted forecasts, including analyzing and reporting variances.
- Analyzed content of the Balance Sheet and corporate Profit and Loss Statement.
- Executed monthly account reconciliations ensuring compliance with internal controls.
- Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Provided technical accounting and financial guidance.
- Provided support during internal and external audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley.
Education
MBA - Finance
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
Orlando, FLBBA - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez, PRSkills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Lean Six Sigma
- Problem-solving capacity
- GAAP accounting standards
- Process evaluations
- Internal controls evaluations
- SOX and regulatory compliance
- Financial planning and reporting
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Deep-dive data analysis
Accomplishments
- Technical Excellence Award - 2023 and 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Fraud Examiner
Timeline
Senior Auditor
Office of Inspector General - Veterans Affairs
06.2021 - Current
Project Financial Analyst
NBC Universal, Universal Creative
02.2020 - 03.2021
Internal Auditor
Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
04.2017 - 01.2020
Financial Analyst III
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Certified Fraud Examiner
MBA - Finance
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
BBA - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
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