Suman Sen Thakuri, CPA
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Experienced Internal Auditor specializing in healthcare, adept at identifying operational inefficiencies and evaluating risk. Proven track record in conducting internal audits and ensuring SOX compliance, leading to enhanced corporate governance and improved business operations. Core competencies include designing effective control systems and driving process improvements. Career goals focus on leveraging expertise to further strengthen organizational integrity and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Internal Auditor III
Envision Healthcare
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Conducted risk-based internal audits across the organization.
- Developed comprehensive audit programs and detailed procedures.
- Corroborated observed policy deviations with thorough documentation.
- Shared findings with process owners and ensured management response addressed identified risks.
- Delivered regular status updates to management and business process owner.
- Supported adherence to SOX 302 and 404 regulations.
- Engaged in planning activities and updated SOX narrative/language.
- Participated in identifying and resolving control issues.
- Facilitated understanding of control deficiencies and remediation plan.
- Cultivated a teamwork-focused environment with IA team, internal audit clients, and compliance functions.
Corporate Compliance Internal Auditor
El Camino Health
Mountain View, CA
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Designed, implemented, conducted, and oversaw the internal audit work plan across the organization.
- Monitored and audited to test and confirm compliance with regulatory requirements and the organization's policies.
- Prepared detailed work papers in accordance with established audit guidelines for areas of billing, IT, privacy, compliance, and other areas, as identified.
- Drafted audit findings and activities for the Hospital Board of Directors' Compliance and Audit Committee.
- Assessed, analyzed, and recommended process changes to support a strong corporate compliance program.
- Performed follow-up audit and monitoring activities to determine whether recommendations and corrective action plans have been implemented.
- Supported continuous auditing and monitoring of identified compliance risks.
Staff Auditor, Internal Audit Services (IAS)
Kaiser Permanente (KP)
Oakland, CA
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Researched industry standards and prior audits to address management-identified risk.
- Developed audit objectives, identified risks associated with objectives, and ranked risks based on probability and impact.
- Assessed business systems and processes to identify key control points and risks.
- Documented processes and controls using narrative and/or flowcharting techniques.
- Assessed control, control gaps, and developed an audit program.
- Developed work papers that addressed the objectives of the audit program and supported the conclusions reached during testing.
- Contributed to draft audit conclusions, discussed potential issues with clients, and prepared and delivered summary reports
- Performed SOX testing for Accounting, Membership, Outside Cost, Self-Insured Risk, Pharmacy, Human Resources, Retirement Benefits, and Accounting
- Performed SOX testing for Information Technology General Control (ITGC): Application Access, Change Management, and Quarterly Access Reviews (QARs)
- Partnered with other KP Risk Management units, such as the Compliance Team, SOX Program Management Office, Regional SOX Team, Mega Process Lead, and IAS Team.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Mills College
Bachelor of Science - Concentration in Accounting
San Francisco State University
Skills
- COSO framework
- Internal audit
- Sarbanes-oxley act
- Risk assessment
- Internal controls
- Data analytics
- GAAP principles
- Accounting principles
- Healthcare revenue cycle management
Certification
Certified Public Accountant, California Board of Accountancy, CPA # 129532, 03/01/16, Present
Timeline
Sr. Internal Auditor III
Envision Healthcare
09.2022 - 10.2024
Corporate Compliance Internal Auditor
El Camino Health
06.2019 - 10.2021
Staff Auditor, Internal Audit Services (IAS)
Kaiser Permanente (KP)
05.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Business Administration -
Mills College
Bachelor of Science - Concentration in Accounting
San Francisco State University
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