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Steve Arnold

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Summary

Results-driven Senior Investigator with extensive experience at IBM, excelling in fraud analysis and compliance reviews. Successfully completed over 200 investigations globally, leveraging advanced data analysis tools. Proven leadership in risk-based auditing and team management, fostering collaboration across departments to enhance financial integrity and mitigate risks.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Investigator - Compliance and Investigation

IBM
01.2014 - Current
  • Conducted thorough investigations into potential fraud by gathering evidence and analyzing financial documents.
  • Completed over 200 investigations, including FCPA investigations, in over 15 different countries.
  • Evaluated and prioritized allegations from various sources including anonymous, whistleblower, internal, and external.
  • Utilized specialized software, including AI, to conduct data analysis, detect fraud, and monitor for suspicious activity during investigations.
  • Led a special project focused on developing fraud prevention strategies, which included implementing new tools and collaborating with legal, human resources, and corporate security departments to ensure compliance, and mitigate financial losses.

Internal Audit Team Lead

IBM
08.2011 - 12.2013
  • Led a four-member team in performing risk-based audits of North American customer relationship management services.

Integration/Acquisition Accounting Lead

IBM
Raleigh
02.2009 - 08.2011
  • Collaborated with CFOs of acquired firms to facilitate financial integration into IBM.

Global Fixed Assets Controls Team Lead

IBM
Raleigh
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Conducted independent audits to evaluate global fixed asset controls compliance with process documentation.

Accounting & Finance Roles

IBM
Raleigh
12.1996 - 12.2006
  • Held multiple positions in asset accounting and financial planning.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

NC State University
Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN

Skills

  • In-depth case investigations
  • Conducting interviews
  • Fraud analysis
  • Compliance reviews
  • Technical report writing
  • Risk-based auditing

Certification

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Area Of Expertise

  • Complex Investigations
  • Interviewing
  • Fraud Detection
  • FCPA Reviews
  • Audit/Sarbanes Oxley
  • Business Controls
  • Financial Analysis
  • Acquisition Accounting
  • Fixed Asset Accounting
  • Basic SAP Admin Tasks
  • Report Writing

Timeline

Senior Investigator - Compliance and Investigation

IBM
01.2014 - Current

Internal Audit Team Lead

IBM
08.2011 - 12.2013

Integration/Acquisition Accounting Lead

IBM
02.2009 - 08.2011

Global Fixed Assets Controls Team Lead

IBM
01.2007 - 01.2010

Accounting & Finance Roles

IBM
12.1996 - 12.2006

Master of Business Administration - Finance

NC State University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Indiana University

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