Sylvia Martin
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Results-driven audit professional equipped with robust analytical skills and comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and compliance. Expertise in identifying inefficiencies, ensuring accurate reporting, and enhancing internal controls. Dependable team player with strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving targets in dynamic environment. Proficient in risk assessment, data analysis, and audit software tools.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT CITY AUDITOR II
CITY OF NORFOLK
04.2018 - Current
- Executes Performance and Follow-up Audits to ensure proper internal controls are implemented
- Identifies control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment
- Analyzes data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information
- Plan audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives
- Develops effective formats for generating Audit Reports from Word to PowerPoint
- Performs various Fraud, Waste, and Abuse cases to detect mishandling or improper use of city funds
- Applies local government laws, policies, and procedures to ensure departmental compliance with the City
- Applies GAGAS standards for local government audits to provide a reasonable basis for audit findings
- Prepares work papers during planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases to obtain and report sufficient and appropriate evidence for audit findings
- Develops Audit Summary and Audit Programs to determine the risk level of an audit and project mapping of the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases
- Mentors junior auditors, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their professional growth within the team.
- Increases internal control effectiveness through diligent evaluation of processes and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Conducts risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
- Maintains confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Develops strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process.
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR (A.V.P)
PNC BANK
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Executed the following audits: AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Surveillance, Enterprise Fraud Resolution audit, Enterprise Sanctions Office, Funds Movement, Nassau Bahamas and assisted in the High-Risk Customer audits
- Ensured compliance with federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
- Performed testing of key controls and documented results
- Tested and completed Funds Disbursement Program Steps
- Assisted in Risk Factor Assessments (RFA’s)
- Developed Audit Programs and worked well individually and in a team environment
- Presented clear, concise audit findings to senior management, offering actionable recommendations for improvements.
INTERNAL AUDITOR –OPERATIONS
PNC BANK
02.2013 - 07.2016
- Conducted execution of internal audit plan by leading, conducting financial, compliance and operational audit projects including the examination and evaluation of the adequacy of internal controls
- Executed procedures supporting external audit of internal controls, business processes, and account balances
- Presented audit findings/issues to management with recommendations
- Audited various SOX controls (Bank Operations and Commercial Loans)
- Tested Year End Reconciliations for Commercial Loans
- Performed and completed Application Layer Testing
- Tested/Completed Funds Disbursement Program Steps
- Completed MRA (Matters Requiring Attention) Remediation Validation Testing
Education
B.S. - Accounting
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GeorgiaSkills
- Audit reporting
- PeopleSoft
- IT Audit liaison
- IDEA Database analytics
- Laserfiche Audit Database
- Accounting Principles (GAAP) & (COSO)
- Regulations and Compliance
- Managerial /Leadership Skills
- Excellent written and communication Skills
- Team Management & Building
- Risk-based internal auditing
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Power-BI, Teams)
Certification
- Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA)
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) candidate
Degree
B.S-Accounting
Affiliations
- Insititute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA)
- Association of Government Auditors (AGA)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Timeline
ASSISTANT CITY AUDITOR II
CITY OF NORFOLK
04.2018 - Current
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR (A.V.P)
PNC BANK
07.2016 - 10.2017
INTERNAL AUDITOR –OPERATIONS
PNC BANK
02.2013 - 07.2016
- Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA)
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) candidate
B.S. - Accounting
Clark Atlanta University
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