Lisa Camp

773.710.2401
lisacamp36@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Awesome SOX/ Audit/Project/Internal Control Leader with diversified technical sk
ills in due-diligence, information systems, risk, financial, operational, and pr
ocess improvements within Big 4 public accounting firm, banking, energy, and man
ufacturing industries. Specific expertise in audit team management, audit risk,
audit budgeting, writing audit programs and reports, as well as experience serv
ing as an audit liaison between the audit committee and external audit partners.
Additional expertise in implementation of process improvement programs in prod
uction, inventory, expenditure, conversion, revenue, sales, and customer service
areas. Proven track record mentoring and training audit staff.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Financial statements auditing in accordance with United States General Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IF
RS); Internal controls
testing and rationalizing in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act;
COSO;COBIT; and SEC reporting.
EXPERIENCE
Independent Audit Consultant and Business Coach, 2009-Present
Working with a small distressed business to improve and strengthen internal con
trols over operations and financial reporting.
British Petroleum (BP) – Lisle, IL 2005—2008
SOX/Internal Control/Audit/ Project Team Leader
Planned and executed specified procedural and internal control audits of op
erational,compliance,IT and finance-related functions.
Facilitated quarterly round table discussions with Controller, External Au
dit Partner, and Senior Management communicating all SOX, internal control, fina
ncial statement, compliance, information technology, and operational audit resul
ts as well as recommendations.
Reviewed, simplified, tested, recommended, and documented SOX requirements
for over 100 process owners within a 30 day period for a billion dollar busines
s unit.
Assisted the business unit in identifying control gaps and developing remediatio
n plans.
Streamlined SOX documentation by eliminating 90% of unnecessary information.
Performed governmental reporting audits for compliance with governmental FASB an
d GAAP.
Reduced external audit fees by 1M simplifying SOX documentation and testing.
Supervised and developed 5 Internal Control Analysts on all SOX documentation pr
ojects.
Created narratives and process flow charts utilizing Microsoft Visio documenting
the budgeting and financial statement review process, operational processes, mi
tigating controls, financial reporting processes, and controls.
Produced monthly financial reports with balance sheet and income statement balan
ces and fluctuation analyses in accordance with IFRS and FASB.
Altria (Parent of Philip Morris Int’l) – Bannockburn, IL 2003—2005
Supervising Senior Auditor
Implemented a financial audit process and program for Altria Corporate Audit dep
artment.
Identified a $5M dollar sales tax exposure with over 500 non-exempt customers du
ring an audit of the order entry process.
Identified and recommended a $1M inventory write-off that had not been disclosed
in previous audits.
Supervised and developed 3-5 Auditors on audit engagements. Established trainin
g programs for Audit staff and drafted relevant performance appraisals.
Served as the lead on a fraud review in conjunction with IRS that led to a multi
-million dollar sales tax exposure.
Evaluated and advised management on significant new and changing business operat
ions, and control processes.
Oversaw multiple audits and responsible for resolving all accounting issues that
arose during the audit engagement across Operational, Financial, Compliance, an
d IT areas.
Responsible for the supervision and management of services, which includes prepa
ration of audit strategy, setting budgets, scheduling audits, selecting staff &
assigning workloads, and financial reporting.
Designed, performed, and documented control testing and substantive testing in a
ccordance with firm guidance and audit approach.
Performed technical research on accounting and auditing topics.
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) – Glenview, IL 1999—2003
Supervising Senior Auditor
Performed GAAP and FASB audits yearly for external auditors. All audits performe
d were in accordance with GAAP and FASB.
Reduced external audit fees by completing an inventory book in a 9 month period
for over 600 different international manufacturing facilities; this book was use
d by the external auditors to plan their annual audits and determine their scope
for the year.
Performed financial reviews on income statements, cash flows, balance sheets, su
b-ledgers, and GL accounts.
Supervised and developed up to 5 Audit staff on audit engagements; managed a tea
m of 30 auditors worldwide on a special project. Formally evaluated team member
s for purposes of yearly review.
Streamlined several processes at various manufacturing facilities using the 80/2
0 principal and visual inventory replenishment methods.
Oversaw multiple audits and responsible for resolving all accounting issues that
arose during the audit engagement. Audited for any GAAP or FASB violations.
Responsible for the supervision and management of services, which includes prepa
ration of audit strategy, setting budgets, scheduling audits, selecting staff a
nd assigning workloads, and financial reporting.
Designed, performed, and documented control testing and substantive testing in
Household International – Prospect Heights, IL 1997—1999
Experienced Staff Auditor
Solely responsible for planning, conducting, finalizing, and reporting on operat
ional,it, compliance, and financial audits for $500 million business segment.
Served as sole audit liaison to senior management and Audit Committee.
KPMG, LLP – Chicago, IL 1996—1997
Staff Auditor, Financial Services & Banking
Performed operational, compliance, and financial statement audits.
Reviewed loan files for bank and financial regulatory requirements.
Tested the internal control structures of various banks.
Analyzed and resolved major fluctuations on balance sheets and income statements
.

EDUCATION
Wilberforce University – Wilberforce, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Graduated with Honors, GPA: 3.2/4.0
SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE
I am proficient in SAP, AS400, MS Office, ACL, Access,Visio, People Soft, Cyborg
, Ceridian, Team Mate, Lotus Notes, Business Objects,Hyperion Enterprise, Open P
ages, and Share point. As a problem solver, I am highly self motivated and have
a strong internal control background. With my exceptional team management abilit
ies, I can analyze situations rapidly and manage multiple audits simultaneously.