University of Illinois System

Sarbanes-Oxley Finance Program Manager at Abbott

Greater Chicago Area

Abbott

Sarbanes-Oxley Finance Program Manager

- Developed and presented the annual SOX scope to management, which was prepared based on financial reports and risk factors.  Additionally, performed control optimization to streamline the SOX control environment. • Led several teams by creating a positive working environment through the building of solid relationships with team members; considered team members'capabilities while meeting audit expectations; the providing of meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and the kept of team members and leadership informed on progress and issues.• Created high quality deliverables using appropriate business and technical language, which included developing and reviewing control designs and audit programs, how to assess control deviations and deficiencies, and developing multiple training sessions to educate management and department on current trends, such as robotic process automation and continuous improvement methodologies.

TreeHouse Foods

Internal Audit Manager

- Leading teams to complete value-add client work efficiently, including managing day-to-day engagement operations; balancing project economic; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to leadership.• Using available technical resources and tools to research and expand one's sphere of knowledge to enhance work product, significantly contribute to business development efforts and to remain up to date on client and firm hot topics while sharing the knowledge amongst the team where applicable.• Collaborating directly with clients, identifying and addressing client needs through building solid relationships with clients; understanding the client's business; communicating a broad range of Firm services to the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner and actively participating in client discussions and meetings.• Evaluating internal controls design; identify key risks and controls, develop and or review audit programs, benchmark financial and operational processes and controls as well as perform controls optimization.• Creating high quality deliverables using appropriate business and technical language, especially developing and reviewing audit programs or testing steps, adapting an audit program to suit a client's specific environment, and/or designing controls evaluation and testing work plans.

- Assist in the planning, execution, and completion of internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a variety of industries.● Assist in the review of operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.● Assist clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, internal control, and compliance.● Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to help plan engagement strategy, help define objectives, and help address controls risks.● Assist with the evaluation and testing of business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.● Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and to perform BAS services.● Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements.

Grant Thornton LLP

Business Advisory Services Senior Associate

- Completed the Development Acceleration Program, where I executed audits in the auto and home insurance, life insurance, and investment sectors.  ● Led teams of 3-6 people to execute audits in the compliance and life insurance business. ● Analyzed various business units’ processes, performed control design and execution testing, and carefully documented testing plans for future audit use. ● Created test plans and performed required Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing, such as control documentation monitoring, spot checks over enterprise financial reporting controls, and segregation of duties analysis.  ● Built professional relationships with clients through the course of audits, SOX compliance testing, and other client support opportunities. ● Recommended process improvements and coordinated with clients to close audit issues on a timely basis.● Assisted external auditors with their testing, where I performed walkthroughs, test control operating effectiveness, and performed tie outs for corporate fillings.

Allstate

Internal Audit Staff Auditor

- Produced automated system tools to analyze Companion.● Products’ forecast and planning processes for its global regions.● Updated all Companion Products’ project 2009 budgets for Q3 and Q4 using Essebase.● Collaborated across Motorola’s finance departments to complete projects.● Identified cost-saving opportunities by reviewing unusual expenses and appropriately categorizing costs.

Jenny Chae

Jenny Chae