SOX Auditor Resume

Public limited companies in the US have to comply with the SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) legislation the United States Congress formed. This audit helps the companies in assessing and judging strict adherence of their financial activities and internal controls with that of SOX act. It also helps stakeholders and investors in learning the operations of the management system and financial information of the company. The auditing is done by SOX auditors who are hired by public companies. These auditors work for accounting firms and hence serve clients as an external auditor.

SOX Auditor Resume Example

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Ronald K. Strickland
4859 Rhode Island Avenue
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-348-1963
Email: rkstrickland@freemail.com

Career Objective:

To serve public companies as a SOX auditor on behalf of an accounting firm and perform the activities of planning, development, and execution of internal audit programs.

Summary of Skills:

• Experience of working as an auditor with a public accounting firm
• Technically sound with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IT general controls
• Familiarity with latest SOX legislation, internal controls, and compliance
• Familiarity with general audit methodology and documentation process
• Knowledge of SOX testing compliance and documentation management
• Skilled in reporting financial information to stakeholders and investors

Work Experience:

SOX Auditor
SDC Group of Company, Washington, DC
April 2013 - Present

• Planning, conducting, and coordinating financial and internal controls audits
• Examining and modifying accounting and internal controls systems
• Planning and meeting management of public companies and working on the audit goals
• Developing and implementing strategies for streamlining financial and operational activities
• Drafting and presenting financial statement to stakeholders and investors
• Providing effective and sure-shot recommendation of the management on improving accounting and financial systems

SOX Auditor
Q2 Accounting Group, Washington, DC
January 2012 - March 2013

• Provided assurance and assistance to clients on improving efficiency of accounting systems
• Conducted risk assessment of business operations and reporting findings to company management
• Worked with internal auditors and resolved SOX related issues
• Enhanced processes and employees engagements in achieving company's goals
• Reviewed documents prepared by client companies and pointed out misinterpretations
• Trained clients' employees on adhering to SOX regulations

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  Washington University, Washington, DC
  2010

• Certified Internal Auditor
  Washington University, Washington, DC
  2011

Reference:

On request.