Tammi Lester
Senior Internal Auditor
Butte,Montana
Summary
Accomplished Internal Auditor offering more than thirteen years preparing internal audit documentation and reports as well as accounting experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Internal Auditor
Northwestern Energy
Butte, MT
04.2015 - Current
- Reviewed financial statements for adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
- Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits using data analytics and critical thinking skills.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.
- Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
- Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
Internal Auditor
Northwestern Energy
Butte, MT
03.2009 - 03.2015
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.
- Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to management and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
Manager of Fiscal and Administrative Services
Montana Tech Foundation
Butte, MT
12.2005 - 03.2009
- Reported non-profit financial status to Board of Directors
- Coordinated annual budgeting process as well as monitored and reported on budget status
- Monitored and adjusted investments made of donor endowments
- Allocated scholarships to students as available
- Provided general accounting services such as bank reconciliations, payroll and accounts payable as well as supervised gift processing and receipting processes.
Staff Accountanta
Montana Tech Foundation
Butte, montana
07.2002 - 12.2005
- Completed weekly accounts payable and receivable processes
- Completed bi-weekly payroll process and payroll reporting
- Completed miscellaneous journal entries as necessary.
- Assisted in implementations of new
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Education
MBA -
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 08.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business And Information Technology, Accounting
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
Butte, MT 08.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
Complianceundefined
Timeline
Senior Internal Auditor
Northwestern Energy
04.2015 - Current
Internal Auditor
Northwestern Energy
03.2009 - 03.2015
MBA -
The University of Montana
08.2007 - 05.2009
Manager of Fiscal and Administrative Services
Montana Tech Foundation
12.2005 - 03.2009
Staff Accountanta
Montana Tech Foundation
07.2002 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business And Information Technology, Accounting
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
08.1994 - 06.1998
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