Marvin F. Lara_CV.2015 (2)
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Marvin Lara is an experienced internal auditor seeking a new opportunity. He has over 10 years of experience in internal auditing, financial auditing, and transaction advisory services. Currently, he is the Internal Audit Manager for Sitel Philippines, where he manages audit activities and a team of six auditors. Previously, he held senior internal auditor roles at Sitel and was a senior associate at Ernst & Young Philippines. He has certifications in internal auditing, fraud examination, and risk management.
Marvin F. Lara_CV.2015 (2)
- 1. MARVIN F. LARA CPA, CIA, CFE, CCSA, CRMA Address: 74 Calumpit St. Project 7, Quezon City, Philippines E-mail Address: marvin_lara85@yahoo.com Contact Nos.: +63917 - 5539725 OBJECTIVE: To be recognized by the organization as a valued business partner by independently and objectively providing information, analyses and counsel to assist management in fulfilling the strategic plan. RELEVANT SKILLS AND WORK EXPERIENCE: SITEL Philippines Internal Audit Manager for Manila Shared Services Center (May 2014 to current) Manages the internal audit activities for shared services processes and Asia Pacific and North America specific processes. Internal audit activities generally include operational, SOX, Fraud, external audit assistance and other special engagements Manages six auditors in the local shared services team while working with other multinational teams Participates in the performance of the enterprise and fraud risk assessments to identify operational, financial and fraud risks Assists in the development of the company’s annual audit plan Participates in the detailed execution and communication of the risk-based work plan, including Sitel management and Audit Committee special project requests Performs and reviews audit work, including plan preparation Prepares and reviews audit reports and work papers to ensure adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit and conclusions Manages audit relationships, including facilitating meetings and discussions of findings, and presentation of draft and final reports in a professional manner Coordinates with external auditors with regard to SOX Compliance and assistance activities Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of financial and operational processes Keeps abreast of company policies, procedures and current developments in the auditing profession. Negotiates and resolves difficult audit issues and obtain management buy-in for audit recommendations. Helps with the creation of the audit committee presentation Key Accomplishments: Lead external auditor coordination activities which contributed to the reduction in audit fees amounting to $340K and $290K in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
- 2. Marvin F. Lara Page 2 of 3 Produced monetary recovery of at least $163K by identifying contract non- compliance of the recruitment vendor Performed various fraud and consulting engagements involving procurement, recruitment, operations and travel. Recognized by the team as the main point of contact for fraud and finance audit/SOX engagements. Recipient of Sitel Peer on the Spot award during the Asia Pacific finance town hall. This award is given to employees who have demonstrated driving behaviors for success and went above and beyond. This is for leading the 2014 SOX compliance due to the resignations of the CAE and two North America auditors. The Shared Services team handled the year-end activities, specifically the coordination with external auditors and presentation to the audit committee Internal audit team was nominated for the Sitel Collaboration/Outstanding Partnership award for driving successful business results by implementing cost reduction measures, sharing best practices, and creating accountability Senior Internal Auditor for Asia Pacific Region (May 2010 to April 2013) Managed the internal audit activities across the Asia Pacific region covering the Philippines, India, New Zealand and Australia and report directly to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) based in North America. Assisted the CAE with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee by monitoring and verifying completion of management action plans. Assisted the CAE in the development and execution of the annual internal audit plan and special engagements. Identified business risks and evaluated internal controls and adequacy of documentation and records. Prepared audit reports and reviewed work papers to ensure that findings are adequately supported. Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. (Ernst & Young, Philippines) Senior Associate 2- Transaction Advisory Services Division (January 2009 – April 2010) Performed financial due diligence. Assisted in detecting risks and opportunities for the client. Obtained information to assist the client in confirming investment thesis and finance transaction. Identified risks and proposes solutions to mitigate risks. Associate/Senior Associate 1 - Financial Audit Division (November 2006 to December 2008) Prepared the financial statements including the relevant disclosures. Performed substantive procedures to provide reasonable basis for the audit opinion. Performed understanding of client’s business and industry. Evaluated effectiveness of client’s internal control procedures and made necessary recommendations. Communicated with client on matters which have potential audit and reporting risk.
- 3. Marvin F. Lara Page 3 of 3 Assisted the engagement team in rendering audit services to clients such as obtaining evidential matters to substantiate the fairness of client’s financial statements, preparing reports, schedules and summaries based on findings, and assisting in office functions and special assignments. Documented key business processes and tests of controls related to business risk areas of the client and identified areas of business risks and opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability of the client’s over-all business operations. . CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Philippine Professional Regulation Commission Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Institute of Internal Auditors, Recipient of Certificate of Excellence for being one of the 4 Filipinos who belong to the top 50 for the CIA exam in 2012 Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Institute of Internal Auditors Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) , Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) , Institute of Internal Auditors EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: TERTIARY: SAN BEDA COLLEGE (2002-2006) With Academic Distinction Recipient of San Beda Academic Scholarship REFERENCES: Ela Fallar Sitel Regional Controller – Asia Pacific +632.860.0057 office Maribel De Asis Sitel Controller – Philippines +632.860.2072 office