Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Auditor
ALLIANCE FOR AUDITED MEDIA
Lisle, IL
2021.01 - 2024.02
Analyzed and test compliance with business practices and audit standards
Assisted with platform certifications for Point of Care clients which consist of analysis of policies, procedures, and controls to verify the media provider’s ad delivery system provides correct and dependable results
Analyzed ad campaign procedures, data collection, measurement and filtration process, IT controls, data retention, BCP and reporting to ensure it follows their policy
Executed website audits for publications to validate key analytics (page impressions, visits, and unique users) were accurately reported and the metrics were supported by underlying evidence (log data).
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Lead Auditor
ALLIANCE FOR AUDITED MEDIA
Lisle, IL
2008.01 - 2021.01
Direct beta testing, revise audit programs and train audit staff on new audit procedures and templates
Lead client audit engagements independently as well as within teams, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing media audits
Developed web analytics and digital applications for web-based metrics through ACL
Collected and analyzed data to detect deficient controls, fraud, or non-compliance with Industry Bylaws and regulations
Clearly and accurately documented audit procedures and findings as defined by testing objectives and risk assessment strategies
Performed IS audit functions to support field audit staff by utilizing electronic auditing techniques and system analysis
Proactively interacted with the client’s upper management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for process improvements
Improved “Fast Track” business processes, eliminating bottlenecks in data flow and increasing audit completion time by 50%
Mentored and trained multiple new hires simultaneously ensuring compliance with audit standards, and procedures and achieving professional growth within the organization.
Performed testing of the organization's systems, processes, data accuracy, and controls effectiveness.
Staff Accountant
NTN Bearings
Elgin, IL
2007.01 - 2008.01
Assisted in the preparation of financial statements by performing monthly accounting and closing procedures
Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and compliance to reporting standards
Maintained and analyzed budgets, prepared periodic reports that compared budgeted costs to actual costs
Prepared general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts
Assisted with external and internal audits, including the year-end audit process.
Staff Auditor
ALLIANCE FOR AUDITED MEDIA
Lisle, IL
2004.01 - 2007.01
Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of quarterly audit portfolios
Conducted multiple audits of member records in compliance with Industry Bylaws and Standards
Utilized CAATs to document audit support as part of the audit process
Developed and maintained regular verbal and written contact with members in courteous and professional manner
Assisted the Quality Review Department by reviewing the audit work papers for accuracy and completeness
Used professional business communication skills with upper management and officials traveling to client locations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Commerce - Accountancy -
DePaul University
01.2003
Affiliations
Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Member
Certification
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), #19158997
Honors Awards
Gold Standard Award - December 2013
Systems Applications Experience
ACL Analytics (Galvanize/Diligent)
Kibana
Google Analytics
MS Excel
MS Word
Outlook 365
Great Plains Dynamics
MQ1
Timeline
IT Auditor
ALLIANCE FOR AUDITED MEDIA
2021.01 - 2024.02
Lead Auditor
ALLIANCE FOR AUDITED MEDIA
2008.01 - 2021.01
Staff Accountant
NTN Bearings
2007.01 - 2008.01
Staff Auditor
ALLIANCE FOR AUDITED MEDIA
2004.01 - 2007.01
Bachelor of Science in Business Commerce - Accountancy -
DePaul University
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), #19158997
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