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Address:Street Address Kinloss Mews Daytime Phone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEBristow, VA Street Address
SUMMARYA seasoned auditor and financial management expert with over 25 years of a progressive diversified managerial experience in all aspects of Accounting, Auditing, Financial & Budget Analysis, Investment Operations and Customer Service Management. Have a unique combination of expertise in conducting financial and performance audits, contracts, and grants operations. Over the years, have developed immense risk management skills, including strong work ethics, the ability to resolve issues, and implement action plans to achieve set objectives, within any management team.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEUS Agency for International Development/Office of the Inspector General (OIG), 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20523 - September 2022 to December 2023Assistant Contracting Officer Representative (COR):Supported activity managers overseeing the performance audit on Covid-19 activities contracted to Williams Adley (auditor firm).Assisted the audit firm on technical directions related to onboarding while coordinating with other responsible OIG offices, conducting oversight on work performed by the contractor, ensuring the scope of work is being followed and all deliverables are completed within agreed upon timelines.Also assisted the audit manager in administering the contract.Wrote clear and concise audit reports during site visits in Mozambique and Ghana to provide an update on meetings with implementing partners and recipients.Reviewed invoices from audit firm to ensure deliverables are met before submitting payments.US Agency for International Development/Office of the Inspector General (OIG), 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20523 - October 2004 to September 2022Auditor/Program Analyst:I worked with USAID/OIG for over 20 years while assigned in Washington, DC, and countries overseas accordingly: Washington, DC (2004-2006); Dakar, Senegal (2006-2010); Kabul, Afghanistan (2011-2012); Washington, DC (2013), Manila, Philippines (2013-2018), Pretoria, South Africa (2018-2022).Conducted broad-based performance and financial audits on various implemented programs/projects while focusing on potential fraud, waste, and abuse issues on USAIDs implemented program activities.Conducted audit work as the lead auditor within existing guidelines and policies, while overseeing the work of other supporting auditors.Developed audit plans based on targeted objectives, review procedures, and project goals.Worked in a variety of program areas such as democracy and governance, environment, health, education, agriculture, and economic growth.Conducted other special integrated multi-functional audits such as Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). USAID missions Management and Security Controls, and Government Management Reform Act of 1994 (GMRA).Assisted and coordinated the preparation of OIGs semi-annual reports to US congress.Exercised considerable discretion and judgment during audits in making recommendations related to weaknesses in internal control and of the overall management process of programs implemented by USAID, the African Development Foundation (ADF) and Millennium Challenge Corporation.Also, served as a resource to other auditors in resolving complex problems. Provided training to USAID/implementing partners and contractors on guidelines for financial audits. I wrote, reviewed, and issued several audit reports and management memorandums.At the early part of my career within OIG, I received an achievement award precisely on the audit of African Development Foundations monitoring and evaluation activities.Used Teammate system to complete audit and analysis work required.Worked as the OIG Newsletter editor and coordinator from 2004-2005.PEACE CORPS (HQ), Office of Private Sector Initiatives, 1111 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20526-April 2003 October 2004Financial Management Officer:Supervised continuous monitoring of accounting transactions of the Peace Corps Financial Management System; working with staff to avoid errors.Trained members of the Budget Implementation Team (BIT) in areas of expertise.Performed complex reconciliation of computerized accounting reports to actual documentation on hand.Coordinated and performed worldwide field visits of regional program officers to review financial and narrative reports of programs under implementation.Performed supervision of staff to ensure that financial data and reports from field offices are accurate, complete and in compliance with funding agency regulations and internal policies.Supported fiscal operations involving examination, audit, and monitoring of funds obligated on various worldwide development programs; ensuring that cash management methods are consistent with established principles under statutory authority and promoting the efficient and effective processing of all payments and collections.Examining documents on procurements such as authorization memos and proposal requests, reviewing reports, vouchers, and invoices to verify the accuracy of computations and ascertaining that all transactions are properly supported.OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTERS INTERNATIONAL (OICI) Non-ProfitOrganization, 240 West Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144, January 2003 to March 2003Volunteer Position Project Manager/Consultant:In consultation with the appropriate manager, I help recruit, interview, and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities.Manage project staff and/or volunteers according to the established policies and practices of the OICI.Ensure that personnel files are properly maintained and kept confidential.Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project.Worked with contract manager evaluate qualified consultants to work on project as appropriate Ensured that project was executed according to the project plan.Establish a communication schedule to update donors including appropriate staff implementing project.Review progress reports to evaluate quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.DELAWARE INVESTMENTS (Member of the Lincoln Financial Group), Wealth Management Group,2005 Market St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103 July 2000 to January 2003Assistant Vice President -Client Relations and Investment Analyst:Supervised the developed and implementation of cash flow report that helped facilitate accurate financial reporting on a timely basis.Reviewed new account contracts and investment policy statements for legal/compliance issues and performed analysis on client's portfolios to generate securities with unrealized gains and losses sold for tax- loss-selling (wash sale rules).Other responsibilities included working with the Human Resources division to develop procedure/guidelines and training materials for new employees on asset management and internal controls.Supervised and signed-off on performance and financial reports including AIMR compliant portfolio returns and assisted the product management team in designing presentation materials.WACHOVIA NATIONAL BANK
Capital Management Group, Global Investment Administration & Operations, Philadelphia, PA 19103 - April 1997 to June 2001Assistant Vice President Client Relationship Manager:Supported institutional money managers, financial advisors, and institutional clients on cash and securities settlements; provided monthly management reporting metrics on all account activities to senior management and regional sales representatives to facilitate the process of making critical and timely decisions.CHASE MANHATTAN BANK NA - Global Investor Services, Mutual Funds Global Custody & Administration, New York, NY 10012, September 1994 April 1997Sr. Portfolio Accountant:Conducted and reviewed performance measurement and net asset values for international and domestic equities, fixed-income, and derivatives securities portfolio. Supervised the administrative and operation functions on securities trade settlements with a daily turnover of $150 million, interacted with global sub-custodian banks and investment advisers on issues vital to the funds activities.EDUCATIONMasters in Business Administration (double major): International Business and Management Information Systems, Saint Peters University, (School of Business Administration) Jersey City, New Jersey - 1997Bachelor of Science: Accounting, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey 1991Certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner; Contracting Officer Representative (Levels I and II)LANGUAGE - Fluent in English and French |
