Lateesha Myers
Jonesboro
Summary
Results-driven Senior Internal Auditor with over a decade of experience leading comprehensive audit initiatives and enhancing compliance frameworks across diverse industries. Proven track record of achieving significant reductions in identified deficiencies, including a 30% decrease through meticulous risk assessments and internal control testing. Expertise in developing and executing strategic audit methodologies that deliver actionable insights, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings. Committed to fostering cross-functional collaboration, establishing high-performing audit teams, and empowering colleagues to navigate complex compliance requirements while thriving in dynamic environments focused on risk mitigation and process optimization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Internal Auditor
Superior Essex
04.2024 - Current
- Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of SOX program activities, enhancing compliance through comprehensive risk assessments, thorough walkthroughs, and rigorous internal control testing, resulting in a 30% reduction in identified deficiencies.
- Proactively identifies and assesses control gaps, providing strategic insights to Process Owners that facilitate the timely implementation of corrective actions, significantly improving compliance standards.
- Facilitate multi-functional team meetings to devise and implement effective remediation strategies, successfully closing identified control gaps and strengthening overall risk management.
- Oversee the daily activities of co-source partners, ensuring seamless alignment with SOX program objectives and maximizing audit effectiveness.
- Collaborate with external auditors to support walkthroughs, establish reliance strategies, and manage audit dependencies, ensuring thorough compliance testing.
- Assist external auditors during direct audit work, guaranteeing comprehensive testing and adherence to compliance requirements.
- Conduct training sessions for process and control owners, enhancing their understanding of the controls framework and clarifying their specific responsibilities within the SOX program.
Senior Internal Auditor
Avery Dennison
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Spearheaded the establishment of a high-performing North American audit team, aligning skill sets with global strategic objectives and cultivating leadership development to enhance team effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented a strategic risk assessment framework and integrated audit methodology, resulting in high-quality audits that delivered timely, actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with regional teams to execute a flexible, risk-based audit plan, standardizing best practices and providing comprehensive training on emerging technical issues to elevate overall audit quality.
- Crafted clear and concise audit reports that provided critical recommendations based on a deep understanding of processes and risks, facilitating productive closing meetings with management to address findings.
- Consistently achieved audit objectives within established deadlines, identifying opportunities for profit improvement and driving cost reduction initiatives across the organization.
Senior Internal Auditor
AGC America, Inc
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Identified and effectively communicated internal audit issues to operating management, collaborating to align and prioritize Business Process Improvement initiatives, which enhanced organizational efficiency.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with management across North America, playing a key role in a global team that successfully navigated challenges related to remote audit fieldwork during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive audit reports to management, outlining the purpose and scope of audits, identifying control deficiencies, and providing actionable recommendations and corrective action plans that drove compliance improvements.
- Expertly planned and executed internal audits and J-SOX compliance testing, developing robust audit testing procedures that evaluated key controls and reported on their effectiveness and adequacy.
- Supported the Internal Audit Manager in annual and audit-specific planning, including risk assessments, ensuring that audit strategies aligned with overarching risk management objectives.
- Monitored company-wide risks and advocated for adherence to internal policies and compliance standards, ensuring effective integration of risk management initiatives into daily operations.
Executive Director of Internal Audit
Southeastrans
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Spearheaded the creation and management of the Internal Audit Department, leading an 8-member team focused on claims audit, program integrity, and process improvement, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and compliance.
- Presented comprehensive audit findings to executives and board members during state contract bids for managed care, facilitating informed decision-making through in-depth data analysis and strategic insights.
- Developed and implemented innovative solutions derived from thorough audit reports, effectively addressing risk factors and providing actionable recommendations that improved overall program integrity.
- Cultivated strong client relationships through proactive follow-ups and group meetings, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and profitability by swiftly addressing concerns and delivering value-added insights.
- Directed audits across financial, operational, and compliance domains to effectively manage risks and streamline processes, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Senior Internal Auditor
Southeastrans
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Identified and mitigated potential risks for new audits by designing comprehensive audit programs, reviewing work processes, testing procedures, and implementing robust controls, leading to significant improvements in compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Spearheaded the establishment of a new audit department, employing innovative process methodologies and risk-based strategies that standardized audit programs, workpapers, and reporting formats, resulting in enhanced consistency and efficiency across all audit activities.
- Successfully recruited, trained, and developed a high-performing team of auditors, ensuring they were equipped to tackle diverse audit requirements and drive departmental success, which led to improved audit outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
Internal Auditor
Ricoh Americas
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Led comprehensive testing of internal control designs, resulting in a remarkable 60% reduction in incidents across warehouses through strategic implementation and targeted enhancements.
- Executed thorough audits and assessed financial processes to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, significantly enhancing operational efficiency through rigorous compliance reviews.
- Collaborated with management to identify and mitigate risks, developing innovative solutions that addressed control deficiencies and strengthened overall system effectiveness.
- Achieved key audit objectives by evaluating financial reporting controls using COSO and COBIT frameworks, ensuring optimal operations and the integrity of internal controls.
Analyst Audit and Quality Assurance
Ricoh Americas
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Developed detailed quality and performance matrices, analyzed trends, and delivered actionable insights to senior management, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency through data-driven recommendations.
- Served as a key authority on quality management training initiatives, providing critical insights that transformed training programs and elevated overall quality standards across the organization.
- Executed comprehensive internal audits of order management processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify issues and implement effective solutions, thereby optimizing operational efficiency.
Supervisor Order Management
Ricoh Americas
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Spearheaded innovative training programs that standardized employee onboarding, resulting in a 12% increase in customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with sales, accounting, and distribution teams to streamline the ordering process, ensuring strict adherence to guidelines and significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
- Led a team through departmental restructuring, providing mentorship and guidance to junior members, fostering their professional growth while ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Served as the primary escalation contact, adeptly resolving internal and external issues to ensure seamless operations and maintain high stakeholder satisfaction.
Education
BSC - Business Management
Shorter University
Duluth, Georgia01.2012
Skills
- Compliance oversight and risk reduction
- Operational streamlining
- Effective communication in cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented analysis
- Strategic issue analysis
- Strong interpersonal abilities
- Risk assessment
- Cost efficiency strategies
- Coaching and guidance
Timeline
Senior Internal Auditor
Superior Essex
04.2024 - Current
Senior Internal Auditor
Avery Dennison
09.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Internal Auditor
AGC America, Inc
06.2019 - 09.2023
Executive Director of Internal Audit
Southeastrans
01.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Internal Auditor
Southeastrans
03.2016 - 12.2017
Internal Auditor
Ricoh Americas
03.2013 - 03.2016
Analyst Audit and Quality Assurance
Ricoh Americas
08.2011 - 02.2013
Supervisor Order Management
Ricoh Americas
05.2009 - 07.2011
BSC - Business Management
Shorter University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Technologies SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, QAD, MX Open, Microsoft Dynamics, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype for Business
- Affiliations Member, The Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc
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