terry mcdowell

senior auditor and fraud examiner

About

Highly motivated audit professional with more than eight years of progressive audit experience which includes performing a wide range of complex audits and investigations, leading and supervising audit teams, and training new audit staff. Strong working knowledge of Auditing Standards. Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities and utilize various analytical and problem-solving skills to complete audit assignments. Skills and Abilities are as follows: 1) Strong command of auditing & accounting principles & investigative techniques. 2) Demonstrated ability to resolve complex problems through the identification of creative solutions. 3) Ability to effectively evaluate & determine the adequacy of controls with regard to policies, procedures, & general operating practices. 4) Experienced with analyzing data from information management systems. 5) Outstanding ethics demonstrated by an uncompromising commitment to integrity.

Country

united states

City

san francisco

Industry

utilities

Skill

certified fraud examiner, fraud investigations, internal audit, external audit, accounting, internal controls, risk assessment, project planning, internal investigations, management, microsoft excel, regulatory compliance, iia standards, handle multiple priorities, thrive in a fast paced environment, teammate

Experience

senior auditor and fraud examiner

pacific gas and electric company

2015-11 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

busines taxes representative

california state board of equalization

2009-1 - 2011-10 · 2 yrs 10 mos

* Performed investigations of noncompliant, illegally operating proprietors located in the Los Angeles area to gain compliance or obtain evidence to proceed with prosecution. * Conducted research & consolidated analysis of information from various sources such as Accurint & LexisNexis to locate delinquent proprietors & perform investigations. * Applied various investigative principles, concepts, & techniques to complete investigative assignments. * Prepared high-quality reports & other written work products to communicate the conclusions and recommendations of investigations to management. * Performed undercover assignments & surveillance of illegally operating businesses to obtain evidence as needed to proceed with prosecution.

financial and performance evaluator ii

california department of finance

2011-11 - 2014-7 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Served as lead auditor and fraud specialist— proficiently handling the most complex, visible & sensitive audit assignments. Assisted management with training and staff development & regularly led complex audits. Led a team of auditors to conduct an audit of $7.36 billion in Proposition 1D funding awarded to school districts across the state to fund new construction & modernization of K-12 school facilities. Conducted & supervised fieldwork testing, including collecting, analyzing & documenting evidence as it relates to audit objectives as well as preparing audit work papers & making initial audit determinations. Effectively used MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Visio) to assist with gathering information, analyzing data, identifying risks and trends, & flow charting business processes. Prepared accurate written reports of audit findings, conclusions & recommendations to communicate multiple issues clearly & concisely.

senior auditor and investigator

city and county of san francisco

2014-7 - 2015-10 · 1 yr 4 mos

Served as lead auditor & investigator regularly managing multiple priorities— leading staff as well as planning, organizing & conducting performance & compliance audits; also, independently performed thorough investigations of reported incidents of potential fraud, allegations of employee misconduct & noncompliance with City policies. Partnered with the City Attorney’s Office on high-profile, forensic audits; also, developed & implemented investigative plans for complex investigations by framing the allegation(s), determining the elements of proof, & identifying investigative tasks. Performed independent assessments of the internal control structure of city departments & programs; planned the scope of audits & selection/development of appropriate audit procedures. Prepared high-quality reports & memorandums providing recommendations to management for improving their internal control structure and remedying other issues identified during the audit.