Omar Vazquez Lomas
Leander,TX
Summary
Omar Vazquez brings over 14 years of diverse expertise in enterprise risk management, business consulting, IT/Audit, ITGCs, internal controls, internal audits, SOX compliance, financial statements examination, forensic accounting, fraud detection, AML, process improvement, and governance consulting. With a track record of leading global engagements across various domains, Omar possesses robust leadership, management, and audit/consulting skills. Motivated and dedicated to delivering high-quality work efficiently, Omar excels in analytical thinking, interpersonal communication, problem solving, time management, research, and effective delivery. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Omar is adept at fostering strong relationships and achieving impactful results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RISK & COMPLIANCE, MANAGER
EXPEDIA GROUP, INC.
01.2023 - Current
- Omar's current work activities primarily revolve around supporting and advising business partners on various aspects such as SOX audit findings, internal operational/compliance audits, and internal/external risk assessments
- Plays a pivotal role in supporting SOX control deficiency assessments and remediation efforts by collaborating directly with control owners, conducting impact analysis, and facilitating control design/operation remediation for both business processes and ITGCs
- Additionally, Omar works closely with internal IT and business stakeholders to identify financial and regulatory risks, developing mitigating control procedures for future state processes and system implementations
- Actively contributes to improving the control environment by identifying opportunities for control efficiencies, process automation, and control consolidation
- Omar ensures effective communication of project and responsibility status with Risk & Compliance and stakeholder teams, preparing executive presentation materials when necessary
- Moreover, takes the lead in performing business and technology process risk assessments for top priority areas, driving compliance excellence for Expedia Group by ensuring adherence to company policies, external regulations, and established risk management processes
- Lastly, Omar is also involved in other projects or assignments to support the Risk & Compliance team as needed.
SOX COMPLIANCE, MANAGER
PAYPAL, INC.
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Omar spearheaded SOX assessments for designated business cycles, and IT.
- Responsibilities encompassed comprehending the overall financial control environment, coordinating documentation, scoping, testing, identifying, and evaluating deficiencies, and providing control guidance for process and system changes
- Assessed new accounting standards and technical guidance, delivering a report recommending enhancements and reengineering of current accounting processes and controls to senior management
- Serving as a SME for controls design, Omar collaborated with process and control owners and external auditors to identify deficiencies and provide advice on internal control enhancements or process changes
- Diligently identified and monitored financial process and system changes resulting from PayPal's growth in transaction volume, internal expansion, process automation, software application changes, accounting integration in acquisitions, and other areas directly impacting financial statements
- Utilizing a profound understanding of risk management methodologies, frameworks, and principles (e.g., SOX, COBIT, COSO, etc.), Omar evaluated and recommended the best approach to mitigate risk, reduce costs, and improve profits.
PROCESS, RISK, AND CONTROLS CONSULTING SUPERVISOR
RSM US LLP
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Omar handled completely audit process, from planning to reporting, for both Internal Audit and SOX Compliance Audit covering IT and business processes
- Made sure projects stayed on track by communicating clearly, managing deadlines, and sticking to the budget
- Juggling multiple client projects at once, Omar also pitched in on internal Firm projects
- Led teams across the globe and effectively communicated control issues to management, along with suggestions for fixing them
- Omar also played a key role in training and mentoring a group of auditors in Texas
- Built strong relationships with clients and worked with various industries like manufacturing, retail, finance, fin-tech, oil & gas, commercial, technology, and software companies.
RISK ADVISORY SERVICES AND CONSULTING SENIOR MANAGER
RSM International
01.2012 - 10.2019
- Omar played a pivotal role in developing business, overseeing engagements, and managing projects in Internal Audits, SOX Compliance Audits, and Tailored Consulting Services
- Omar was instrumental in developing and mentoring staff, conducting fieldwork control testing, and contributing to achieving financial and operational goals for RSM Mexico's Risk Advisory Services and Consulting practice
- Industry experiences spanned a wide range, including national groups, public and private companies, manufacturing, oil & gas, commercial, health, real estate, aviation, technology, fin-tech, software, and outsourcing, among others.
FINANCE MANAGER
IICH
08.2010 - 08.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science in Creation and Development of Companies (Business/Accounting/Entrepreneurship) -
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey
Juarez, Mexico05-2010
(Diploma) Business Administration, Financial Planning and Services -
Universidad De Burgos
Burgos, Spain01.2006
Skills
- Results-driven
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Project Management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Self-motivated
- Decision-making
- GRC
- Critical observation
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Multi-task
- Deliver under pressure
- ITGC
- Staff Training
- Analytical Thinking
- Internal Auditing
- SOP Writing
- Regulatory Standards
- Risk Assessments
- Risk Management
- Corporate Governance
Certification
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professional Certification (GRCP), Open Compliance & Ethics Group (OCEG)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA/Institute of Internal Auditors), in progress
Timeline
RISK & COMPLIANCE, MANAGER
EXPEDIA GROUP, INC.
01.2023 - Current
SOX COMPLIANCE, MANAGER
PAYPAL, INC.
05.2021 - 01.2023
PROCESS, RISK, AND CONTROLS CONSULTING SUPERVISOR
RSM US LLP
10.2019 - 12.2020
RISK ADVISORY SERVICES AND CONSULTING SENIOR MANAGER
RSM International
01.2012 - 10.2019
FINANCE MANAGER
IICH
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professional Certification (GRCP), Open Compliance & Ethics Group (OCEG)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA/Institute of Internal Auditors), in progress
Bachelor of Science in Creation and Development of Companies (Business/Accounting/Entrepreneurship) -
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey
(Diploma) Business Administration, Financial Planning and Services -
Universidad De Burgos
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