Shaharrah Richards
Albany,New York
Summary
Detailed and efficient Financial Auditor with 7 years of experience in large, complex financial audits of both private and public organizations. Proven record of identifying program fraud and abuse. Successfully managed all stages of engagements including planning, field-work, financial statement preparation and completion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Information System Auditor
NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Albany, NY
12.2018 - Current
- Prepared over 100 working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Determined compliance with polices, laws, rules and regulations
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and documentation.
- Inspected account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
- Gathered data and built financial models around key metrics.
Financial Auditor
AngioDynamics
Latham, NY
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Identified areas of risks and worked closely with operations to identify and implement solutions, resulting in $100,000 cost savings.
- Communicated audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings and highlighting unresolved issues.
- Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.
- Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis.
Associate Auditor
The Research Foundation for SUNY
Albany, NY
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Aided senior auditor in recommending strategies for financial planning and budgeting.
- Reviewed transactions, documents, records and reports for accuracy and effectiveness.
- Checked information against guidelines for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated with clients to perform tests on organizational internal controls.
- Participated in over 100 interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings.
Education
B.S/M.S - Accounting
Long Island University
12.2014
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, QuickBooks), Oracle, TeamMate
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Accounting Policy and Control
- Operational Reporting
- Compliance Assessments
Timeline
Information System Auditor
NYS Office of Information Technology Services
12.2018 - Current
Financial Auditor
AngioDynamics
08.2016 - 12.2018
Associate Auditor
The Research Foundation for SUNY
09.2015 - 07.2016
B.S/M.S - Accounting
Long Island University
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