christine foster's resume 2014
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Christine Foster143-02 232nd Street Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 (347) 463-0804 [email protected]
Experienced MBA in pursuit of a CPA license, who is proficient at managing multiple projects, coaching staff, effectively documenting testing processes and communicating with upper management findings and resolutions. Technical
competencies include Microsoft Office, MyClient, Comperio, Lotus Notes, and QuickBooks. Possesses quick understanding, tenacity, efficient behaviors and fosters a positive environment; valuable attributes in a candidate
joining your company.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
Inspirational Dimensions- from Jan 2011, Bookkeeper for a Maryland based art company. Provided bookkeeping services and business advice as it relates to taxes, expansion, merchant affairs, pricing, and marketing strategies and implementation
I Am One of a Kind LLC- March 2011- July 2014, Manager for a NYC indie music label. Provided artist and business management for matters such as infrastructure, copyrighting, multimedia networking, marketing and branding, and talent collaboration
East End Lumber- April 2010 - March 2013, Auditor for a USVI based hardware store and lumber yard. Performed an operational audit to assess control and function weaknesses and provide ongoing recommendations to the board of directors on system, marketing and human resource improvements
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prudential Financial Inc. Newark, NJInternal Auditor – June 2012 – September 2013 Audited the Annuities group including touch points with the Retirement, Investments, Corporate, Actuary and IT groups Departments audited: Annuities Call Center, Annuities Commissions, Annuities Marketing Materials and Annuities Financial
Reporting Conducted and took the initiative to expand a cross group internal control matrix to identify audit weaknesses, and create
uniformity in methodology between audit groups Became well versed with risk assessment, control evaluation, process flows (Visio), pivot tables and data analysis Traveled to client site for 2-3 day visits to Shelton, CT and Ft. Washington, PA (25% of the time) Served on the social committee, assisting with the onboarding of new staff, coordinating team breakfasts, employee
birthdays, wedding and baby showers, and cross group activities
PricewaterhouseCoopers NY, NYSenior Audit Associate – January 2007 – June 2010 Worked primarily in the financial services industry with hedge, mutual, private equity, fund of funds clients as well as a
benefit plan Major clients include: AIG Global Investments, Alphadyne Asset Management, AXA Private Equity, AIG Capital Partners,
Morgan Creek Capital Management Special projects include a 6 month AIG Retirement Benefit Plan audit as well as a General Motors Fresh Start Accounting
rotation Areas of focus; valuation of investments, recalculation of capital allocation, existence and completeness of cash, and
assessment of client internal control Completed four busy seasons in the audit practice; three as an associate and one as a senior audit associate; travel to client
site about 70% of the time
Transparent Communications Network / Antiok Waldorf, MDBookkeeper/Office Manager – June 2003 - December 2006 (concurrently with undergraduate and graduate studies) Began as an office manager creating and maintaining a filing system for financial and employee records Transitioned into bookkeeping, recording and updating A/R, A/P and company information using QuickBooks Pro Edition Worked with president of company to analyze cost centers for each employee and conduct a company valuation Set up payroll deductions with state agencies and executed payroll for all employees
Bristol-Myers Squibb NY, NYSOX 404 Internal Controls Tester - June 2005 - February 2006 Began as a summer intern in a group of six and was the sole person selected to stay on for additional assignments. Participated in SOX 404 internal controls testing and related documentation
Christine Foster143-02 232nd Street Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 (347) 463-0804 [email protected]
Interpreted the testing protocol by using audit sampling to ensure control objectives were being met Identified operation issues and fully documented the test activity to a re-performance standard, presenting findings to the
appropriate governing bodies
CREDENTIALS
Certified Public Accountant – AUD passed/lapsed St. John's UniversityBachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration in Public Accounting, May 2006
ACTIVITIES Greater Allen Cathedral - Co-Leader of the Young Adults (Twenties and Thirties) Ministry, 2013- present National Association of Black Accountants – college years Caribbean Students Association - Vice President 2003-2004, Secretary 2001-2003 Mid-Atlantic Gleaning Network - Volunteer (11 yrs)