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Pamela Griffin

Hephzibah,GA

Summary

Collaborative Investigator identifies links between cases. Adept at analyzing and uncovering trends in complex data. Highly skilled in AML Fraud Investigation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Investigator/Taxonomy

Carolina Legal Staffing/Wells Fargo
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • To perform Taxonomy Alignment of case codes
  • Review and audit all coding for all case type to ensure proper coding of case types
  • Change to correct coding for cases with improper coding.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems

AML Investigator

Carolina Legal Staffing/MVA
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Review Files all documents to ensure accuracy of all company guidelines are being met
  • Review all document uploads in files are meeting proper guidelines and all case notes are accurate and clear pertaining to case type
  • Review Investigator notes for Enterprise Investigation team, Special Surveillance Review team as well as various other areas of suspected financial crimes transactions or policy violations of internal team members for Remediations Projects, Sales Practice, and Internal Fraud Monitoring and Detection (IFMD), HLCOT cases and ensure all information gathered for evidence including interview notes, to validate team member fraud or misconduct are drafted clear and concise and that all comprehensive reports detailing investigations and results are accurate with clear documentation
  • Partner with managers to obtain missing documents and employee training for file accuracy.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks

AML Investigator

Robert Half International/Wells Fargo
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Investigate suspected financial crimes transactions or policy violations of internal team members for Remediations Projects, Sales Practice, and Internal Fraud Monitoring and Detection (IFMD) cases; apply appropriate techniques to gather evidence including interviews, e-discovery , evidence collection, and forensic examination to validate team member fraud or misconduct; draft clear, concise, and comprehensive reports detailing investigations and results; partner with Employee Relations, Legal and line management to offer recommendations for employment decisions based on results of investigation; prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) as appropriate.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Accounting Specialist

Pioneer Staffing | Aramark
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • 3-way match
  • Monthly reconciliations
  • Speak with vendors concerning invoice issues
  • Ensure payments are properly executed and problems are identified
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Coached, trained and delegated tasks to 5 team members to meet specific department goals.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Compliance Consultant

Robert Half International/Wells Fargo
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Investigate and authenticate account information to provide adjustment recommendation for remediation
  • Substantiate accounts for all errors in original account analysis
  • Assist in validating compliance remediation for 110,000 accounts
  • Participate in development of comprehensive spreadsheets to ensure quality control
  • Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
  • Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
  • Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments and other business units to address indications of improper sales practices and market conduct violations.

Staff Accountant

Hawe Hydraulics | Randstad Staffing
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Billing
  • Cash Applications
  • Invoice customers
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Invoice processing for payment
  • Month end closing
  • 1099 Year-end processing
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Wurth Wood Group
02.2015 - 01.2017
  • Supervised team of 5 employees
  • Interacted with corporate vendors, upper management and peers
  • Trained and supported new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures
  • Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information
  • Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy
  • Researched all invoices that were past due
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired new accounts payable employees
  • Maintained internal controls over disbursement functions in accordance with strict Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines
  • Assisted project managers and operations staff with accounting expertise
  • Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger
  • Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts
  • Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting

Everest University
Orlando, FL
01.2016

Skills

KNOWLEDGE & PROFICIENCIES

  • Audits
  • Reasoning analysis and problem solving
  • SAP, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, QuickBooks, Agility, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle E-Business, QAD, HOGAN, IRRIS, Store Vision Platform (SVP), Enterprise Case Management, Cornerstone, IROD, Claims, Enterprise Allegation Platform (EAP)
  • Records Management
  • Credit Card Fraud
  • Risk Analysis
  • Compliance Assessments
  • Trend Monitoring
  • Claims Trend Analysis
  • Claims Documentation
  • Claims Resolution
  • Research Abilities
  • Allegation Verification
  • Data Review

Affiliations

Well organized, results-driven, and self-motivated professional with experience in staff management/supervision, Internal/Fraud Investigations and Accounting. Creative, pragmatic, and proactive problem-solver; organized and attentive to detail, with demonstrated time management skills; Ability to meet the needs of internal and external customers.

Timeline

Internal Investigator/Taxonomy

Carolina Legal Staffing/Wells Fargo
10.2020 - 12.2021

AML Investigator

Carolina Legal Staffing/MVA
01.2020 - 09.2020

AML Investigator

Robert Half International/Wells Fargo
02.2019 - 09.2019

Accounting Specialist

Pioneer Staffing | Aramark
08.2018 - 01.2019

Compliance Consultant

Robert Half International/Wells Fargo
01.2018 - 07.2018

Staff Accountant

Hawe Hydraulics | Randstad Staffing
02.2017 - 12.2017

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Wurth Wood Group
02.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting

Everest University
Pamela Griffin