yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

senior level accounting practitioner

risk management expertise/ internal auditing / financial reporting

 

highly skilled senior financial services risk management and accounting professional with a 15-year record of successfully managing a broad spectrum of services for high profile employers.  expertise in due diligence, regulatory compliance, risk management, internal controls and expense management reporting. seeking a senior level corporate tax position with a progressive organization where my analytical skills and solid professional experience will be valued.

 

 

ability to work in a fast paced environment

build & maintain strong client relationships

perform critical business analysis/improvement

complete thorough and  accurate reconciliation

consistent career progression

dedication to customer service satisfaction

discerningly handle customer issues

effectively manage multiple projects

consistently exceed goals & objectives

excellent presentation and communication skills

exercise experienced backed judgment

lead/manage/ motivate high performance staff

strategic leadership and planning

strong analytical skills/detail oriented

 

 

 

ernst & young, llc., new york, new york (2006 to present)

manager, financial services risk management practice

w  lead due diligence team activity reviews for regulatory clients incorporating know your customer (kyc) research on designated institutions.

w  provide employee development and training opportunities on bsa/aml and ofac regulations; lead and manage teams during independent audits on institutions cited for deficiencies in their bank secrecy act (bsa)/anti-money laundering (aml) program.

w  cultivate and manage co-source relationship with client s internal audit departments, aid in the formation of audit plan, execute walk through, define scope and perform testing to ensure that regulatory compliance is achieved. 

w  cultivate trusting working partnerships with clients and senior management to accurately execute assigned audits; ensure superior audit procedures are in place, maintain quality control, ensure the highest level of documentation standards, meet targeted deadlines and stay well within defined budgets. 

 

key contributions

ð  contributed key efforts in designing thorough audit program schedule which included appropriation of hours, project budget, audit phases and final report requirements.

ð  assisted in the preparation of client proposals in collaboration with e&y partners.

 

 

axa financial, new york, ny (2001 to 2006) 

manager, internal audit (2004 to 2006)

manager, expense management reporting/analysis (2001 to 2004)

w  oversaw comprehensive internal audits  to ensure total accuracy of financial records; contributed to the success of the department by maintaining strict controls for efficiency and regulatory compliance.

w  performed in-depth data analysis to uncover deficiencies, duplication of efforts, and possible fraudulent activities; aggressively pursued inaccuracies, implemented controls and prepared reports of findings.

w  utilized audit process to identify areas of process weakness, worked with members of the finance staff to formulate and implement improvements and remediation; performed extensive analysis of all business units including  group expense data to ensure correct allocations and variance explanations.

 

key contributions

ð  integral team member assigned to analyze financial data and reporting structures during the  acquisition and integration of the mony group; project managed intensive reviews and expense analyses, completed sox write ups, and acted as liaison between the expense management and enterprise governance teams.

 

swiss re, stamford, ct  (1999 to 2000)

financial reporting accountant

w  accurately maintained p&l and balance sheet reports, completed monthly journal entries and verified accuracy of all data; managed general ledger input and updated information as required.

 

thomson newspapers, stamford, ct (1996 to 1999)

staff accountant

w  prepared financial statements, oversaw budget preparation and created supporting financial documentation to maintain financial reporting and integral accounting functions.

 

associated internists of danbury, llc, danbury, ct (1991 to 1996)

accounts payable supervisor

w  contributed dynamic leadership skills toward effectively building and steering a productive accounts payable team.

 

education and memberships

 

pace university business school, new york, new york

master of business administration in finance

                                                                                         

university of vermont, burlington, vermont

bachelor of science, accounting

 

certified internal auditor (cia)    

certified anti-money laundering specialist (cams)

national association of hispanic mbas (nshmba)

association of latino professionals in finance and accounting (alpfa)

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

<date>

 

<hiring contact name>

< title>

<company name>

<address>

<city, st zip>

 

dear mr./ms. ____:

 

during my comprehensive career as an accounting and risk management professional, i have gained considerable auditing and compliance experience, and am considered to be a leader in financial reporting, anti-laundering programs and internal auditing processes.  please accept this letter and the attached resume as application for the position of <position here>.  i am anxious to learn more about <organization here> and look forward to your response.

 

after reading the description of the position you have available, i am certain that i am the qualified applicant you are seeking.  i see that you are looking for a professional with the ability to <choose something from the ad here>.  i have experience in <draw a correlation here>  i have a solid record of surpassing expectations, and my ability to interact with high profile clients has been a key factor in my success.

 

the accompanying resume can give you an overview of my potential for making a worthwhile contribution to <firm or company name>.  may i meet with you to talk about this position and the role i'd play at your firm? please call me at xxx-xxx-xxxx to set up an appointment that works for you.

 

 

thank you for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

(date)

 

mr. (ms.)

(company)

(address 1)

(address 2)

 

 

dear mr. _________________

 

it was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on the (date for example, 19^th of february or 3^rd of july). i would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. i am still very interested in the (name of position) position, and i am convinced now, more than ever, that it is the right job for me. i feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for just the sort of challenges and responsibilities we discussed.

 

again, thank you for considering my qualifications. i enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. i look forward to hearing your decision.

 

 

sincerely,