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Internal Audit Consultant - Energy (Open Relocaton) Accounting / Finance Resume


 

Resume of Candidate #330816, has over 17 years of strong knowledge of financial and or operational auditing concepts and practices. He managed and scheduled project cost control within $750-900MM. Involved in corporate problem solving with Directors, General auditors, managers and staff. Directed financial analysis, business processes, internal controls and systems. Evaluated control deficiencies and assisted management in the design of remediation plans, both short and long term. Developed SOX 404 documentation, implementation, flow charts and identified key financial controls to adequately address business risks. Provided timely and accurate reporting of monthly/quarterly/annual results, including statutory tax reporting in compliance with GAAP and SEC rules and regulations. Experience with working in a global team environment. Is fluent in 4 languages, including English, Italian, French and Arabic. His salary range is $105,000 - $120,000.

 

Progressive experience is in finance, project management, internal audit, assurance and self assessment compliance (SOX 404), project business services and appropriations.  Background in economics, planning / budgeting, finance / accounting. Developed strong knowledge of financial and or operational auditing concepts and practices. Managed and scheduled project cost control within $ 750-900 MM. IIA member.
 
 
 
Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • Managed several audit operations, revenues, shared services, joint venture billing, property and cost accounting projects.  These operations included diversified industries (Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, home health care and hospice services, communication and technologies) Involved in corporate problem solving with Directors, General auditor, managers and staff.
  • Directed financial analysis, business processes, internal controls and systems.  Understand the accounting policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong analytical skills and keen understanding of a company’s profitability, and evaluated the adequacy of the internal controls and governance process.
  • Facilitated the implementation of company’s self-assessment of controls process for all processes & controls in the business as a starting point for developing the annual testing plan of financial controls. Managed the compliance process through review, walkthroughs and monitoring results. Evaluated control deficiencies & assisted management in the design of remediation plans, both short & long-term. Ensured efficient/effective, testing, remediation and re-testing of key controls affecting financial reporting, etc.
  • Developed SOX 404 documentation, implementation, flow charts and identified key financial controls to adequately address business risks. Established guidelines and oversight for contracting, purchasing, warehousing in addition to awarding and administering contracts, within guidelines.
  • Justified decision-making through assessment of risk, budget, and alignment with strategic goals. Continuously monitors business performance. Demonstrated record of success in accomplishing project goals. Protected company’s and shared services assets and properties. Minimized all risk to employees and maximized on safety and securities.
  • Provided timely and accurate reporting of monthly/quarterly/annual results, including statutory tax reporting in compliance with GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.  Developed reporting methods, generated credible and accurate project economics.
  • Experience with working in a global team environment. Coordinated and assigned staffing across project within and over $650MM. Able to motivate, coach and develop staff to achieve their full potential. 
  • Worked with Global financial team to improve process. Worked Overseas (Algeria Nigeria, North Africa, Kazakhstan) on several rotation schedules.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, SAP, Hyperion and Navision systems and other similar systems.Evaluated suppliers and negotiates contracts based costs and supplier relationships. Developed negotiating strategy with input from internal customers, acted as key commercial expert during negotiations, acted as primary contact for target suppliers.
  • Fluent in four languages.
 
Major Offshore Company - March 2007- : District Controller –West Africa and Angola.
 
  • Manage the day-to-day activity of the company’s process of accounting, financial and admin matters. Administered petty cash and all Pos for purchases required.
  • Thoroughly understand the foreign culture and how to train TCN and local personnel to adhere to our reporting and requirements.
  • Manage the accuracy of the repository of internal controls.
  • Manage and prepared the review of financial reporting, identified risks and assisted in the development of the annual approach and testing strategy documents for the region.
  • Manage the quality assurance for the operation.
  • Work closely with the rig manager to insure smooth operation and logistics for crew change. .
  • Manage staffing resources to ensure that all established deadlines are met timely.
  • Provided periodic updates to Director to clearly communicate status of all phases of work and identified issues.
  • Work with external and internal auditors to ensure that all internal control issues have been communicated and addressed.
 
