Kevin Strawn
St. John’s,Antigua
Summary
Results-driven Internal Auditor with extensive experience in financial services, enhancing internal controls and compliance through comprehensive audits. Demonstrates strong critical thinking and collaboration skills, leading cross-functional teams to optimize financial processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a commitment to achieving operational efficiency and integrity. Career objective includes advancing audit practices to further strengthen organizational performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Auditor (Management)
State Insurance Company Limited
07.2023 - Current
- Performed, financial, operational, system and process audits on the organization’s functions and report on the adequacy of the internal controls as a contribution to the proper economic, efficient and effective use of resources
- Develop, implement and mange a flexible annual internal audit plan using appropriate risk based methodology
- Training and development to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity and growth within the department
- Performed analytical reviews on financial data to detect errors or discrepancies.
- Conducted interviews with management personnel to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
- Investigated discrepancies that were uncovered during audits.
Internal Audit Officer
ACB Caribbean
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Assist the Chief Internal Auditor to evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and integrity of the systems of control and the practice of compliance within the group, ECCB guidelines, the legal and regulatory framework within Antigua, Barbuda & Grenada and the Group’s policies and procedures
- Liaise closely with external auditors/regulatory agencies to make sound recommendations to control and manage risks effectively
- Any other duties to contribute to the overall goals of the Bank:
- Planned and executed outreach programs such as Christmas Pantry
- Culture initiatives such as 'Free up Fridays'
Internal Audit Officer
Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank
06.2011 - 08.2017
- Executed comprehensive audits from Board approved annual audit plan
- Ensured regulatory compliance based on Laws, AML/CFT, IFRS, ECCB Prudential Guidelines
- Investigated discrepancies and report
- Created and implemented audit programs that could identify risks and assess compliance requirements
- Analyzed and complied data from audits into reports and disseminated them to the proper personnel
- Coached new employees of the company's processes, procedures and deadlines
- Interacted with external auditors in facilitating interim and year-end audits
- Coordinated with other departments to achieve bank-wide goals such as, assisting Human Resource Department in organizing uniforms for the bank
Internship
PwC
06.2010 - 07.2010
- Execution of audit procedures
- Test the operating effectiveness of internal controls
- Perform substantive procedures on final balances
- Perform agreed upon procedures for clients
- Gathered audit data to compile into reports, which were disseminated to the correct personnel and clients
- Audited information and implemented data into the system using Microsoft Excel
- Reviewed company policies against best practices to better understand their level of compliance
Internship
Antigua Commercial Bank
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating data reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements
- Compiled and produced documents and reports and filed, copied or faxed required papers to appropriate parties
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders
- Worked with accounting, loans and customer services departments and helped to coordinate interdepartmental interactions to streamline and enhance company efficiency
- Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Prevented scheduling errors by demonstrating strong attention to detail while managing daily calendar and creating weekly or monthly reports and presentations
- Exceeded specific team goals by collaborating with staff to share and implement best practices
- Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies
Assistant Examination Supervisor
Caribbean Examination Council
05.2009 - 07.2009
- On-site supervision of regional examination (CXC)
Staff Assistant - Auditor
KPMG - Eastern Caribbean
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Execution of audit procedures
- Test the operating effectiveness of internal controls
- Perform substantive procedures on final balances
- Perform agreed upon procedures for clients
- Gathered audit data to compile into reports, which were disseminated to the correct personnel and clients
- Audited information and implemented data into the system using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Reviewed company policies against best practices to better understand their level of compliance
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses
Internship
LIAT - The Caribbean Airlines
12.2006
- Physically counted inventory and updated information on the computer
Education
Master of Professional Accounting - Accounting
Shanghai National Accounting Institute
Pudong, China01.2019
Communication Studies -
University of the West Indies
01.2014
Supervisory Management for Bankers -
University of the West Indies - Open Campus
Antigua01.2013
Risk Management -
Institute of Internal Auditors
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad01.2011
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Cognitive Flexibility and Creativity
- Judgement and Decision Making
- People Management
- Team Collaboration
- Emotional Intelligence
- Customer Service
- Fraud investigations
- Proficient with technology
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- PECB – ISO 27005 Certified Information Systems Risk Manager
- FIBA – Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA)
Accomplishments
- 2019, Outstanding Graduate Award
- 2018, Best Academic Performance Award (MPAcc - Shanghai National Accounting Institute)
- 2018, International Business Simulation Game Competition Award
Activities
- Student Leader – Shanghai National Accounting Institute
- President of the Leeward Island Student’s Association of Trinidad and Tobago – 2011
- Vice President of the Leeward Island Student’s Association of Trinidad and Tobago – 2010
- Treasurer of Milner Hall Accommodations – North Block - 2009/2010
- President of Inter –School Christian fellowship (ISCCF) - 2008
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
First Language
English
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internal Auditor (Management)
State Insurance Company Limited
07.2023 - Current
Internal Audit Officer
ACB Caribbean
11.2019 - 07.2023
Internal Audit Officer
Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank
06.2011 - 08.2017
Internship
PwC
06.2010 - 07.2010
Internship
Antigua Commercial Bank
06.2009 - 08.2009
Assistant Examination Supervisor
Caribbean Examination Council
05.2009 - 07.2009
Staff Assistant - Auditor
KPMG - Eastern Caribbean
06.2007 - 08.2008
Internship
LIAT - The Caribbean Airlines
12.2006
Master of Professional Accounting - Accounting
Shanghai National Accounting Institute
Communication Studies -
University of the West Indies
Supervisory Management for Bankers -
University of the West Indies - Open Campus
Risk Management -
Institute of Internal Auditors
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of the West Indies
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