Diana Peralta
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Responsive Internal Control Officer with a [Number]-year background in monitoring and measuring an organization's resources and policies. Expertise in detecting and eliminating fraud and identifying risks. Organized, communicative and committed to ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Observant Internal Control Officer with [Number] years' experience in risk management and accounting. Top-notch skills in the practices, procedures and techniques involved in financial performance. Enthusiastic, motivated and independent with good leadership skills. Goal-oriented IT professional with significant success in planning, analyzing and implementing of security plans and initiatives. Excel in developing comprehensive, secure network designs and systems.
Confident Internal Control Officer with proficiency in [Program Name] and [Program Name]. Dedicated to process improvement and detecting fraudulent activities. Outstanding business acumen and legal knowledge. Excellent critical thinking, leadership and multitasking abilities.
Wise Internal Control Officer with [Number]-year background in professional auditing and accounting procedures. Fluent in [Language] and [Language]. Specialties include internal control assessments, remediation of deficiencies, maintaining policy documents and implementing cost reduction programs. Accustomed to local and international travel.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Control Officer
Group Coril
Peru, Lima
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted with analysis and data gathering in support of risk assessment.
- Monitored progress on implementation of risk prevention actions.
- Collaborated with management to create and organize annual review plans.
- Monitored the effectiveness of existing internal control systems and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Identified opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process optimization and automation.
- Developed and implemented internal control procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Performed regular audits of financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
- Accurately prepared audit reports with proper analysis and documentation.
- Reviewed contracts entered into by the organization to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Prepared monthly summaries detailing changes in internal control environment as well as any risks or issues identified.
- Collaborated with external auditors in conducting periodic reviews of internal controls over financial reporting processes.
- Conducted risk assessment exercises to identify areas requiring enhanced internal controls.
- Provided guidance on best practices for financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, auditing.
- Documented activities related to internal control testing performed by the Internal Control Officer.
- Assisted during internal audits by acting as primary client liaison.
- Researched and designed advanced computer forensic tools.
- Investigated information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate damage.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained security systems and controls.
- Participated in cross-functional projects addressing cybersecurity risks.
- Recommended improvements in overall IT architecture design for enhanced security posture.
- Evaluated emerging cybersecurity threats and industry trends.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with IT team to ensure secure system integrations.
Senior Consultant Risk & Forensic Services
BDO
Peru, Lima
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Directed and coordinated work completed by junior consultants and other consultants.
- Assisted with continuous business improvement based on learnings from client implementation, previous experiences, and fresh ideas.
- Coordinated with appropriate departmental staff members to assign proper procedures for project implementation and strategic aim.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes and systems and recommended changes accordingly.
- Performed cost and benefit analysis on proposed solutions to determine effectiveness.
- Provided strategic guidance to clients on best practices for business operations.
- Provided technical advice to support implementation of new initiatives or programs.
- Partnered with senior executives to identify key performance indicators for measuring success.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups and market studies.
- Created reports, presentations and other documents to share findings with management team.
- Coordinated internal resources and third parties and vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Coordinated activities among internal departments while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Internal Auditor
La Positiva Seguros Y Reaseguros
Lima, Perú
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Drafted audit reports to display findings.
- Investigated discrepancies that were uncovered during audits.
- Addressed and resolved audit issues.
- Worked with external audit professionals and prepared documentation of process evaluations.
- Analyzed data from audits, compiled it into reports and disseminated to proper personnel.
- Performed testing of internal controls based upon strict regulations.
- Reported on internal controls recommendations to [Job title]s.
- Monitored new trends and technologies related to audit areas to implement modifications in processes and procedures.
- Audited information and implemented data into spreadsheets using [Software].
- Provided detailed, yet understandable risk and compliance concepts to key stakeholders in organization.
- Assisted external auditors during annual audits by providing necessary information.
- Maintained a database of all completed audits and their results.
- Collaborated with other departments across the organization on various issues related to financial reporting.
- Performed analytical reviews on financial data to detect errors or discrepancies.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements for accurate reporting.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions efficiently.
- Implemented effective internal controls to minimize risks.
- Reviewed financial data for trends and anomalies detection.
- Ensured adherence to GAAP, IFRS, or other accounting standards.
- Conducted due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to drive business decisions.
- Evaluated potential investments by calculating ROI metrics.
- Committee member in the company's strategic planning efforts.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
- Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for small businesses.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Reduced audit fees by bringing audit processes in-house.
- Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
Financial Auditor
DELOITTE
Lima, Perú
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Assisted external auditors during annual audits by providing required documents or information.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of management policies related to fiscal operations.
- Identified areas for improvement in accounting processes and controls.
- Researched regulatory changes in order to recommend appropriate accounting treatments.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies between budgets and actual expenditures.
- Prepared audit reports that summarized findings and recommended corrective action plans.
- Performed detailed reviews of accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations, inventory counts, payroll processing.
- Analyzed financial statements and identified discrepancies.
- Participated in special projects related to fraud prevention or process improvements.
- Provided guidance on financial reporting issues in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Conducted internal audits of accounting systems, procedures, and practices.
- Documented audit findings through written reports detailing observed deficiencies or irregularities.
- Inspected documents such as invoices, vouchers, contracts, purchase orders to verify accuracy of information.
- Analyzed company's financial data to identify discrepancies, trends, or risks.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Implemented effective internal controls to minimize risks.
- Reviewed financial data for trends and anomalies detection.
- Ensured adherence to GAAP, IFRS, or other accounting standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on financial planning.
- Evaluated potential investments by calculating ROI metrics.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
- Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
- Reduced audit fees by bringing audit processes in-house.
- Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for small businesses.
- Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
Education
Diploma - Risk Management
Certificación De Gestión De Riesgos Empresariales
EEUU11-2021
Diploma - Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
Introduction To The World of Forensic Auditing
Perú03-2021
Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Curso ISO 37001:2016. Sistema De Gestión Anti Sobo
Perú08-2019
Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Diploma in International Financial Reporting Stand
Perú11-2017
Accounting And Finance
University of San Martin De Porres
Lima Peru07-2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Legal knowledge
- Risk management expertise
- Compliance Monitoring
- Audit Planning
- Audit Documentation
- Ethical standards
- Report Preparation
- Internal Controls
- Software Applications
- Financial Data Analysis
- Fraud identification
- Financial Controls
- Risk Management
- Audit management
- Financial Reporting
- Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Certification
- Certification in Gestión de Riesgos Empresariales COSO ERM
- Introducción al Mundo de la Auditoría Forense
Curso Virtual en el IAI del Perú
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internal Control Officer
Group Coril
11.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Consultant Risk & Forensic Services
BDO
03.2021 - 11.2021
Internal Auditor
La Positiva Seguros Y Reaseguros
11.2017 - 11.2019
Financial Auditor
DELOITTE
08.2014 - 05.2017
Diploma - Risk Management
Certificación De Gestión De Riesgos Empresariales
Diploma - Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
Introduction To The World of Forensic Auditing
Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Curso ISO 37001:2016. Sistema De Gestión Anti Sobo
Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Diploma in International Financial Reporting Stand
Accounting And Finance
University of San Martin De Porres
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