Ava Skeete
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Accomplished Senior Internal Auditor with a proven track record at Revenue Authority, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing fraud risks. Expert in audit planning and internal controls, coupled with strong oral communication skills. Successfully mentored junior auditors, demonstrating significant improvements in compliance and risk management processes. Accomplished Internal Auditor offering more ten years preparing internal audit documentation and reports. Knowledgeable in GAAP and operations auditing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal-Auditor
Office of the Comptroller of Maryland
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in preparing audit reports that communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walk-throughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Produced audit reports.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during the auditing process.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
- Supported management in developing action plans to address identified issues, promoting timely resolution of audit findings.
- Documented auditing information utilizing the corporate system.
- Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walk-throughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Assisted in preparing audit reports that communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Assisted in preparing audit reports that communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
Senior Internal Auditor
Revenue Authory
2000 - 11.2014
- Presents clear, concise audit findings to senior management, offering actionable improvement recommendations by minimizing fraud risks by implementing comprehensive fraud detection strategies and conducting detailed investigations as needed.
- Has enhanced operational efficiency by developing and implementing risk-based audit plans and improved internal control processes by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
- My close collaboration with external auditors during year-end audits has expedited procedures and minimized disruptions, reassuring the audience. I use a proactive approach, evident in preparing annual risk assessments, developing appropriate audit programs, and providing a sense of security to the audience.
- I mentored junior auditors and guided best practices in internal auditing, which was a duty and a source of inspiration for their professional development. This commitment to the growth of our team ensures that we have a strong and capable audit team.
- They minimized fraud risks by implementing comprehensive fraud detection strategies and conducting detailed investigations as needed.
- I presented clear, concise audit findings to senior management, offering actionable improvement recommendations.
- It has enhanced operational efficiency by developing and implementing risk-based audit plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
UMGC
Adelphi MD05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Management
Unversity of Guyana
Turken Guyana10.2009
GED -
University of The State of New York Education Dept
Albany, NY10.1996
Skills
- Policy compliance
- Oral and written communications
- Fraud investigations
- Daily Audits
- General Ledger Entries
- Audit Planning
- Internal Controls
- Daily Reporting
- Accounting Principles
Timeline
Internal-Auditor
Office of the Comptroller of Maryland
07.2022 - Current
Senior Internal Auditor
Revenue Authory
2000 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
UMGC
Bachelor of Science - Management
Unversity of Guyana
GED -
University of The State of New York Education Dept
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