Phoenix Le Nguyen
Albuquerque
Summary
Results-driven Audit Manager specializing in risk assessment, compliance, and internal controls. Led comprehensive audit executions, identified control gaps, and enhanced audit efficiency. Managed teams to drive process improvements and utilized data analytics to deliver valuable insights, strengthening governance and elevating audit impact.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Manager
PNC Financial Services
Pittsburgh
07.2017 - Current
- Conducted annual risk assessments to define audit scope and coverage, ensuring alignment with key organizational risks and strategic priorities
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and strengthen risk mitigation across the Bank
- Lead and execute risk-based audits evaluating control effectiveness, financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance
- Oversee resource planning to ensure timely completion of audit engagements within budget while maintaining high audit quality
- Review audit programs and test plans to ensure comprehensive coverage of identified risks and alignment with audit objectives
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Technology Audit and Data Analytics, to incorporate specialized expertise and enhance audit efficiency
- Lead issue validation and remediation efforts, ensuring timely and effective resolution of identified control deficiencies
- Evaluate regulatory remediation efforts, including MRAs, to ensure adequate policy and procedural enhancements
- Leverage audit tools, data analytics, and advanced Excel techniques to improve audit efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation
Audit Senior Associate
KPMG LLP
Pittsburgh
07.2012 - 06.2017
- Managed the full audit engagement lifecycle from planning through reporting, ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, and audit quality standards.
- Coordinated and supervised team activities across all phases of the audit, driving efficient execution and timely completion
- Designed and executed audit test plans to evaluate internal controls over financial reporting, including substantive testing and analytical procedures
- Led financial statement and A-133 compliance audits for public companies and governmental entities, managing multiple engagements concurrently
- Conducted interviews with client management to assess business processes, systems, and control environments
- Mentored junior auditors on audit methodology, testing techniques, and professional standards
- Prepared clear, concise audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations for stakeholders
- Communicated audit results to business leaders and engaged stakeholders in discussions on key risks and findings
- Developed actionable recommendations to address control deficiencies and improve compliance
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting And Information Assurance
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Auditing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Internal Controls
- Risk Management Framework
- International Accounting Standards
- Quality Control Standards
- Government Auditing Standards
- Internal Control Framework
- Risk-based Audit Approach
- Continuous Improvement
- Issue Remediation
- Data Analytics
- Financial Reporting
- Flowcharting
- Tableau
- Process Mapping
Professional Recognition
- PNC - 2024 Innovation Pitch Finalist
- PNC - Q3 2024 Audit Rockstar
- PNC - Q4 2024 Audit Rockstar
- KPMG Encore Awards (Received 7x across 5 years at KPMG). KPMG Encore Award recognizes behaviors and accomplishments that support the firm's mission, vision, and values as well as actions that go beyond what is typical of an individual's job responsibilities.
Leadership Experience And Activities
- Board Member, Habitat for Humanity, 06/01/2023 - Present, Albuquerque, NM
- Executive Board Member (Treasurer) and Finance Committee Chair, Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education (ARYSE), 04/01/2020 - 3/31/2026, Pittsburgh, PA
- Volunteer Mentor, Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education (ARYSE) and Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS), 01/01/2019 - 01/31/2021, Pittsburgh, PA
Timeline
Audit Manager
PNC Financial Services
07.2017 - Current
Audit Senior Associate
KPMG LLP
07.2012 - 06.2017
Master of Business Administration - Accounting And Information Assurance
University of New Mexico