Deloitte

•Demonstrate understanding of business processes, internal control risk management, and related regulatory and compliance standards
•Perform internal audit assurance activities (internal audits over financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risk areas as well as execution of SOX-related activities and EQARs), consult with engagement leadership and clients on strategic plans and other business matters, and help to anticipate emerging risks for our clients
•Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions to best advise our clients
•Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design, and implement products and services
•Support client engagements by helping plan the audit approach and scope, preparing the audit program, determining auditing procedures, seeing the audit process through completion, and applying internal audit standards in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors
•Actively participate in decision making with engagement management and seek to understand the broader impact of current decisions
•Build and nurture positive working relationships with clients, by providing high quality deliverables and communications
•Create internal control documentation for the engagement including narratives, process and data flows, and other supporting work papers
•Play a substantive role with project management by supporting engagement planning, economics, billing and staffing; providing regular status reports for the client, while supervising junior staff
•Exercise professional skepticism, judgment and adhere to the code of ethics while on engagements

Senior Consultant – Internal Audit: Business Process & Controls

OGE Energy Corp.

•Auditing and evaluating compliance in several areas including, but not limited to, military agreements, transmission line, power plant, and other asset constructions, regulated tariff rates, customer and vendor billings, inventory management processes, political action committee, advertising, wind farm agreements
•Evaluating design effectiveness of and performing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control testing in areas such as, payroll, benefits, property accounting, accounting disclosure, cash disbursement, warehouse inventory, common stock, state taxes, utility revenue cycle, and cost allocation
•Developing engagement program/plan based on risk assessments and determining audit procedures for the engagement.
•Obtaining and objectively evaluating and analyzing data, documents, and other material in order to develop an opinion regarding internal and financial controls and functions
•Performing audit procedures to determine contractual and internal compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and other requirements
•Evaluating and analyzing data to determine contractor/vendor candidates
•Documenting internal processes, activities and procedures in assigned audit areas to determine audit risks, plans and objectives
•Drafting reports and other communications to present verbal and reportable recommendations based on the conclusions of audit fieldwork
•Maintaining and managing electronic and physical working papers and other documentation, in an organized manner, to support audit observations, findings, evidence, etc.
•Taking follow up action with auditee on previous audit recommendations made

Sr. Auditor

•Auditing and evaluating compliance in several areas including, but not limited to, military agreements, transmission line, power plant, and other asset constructions, regulated tariff rates, customer and vendor billings, inventory management processes, political action committee, advertising, wind farm agreements
•Evaluating design effectiveness of and performing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control testing in areas such as, payroll, benefits, property accounting, accounting disclosure, cash disbursement, warehouse inventory, common stock, state taxes, utility revenue cycle, and cost allocation
•Developing engagement program/plan based on risk assessments and determining audit procedures for the engagement.
•Obtaining and objectively evaluating and analyzing data, documents, and other material in order to develop an opinion regarding internal and financial controls and functions
•Performing audit procedures to determine contractual and internal compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and other requirements  
•Evaluating and analyzing data to determine contractor/vendor candidates
•Documenting internal processes, activities and procedures in assigned audit areas to determine audit risks, plans and objectives
•Drafting reports and other communications to present verbal and reportable recommendations based on the conclusions of audit fieldwork
•Maintaining and managing electronic and physical working papers and other documentation, in an organized manner, to support audit observations, findings, evidence, etc.
•Taking follow up action with auditee on previous audit recommendations made

Auditor

Defense Contract Audit Agency

•Independently performing a variety of audit assignments (i.e. Boeing contract proposals, accounting systems, paid vouchers, labor checks, material checks) in compliance with various regulations (i.e. FAR, CAS, GAGAS)
•Analyzing and evaluating data to develop an adequate, efficient, and reliable basis of informed opinion to support contract negotiations
•Conducting trend analysis on internal and third-party data
•Evaluating and modifying audit program steps to align with the risk assessment
•Meeting with auditee to explain audit process and obtain necessary understanding, information, and    documentation
•Testing and examining accounting systems and records, cost representations, internal controls, management policies and practices, to assure compliance with accounting and auditing principles, as well as standards and regulations
•Drafting reports of audit findings, conclusions and recommendations
•Occasional overnight, out-of-town travel

Oklahoma State Department of Health

•Performing invoice validations on OSDH funded programs and documenting findings in work papers
•Ensuring sub-recipient and vendor contracts are in compliance with federal regulations and state laws
•Counseling contract monitors to ensure program staffs adhere to and understand contract guidelines
•Understanding state statutes, federal regulations, and department policies (i.e. CFR’s and OMB Circular’s)
•Communicating with program staff to obtain supporting source documentation and address concerns

Internal Auditor

Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector

•	Performing various audit procedures and documenting the process in work papers
•	Executing substantive, analytical, and internal control test work
•	Evaluating internal controls within various Oklahoma State Agencies
•	Other duties such as conducting interviews, reconciling data, and reviewing records
•	Corresponding with client personnel to obtain proper documentation and information needed to complete audit program

Staff Auditor

CVS Caremark Corporation

Responsible for:
•Supervising store’s crew through assigning, directing, and following up on activities
•Operating activities including daily cash reports and other reports as needed
•Checking in merchandise, verifying billing, and maintaining inventory levels
•Pricing merchandise, executing displays, and resetting departments
•Opening and/or closing store

Shift Supervisor

Responsible for:
•Managing team of loaders among trailers with minimal supervision
•Adapting to changes in work-load, procedures, and personnel
•Working with supervisor to maximize productivity
•Quickly sorting packages from conveyer belt to trailer for loading

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Christopher Sims

ReSure 1031 Exchange Services LLC

1031 Exchange Advisor

ReSure LLC

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Cost Seg, 1031 Exchange, SDIRA/401k Service Provider and Advisor 

CoMetrics Partners LLC

Director

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Prior to founding ReSure, Bernard served as Director of CoMetrics Partners, managing an array of engagements involving financial consulting and due diligence. Bernard advised owners of closely-held middle-market companies on advanced tax mitigation strategies.

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