desmond hamilton

senior global operational and financial sox auditor

About

Operational risk and compliance professional that specializes in identifying and configuring strategies to mitigate risk relating to financial, compliance, and operational processes. Currently working in technology (software entertainment) performing risk analysis for business operations/units. Previously worked in higher education performing audit and advisory services for campus units and functions. Possess a heavy background in financial statement assurance for private, public, and non-profit entities. Have provided assurance for the following industries: Technology, Higher Education, Bio-Technology, Real Estate Investment, Investment Management, and Consumer Products. Possess a B.S in Accounting from the University of Southern California. Currently a CPA candidate.

Country

united states

City

redwood city

Industry

entertainment

Skill

auditing, gap analysis, public speaking, accounting, data entry, data analysis, client services, finance, process improvement, financial accounting, us gaap, internal controls, financial analysis, social media marketing, gaap, sarbanes oxley act, management, financial reporting, project management, financial statements, oracle applications, general ledger, ifrs, procure to pay, assurance, marketing strategy, internal audit

Experience

internal operational auditor

uc berkeley

2012-6 - 2015-6 · 3 yrs 1 mo

* Identify processes (operational/financial/compliance) that have exhibit high levels of risk. Analyze risks and configure strategies to mitigate risk. Work with clients to strengthen the control environment of various financial, compliance, and administrative campus operations by performing the following: * Identify inherit risk * Develop audit programs to test the control environment against predetermined audit criteria * Identify control gaps * Develop corrective actions to mitigate control gaps. * Write audit report

assurance associate i financial services

2009-6 - 2012-6 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Provided assurance around financial statements for Private/Public companies by performing test procedures to gain comfort that financial statements were presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Provided assurance around control infrastructures for Private/Public companies by performing test procedures to gain comfort that control environment were operating in accordance with internal controls framework (COSO). Worked directly with clients to learn processes and identify and mitigate anomalies. Obtained a diverse client industry portfolio by working on companies in Technology (Oracle Corp, Autodesk), Bio-technology (Theravance, Intermune, Bio-Rad), Consumer Products (Clorox), Real Estate (Catellus Corp, Dar Holdings), and Asset Management (Farallon Capital Management) realms

senior global operational and financial sox auditor

electronic arts (ea)

2015-7 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

At EA, we thrive on outrageous thinking. It's the fuel that inspires the best games in the world. We are a community of artists, storytellers, technologists and innovators working in one of the most dynamic industries today. We're building a company that thinks about the player experience at every step. We are transforming for a digital future and work as one team. Our creative work environment rewards new and different ideas. It's an environment that attracts brilliant talent from around the globe. No matter which of our studio locations you join, you'll feel the energy and support of EA's global brand, while thriving on our world-class campuses. At EA, the excitement you feel throughout each workday is made possible by a culture that inspires you to do the best work of your career. For years, we've been building a company where amazing minds thrive. We take risks and we dream big. And together, we are changing the way millions play every day.