Patrick Starburton
Professional Summary
Senior General Audit Manager familiar with overseeing all internal operating processes, controls and practices through management of staff, programs and regular examination of operations. Ready to recommend and implement changes and enhancements to controls and policies so they are adequate, current, functional, and conform with industry standards. Knows resource allocation, project management and how to effectively use analysis and data to review and improve production.Core Qualifications
- TrendTracker Compliance
- SAP Software
- MethodWare ProAudit Advisor
- EmpCenter WorkForce Suite
- Administration and Management
- Human Resources
- Critical Thinker and Negotiator
Work Experience
Senior General Audit Manager – November 2011 to Present Amble Financial Services, New Cityland, CA- Coordinated entire reconfiguration of audit processes, eliminating close to 87% of external audit costs which resulted in approximately $1.5 million savings annually.
- Initiated the implementation of enterprise resource planning systems for all clients in Brazil, Mexico and Guyana.
- Supervised team of analysts, auditors and accountants, a total of 17 employees.
- Responsible for financial, operational, IT and compliance audits for the company’s European, Asia and South American clients.
- Develop and implement best practices and policies for both internal and client operating units.
- Monitor training and advising committees and management to ensure operational efficiency.
- Implemented the audit process and risk assessment methodology that resulted in a two-year audit cycle.
- Audited all IT and non-IT engineering operations for South American local operating companies, as well as in India and the United Kingdom.
- Supervised staff of ten auditors.
Education
2007 Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration University of California, New Cityland, CA