Experience

WPP Group USA, Inc., New York

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Financial Director, Sarbanes Oxley Compliance (JWT/WT after merger)

07/2004 – 01/2020 | New York, NY

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• Evaluated effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations and internal controls for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.

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• Interpreted accounting standards and propose proper accounting treatments.

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• Evaluated business acquisitions and follow through.

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• Performed special audits and investigations and resolve issues.

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Management Information – Latin America (J. Walter Thompson)

08/2001 – 07/2004 | New York, NY

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• Implemented the regional integrated operating & financial system, management information system, special projects and operational review.

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• Investigated frauds and compile follow-up indemnification claim.

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Internal Audit – Americas (WPP)

07/1999 – 08/2001 | New York, NY

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• Performed financial & operational audits for WPP North & South America operations.

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• Undertook special assignments, including major balance sheet clean up, real estate commission review and fraud investigation.

Reed Elsevier Inc., Inc., New York

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Internal Audit Manager 

01/1999 – 06/1999 | New York, NY

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• Managed/performed operational and financial audits and rebuilt internal audit operations