Tarcyla Lima
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Risk Manager equipped with strategic planning and program leadership abilities honed in Technology, Construction and Telecommunication industries environments. Establishes strong and successful policies to mitigate risk at each level and establish clear procedures for assessments, prevention and containment. Familiar with regulatory requirements to maintain strict controls.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Effective in training team members to proactively identify and highlight potential risks. Dedicated to long-term risk management by building strong internal protocols and instilling culture of responsibility and attentiveness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Advisor
Ernst & Young US LLP (EY US)
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided clients with insights and guidance for effective business risk management
- Aligned internal audit strategies with business goals and conducted risk assessments
- Led a diverse team, overseeing strategy alignment, assessments, and internal audit services
- Identified, measured, and managed operational and enterprise risks
- Analyzed the impact of new legislation on risk exposure and ensured compliance
- Assisted clients with compliance, financial, and operational risk management
- Conducted internal control testing and developed audit plans
- Supported Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance for financial reporting
- Focused on building and maintaining long-term client relationships
- Actively engaged in business development, leveraging technical expertise and networking
- Provided objective guidance for risk management, compliance, and operational improvements
- Led control tests, audits, and compliance evaluations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and aligning financial statements with international and national standards such as IFRS
- Managed complex income and equity accounts while analyzing legal and financial implications and collaborated closely with legal and financial departments to define precise accounting procedures
- Facilitated team training and development, contributing to improved performance and effective collaboration
- Cultivated strong client relationships, ensuring their needs were met while delivering outstanding results
- Conducted risk assessments, optimized internal controls, and identified areas for risk mitigation.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
- Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Established strategy for operations reporting and analytics, identifying key needs for deliverables.
- Collaborated on implementation of collection strategies with collections, risk and fraud teams.
- Trained and mentored analysts on SAS programming, analytics and influential communication.
- Built and harmonized operations reports for team leaders, senior managers and executives.
- Produced and filed reports to inform senior management of current activities and progress with investigations.
- Devised new systems and specific processes to handle ongoing monitoring needs for potential risks.
- Implemented financial risk management policies, limits and strategies that complied with standards and strategic imperatives of organization.
- Coordinated ongoing efforts to strengthen risk culture and fine-tuned risk appetite for lending and funding activities.
Risk Advisor
Ernst & Young Brazil LLP (EY BR)
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted sales process audit for a multinational technology company, complying with law application 8.666/93
- Analyzed contracts and validated internal rules by collaborating with the sales team and Risk Managers in various regions (LATAM, South America, USA)
- Audited the after-sales financial process and managed monthly delivery schedules and reports for EV India and EV US
- Ensured quality assurance of quarterly tests and control reviews
- Collaborated with the Legal and Financial Department to define accounting procedures
- Evaluated the company's risk environment and internal controls, performing audits in line with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations
- Planned and executed control tests and substantive tests for audits
- Reviewed financial statements to meet international and national accounting standards
- Conducted revisions of financial statements in compliance with IFRS standards
- Provided support to teams in scheduling and work strategies
- Collaborated across departments, fostering effective teamwork, and implementing action plans to address identified issues
- Successfully navigated intricate regulatory environments, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other industry-specific standards
- Ensured quality assurance of control tests and reviews, maintaining rigorous compliance standards
- Prepared detailed reports and analyses for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making
- Pursued ongoing training and professional development, expanding expertise in areas like trading, productivity, communication, and leadership.
- Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
Accounting Specialist
Telefonica Brazil (VIVO)
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Led the annual audit schedule presentation and validation with the board, assessing the company's risk environment and internal controls
- Defined the scope and methodology of control tests
- Conducted monthly reviews of internal controls and risk processes for various company departments
- Assisted and reviewed the documentation of tests prepared by the Internal Audit team
- Collaborated with managers and directors to establish action plans for identified issues
- Presented the final audit report
- Reviewed internal controls, mapping risks, and ensuring accurate financial statement presentation
- Assisted in creating audit processes based on business guidelines and risks
- Monitored the risk map for respective areas and highlighted risks in Internal Audit team procedures
- Recommended and developed effective procedures and internal control policies to minimize operational risks.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Input financial data and produced reports using SAP.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
Internal Auditor
Vikstar Services Technology (Brazil)
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Led the annual audit schedule presentation and validation with the board, assessing the company's risk environment and internal controls
- Defined the scope and methodology of control tests
- Conducted monthly reviews of internal controls and risk processes for various company departments
- Assisted and reviewed the documentation of tests prepared by the Internal Audit team
- Collaborated with managers and directors to establish action plans for identified issues
- Presented the final audit report
- Reviewed internal controls, mapping risks, and ensuring accurate financial statement presentation
- Assisted in creating audit processes based on business guidelines and risks
- Monitored the risk map for respective areas and highlighted risks in Internal Audit team procedures
- Recommended and developed effective procedures and internal control policies to minimize operational risks.
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
- Produced audit reports.
- Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
- Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
- Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance.
Education
Bachelor in accounting -
University Saint Judas Tadeu, Sao Paulo, Brazil
01.2018
Skills
- Audit Coordination
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Financial Analysis
- Economic Forecasting
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Internal Controls
- Fraud Detection
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Financial Reporting
Certification
CRISC ISACA, Currently preparing for exam scheduled for Jan-2024
Extra Trainings
- Strategic Trading – LinkedIn Learning
- Productivity, Time Management, and Purpose – PUCRS online
- Assertive Communication – EYU Corporate University
- Building Teams and Leadership – via SuccessFactors
Timeline
Risk Advisor
Ernst & Young US LLP (EY US)
10.2022 - 09.2023
Risk Advisor
Ernst & Young Brazil LLP (EY BR)
07.2021 - 09.2022
Accounting Specialist
Telefonica Brazil (VIVO)
03.2019 - 04.2021
Internal Auditor
Vikstar Services Technology (Brazil)
04.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor in accounting -
University Saint Judas Tadeu, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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