Vanessa Herrera
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Meticulous Internal Auditor promoting a background in Housing Authority in an independent public agency. Experienced in internal controls and statistical data analysis. Offering a successful career history spanning more than 20 years. Desiring a role as Financial Consultant.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Auditor
Opportunity Home San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
06.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented audit programs and internal control systems to assess compliance with Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) laws, HUD regulations, and company policies for Constructions and Services and Development Service and Neighborhood Revitalization, Public Housing Program, Section 8, Low-Income Tax Credit Housing and other special programs such as VASH, MOD-Rehab Program, Family Self-Sufficiency Program, and Home Ownership Program.
- Conducted rigorous testing of internal controls to ensure adherence to strict regulations and standards, utilizing various auditing tools including Elite System by Emphasys Software, Yardi, MLS, JDE, and Google Sheets.
- Proactively stayed updated on auditing standards and regulations by researching developments on the HUD website, while also conducting interviews with management to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and reviewing company policies against industry best practices.
- Documented audit findings in formal reports presented to senior management team.
- Monitored adherence and knowledge to FHEO laws and requirements and to HUD rules and regulations and to the agency's policies and procedures.
- Prepares agenda for kick-off meetings for the upcoming audits.
- Develops or designs audit program using Google Sheets or Docs for a specific special audit for compliance requirements.
- Prepares presentation and facilitates Control Self-Assessment Workshops to facilitate the creation a department's SOP.
- Develops and delivers trainings and webinars.
- Ensured accurate and timely filing of reports in compliance with relevant laws and drafted comprehensive audit reports to communicate findings effectively during Exit Conference for Management's Response.
- Addressed and resolved audit issues, investigated discrepancies, and collaborated with management to mitigate risks, ensuring proper analysis and dissemination of audit data to relevant stakeholders.
- Attended an average of 60-80 hours per year for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) both in-person or online.
Housing Assistance Specialist
Opportunity Home San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
04.2003 - 06.2021
- Conducts client interviews to assess eligibility for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, ensuring accurate information collection .
- Determines client rent portions and completes internal forms processing promptly to facilitate program efficiency using Elite System.
- Processes Changes of Income & family composition and amendments to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contracts, maintaining timeliness and accuracy.
- Executes HAP Contracts with landlords upon receipt of approved Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection reports within specified timelines using docusign.
- Manages financial accounts for other Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and responds to inquiries promptly, resolving concerns related to housing assistance and HAP.
- Conducts research through Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system and other sources to identify program fraud, prepares documentation for investigations, and maintains compliance with HUD and agency's privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Accounting
University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Philippines03-1998
Skills
- Developing and delivering presentation, trainings, workshops and webinars; facilitations and public speaking to variety of audiences
- Knowledge of FHEO and HUD Regulations And Compliance
- Report Creation
- Fraud Investigations
- Quality Control Processes
- Google GSuites and Elite System User Expert
Certification
- Supervisory and Management Certification Program
- Report-Writing Excellence Certification
- Tax Credit Specialist
- Housing Assistance Specialist
- Public Housing Specialist
Accomplishments
- Consistent top one honor students from Elementary to High School.
Affiliations
- Catechist volunteer in our local church.
- Vice-Chairman of the Labor of Love Movement
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internal Auditor
Opportunity Home San Antonio
06.2017 - Current
Housing Assistance Specialist
Opportunity Home San Antonio
04.2003 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Accounting
University of San Carlos
- Supervisory and Management Certification Program
- Report-Writing Excellence Certification
- Tax Credit Specialist
- Housing Assistance Specialist
- Public Housing Specialist
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