Jennifer M. Smith CPA, CIA, CFE, CRMA

Experience

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  The Shaw Group

  Feb 2007 - Jan 2013

  Supervised audit planning, fieldwork, report writing, and follow-up of 3 - 5 member audit teams for process, operational, and compliance audits, as well as special projects, and external audit’s direct assist activities. Key Responsibilities: - Performed risk assessment, formulated audit strategies, developed audit workprograms, perfected audit methodologies, created workpaper templates, and produced quality audit reports to Executive Management which include useful recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness and the reliability of financial information- Analyzed key financial and operational trends and performance indicators as well as established benchmarks of acceptable performance to assess reasonableness of actual and forecasted financial and operational project data and initiated corrective actions- Evaluated individual performance and promoted professional development among all levels of audit staff members- Played a key role in the implementation and ongoing management and training of Internal Audit’s monthly continuous auditing process which monitors the overall health of significant projects executed by the Company- Actively participated on the Company's Internal Controls Committee - Reviewed and monitored the company’s internal control results and remediation progress - Electronically tracked/managed all Internal Audit findings, issue status, follow-up test procedures - Interviewed and recruited internship personnel, as well as train and monitor their performance to ensure smooth execution of all audit activities- Assisted VP of Internal Audit with development and review of quarterly report/presentation to the Audit Committee Show less Lead of 3-5 member audit teams for project, process, remediation assignments, and governmental audits over the following areas: Financial Controls Policies and Procedures, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), Revenue Recognition, Lease Accounting, Billing, Supply Chain Management, Unrecorded Liabilities, Payroll, Timekeeping, Subcontracting, Goodwill, Cognos Accounting System, Consolidation, Property Plant & Equipment, Commitments and Contingencies, Stock Options, and Procurement. Key Responsibilities:- Planned, executed, and reported audit results for various domestic and international Engineering, Procurement, Construction contracts ranging in value from $300 million to $5 billion- Assessed financial control environment, which included an assessment of the following: the reliability and integrity of information; compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations; the safeguarding of assets; the economical and efficient use of resources; and the accomplishment of established objectives- Prepared and presented audit findings, audit status, and final audit reports to line management and business unit executives- Monitored performance and coached subordinate staff Show less Conducted regulatory compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 internal control effectiveness testing for Maintenance & Construction, Energy & Chemicals, and Nuclear industries. Key Responsibilities:- Data analysis as well as attribute and substantive testing on Shaw’s financial and operational processes- Identified and communicated audit findings, opportunities for improvement, and recommended solutions with key process owners - Reported audit testing status and findings to front line Internal Audit Management Show less

  • Senior Internal Auditor / Supervisor

    Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Internal Auditor 2

    Nov 2008 - Jul 2011

  • Internal Auditor 1

    Feb 2007 - Nov 2008
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  BRECO Federal Credit Union

  Feb 2012 - May 2014

  Board Member / Director

  Key Responsibilities:- Establish policies, strategic direction, and objectives of credit union- Support, review the performance, and set the compensation of the chief executive officer- Approve quarterly and annual budgets and ensure the availability of adequate financial resources

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  General Health System / Baton Rouge General

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  • CAE/Director, Internal Audit / Corporate Compliance Officer / Privacy Officer

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Manager, Internal Audit & Corporate Compliance

    Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
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  Amedisys

  Jan 2016 - now

  Responsible for launching and facilitating the company’s enterprise risk management (ERM) program and directing operations of Internal Audit and SOX/Financial Controls department. Responsible for directing operations of Internal Audit and SOX/Financial Controls department.

  • Senior Director of Assurance Services

    Apr 2018 - now

  • Director of Assurance Services

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2018
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  The Institute of Internal Auditors - Baton Rouge chapter

  Jun 2016 - now

  Board of Governors