CPA Firm - Jan 2005-March 2007: Manager Risk Advisory Services and internal audit.
  • Consulted and managed several clients and companies’ need to comply and implement SOX 404.
  • Managed the implementation of company’s self-assessment of controls process for all processes & controls in the business as a starting point for developing the annual testing plan of financial controls. Managed the compliance process through review of self-assessments, walkthroughs testing and monitoring results. This included the evaluation of control deficiencies & assisting management in the design of remediation plans, both short & long-term. Ensure efficient/effective, testing, remediation & re-testing of key controls affecting financial reporting...
 
Major Oil Product and Trading Company -US (Houston) Consultant Oct 2003Jan 2005 Inventory-Asset lead
 
  • Test and implement cost accounting projects, and systems such as Pricing Engines, ALMS. Implemented and designed SOX for internal control. Training and helping team members.
  • Reconcile Trade Book and SAP, book vs. physical; reconcile inventories, shipments transported by pipeline, marine or in-tank   transfers. Involved in the development and execution of various systems. Analyze production costs. Examining Inter-Alliances billing/charges.
  • Account for all transactions and rectify product gain/loss by product by shipment.
  • Examine negative inventory between companies.
BOT  (London/North Africa)       April 2002 - Oct 2003
International Finance Manager, Algeria
  • Handled region international accounting, month end close, reporting and consolidations.
  • Extended Credit.
  • Prepared functional sales, invoicing, customer relations, and joint venture billing according to contracts.
  • Handled day-to-day issues, solve problems, and protect company's assets.
  • Implemented contract agreements.
  • Dealt with local issues and their impact on the Company.
  • Responded to Management queries. Trained and instructed others.
  • Supported business units in technical and financial reporting. 
  • Maintained GL.  Responsible for human resourcing and staff development.
  • Established/followed procedures for regional Billing and shared services.
  • Handled foreign documentation and gain/loss of foreign currencies.
  • Documented workflow processes and internal controls through preparation of audit work papers.
 
Oil and Gas Group (Overseas and Far East)               February 1998 – Dec 2001
Major Drilling Company (Kazakhstan)
Administrative /Audit Manager: Financial Analyst, Purchasing and Operation Planner
  • Identified and solved business problems and created solutions that were utilized nationally/ internationally throughout the company for downstream and midstream operations.
  • Prepared feasibility studies to determine (DCF, NPV, IRR, EVA) profitability of a project.
  • Developed multi-faceted economic models for several projects.
  • Performed research analysis.
  • Managed capital and expense project budgets and charge backs. Prepared AR, AP, and cash calls.
  • Evaluated major accounts.
  • Trained and supervised 5-18 employees to use business tools.
  • Prepared cost justification analysis.
  • Analyzed prepared business plans and strategic plans.
 
Major Oil Company                                                         July 1990 – 1997

Financial and Business coordinator Manager, IT Coordinator and internal audit.

  • Prepared financial analysis and projection for barges and pipelines for Midstream.
  •  Analyzed actual vs. budget vs. planned.
  •  Reconciled and balanced part of the GL following GAAP and FASB.
  •  Studied and calculated demurrage and trip time.
  •  Examined due diligence.
  •  Participated in business development projects and evaluations.
  •  Performed various financial analyses and maintained proper internal control.
  •  Evaluated prices and assisted in rate negotiations.
  •  Prepared Joint venture statements according to contracts.
  •  Accounted for and reconciled liquid losses.
  •  Gained experience in gas and liquid measurement and behavior.  Advised in credit collection (FDCPA).
  •  Tested and implemented several SAP Modules (MM, SM, MI, Planning, Sales, and Inventory/purchases).
 
Education
 
MA - Economics and International Affairs-The State University of NY. (SUNY)
BA- Finance –The City College of New York (CCNY)
 
Accreditation and Evaluations by CCNY and SUNY
Graduate courses in Accounting / Finance, Studied for CPA
Several in-house Management, Computers and MIS, Computer Science Courses
 
Languages:
English, Italian, French and Arabic, (understand Spanish)
 
 
Computer
Proficiency
                                   
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint.
Experienced in several SAP modules and other systems.
Navision, Lawson and Artesia and Hyperion Systems.
Coordinated, prepared financial reports using SAP, Excel and other applicable systems.
Assisted in MIS and personal computer support functions.
           

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