Topic: Internal Audit
Subject: System Auditor for special project work
Submitted on 09-15-10 4:07 pm
Message:
I am currently working at a consulting company and there is an immediate need for system auditors in the New York area. If you are interested, please send me a resume at [email protected]
Message:
I am currently working at a consulting company and there is an immediate need for system auditors in the New York area. If you are interested, please send me a resume at [email protected]
Replies
Subject: Re:System Auditor for special project work
Submitted on 03-17-11 3:55 pm.
Message:
William, I learned about your through FENG. I am a member of the Ft Lauderdale Chapter of FENG and am looking for the position of Director of Internal Audit or Manager of Internal Audit. I was most recently with National Beverage Corporation here in Ft Lauderdale and served as their Director of Internal Audit. I have my MBA and CIA and would like to move back north. I have copied my resume for your use. I appreciate it if you advise me of any good matches that you are aware of. I can be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at 612-387-0264. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks
Bruce Holberg
BRUCE C. HOLBERG, CIA
200 Jacaranda Drive, B - 4 612. 387. 0264
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 [email protected]
SUMMARY
Self-motivated, results oriented Internal Audit Director with extensive experience in developing and redesigning internal audit departments, domestic and internationally in 19 countries. Results include strong internal controls, workable risk assessments, Sarbanes Oxley and SEC compliance
and increase in corporate focus on good internal controls and “Best Practices”. Enjoy Internal Audit as a personal passion. Strengths include:
Audit Report Processes
Process Improvement
Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
Key Liaison / Mediator
Program Development
SAP Liaison
Audit Controls
Procedural Efficiency
Risk Assessments
NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORPORATION, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2008 – 2009
Fifth largest producer of carbonated beverages in US with sales of $566M.
Director of Internal Audit
Reported to Board of Directors and Senior Vice President. Managed Internal Audit Department and conducted financial, compliance and operational audits. Managed one Senior Internal Audit Specialist.
• Developed new audit programs and policies and procedures which improved internal controls.
• Trained local Managers in 12 states on key internal controls resulting in improved financial results.
UNITED SUBCONTRACTORS, INC., Minneapolis, MN 2006 – 2008
Large privately-owned installer of residential and commercial insulation with sales of $500M.
Director of Internal Audit
Managed department and conducted annual and quarterly risk reviews and audits. Directed and conducted internal audits at 61 locations and corporate headquarters functions. Managed one Senior Internal Auditor.
• Developed new audit report practices and added “Best Practices” focus to each audit report.
• Audited businesses and organizations that had not been audited in over five years.
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED, Kenosha, WI 2004 - 2006
Global developer and manufacturer of tool solutions with sales of $2.4B.
Manager of Internal Audit
Managed Internal Audit staff with three Senior Internal Auditors. Reviewed Sarbanes Oxley and served as SOX liaison to all auditees.
• Redesigned risk reviews and developed new audit schedules that suited the revised corporate risk profile.
• Created new office environment without any expense.
WAUSAU PAPER CORPORATION, Wausau, WI 2003 - 2004
Manufacturer of paper products with sales of $1B.
Manager of Internal Audit
Managed internal audits at all 10 US plants and headquarters.
• Redesigned audit reports which provided more clarification of issues and resolutions.
• Conducted plant audits and developed recommendations which reduced Sarbanes Oxley risks.
PQ CORPORATION, Valley Forge, PA 1996 – 2003
World’s largest producer of sodium silicate and highway glass spheres. Privately owned since 1831. Sales of $600M.
Senior Internal Auditor
Managed Audit Department and conducted audits at 19 foreign subsidiaries and 22 US plants. Conducted foreign audits that met all local and international accounting requirements and laws.
• Served as key SAP liaison with auditees as company successfully implemented SAP across US.
• Redesigned audit reporting practices and introduced internal audits to foreign subsidiaries.
BRUCE C. HOLBERG, CIA Page Two
UGI CORPORATION / AMERIGAS, King of Prussia, PA 1992 – 1996
Largest US distributor of propane gas to residential consumers and industrial customers with sales of $5.9B.
Supervisor of Internal Audit
Managed internal audit for all states west of Mississippi River. Managed staff of three Senior Internal Auditors.
• Covered over 240 audit locations and developed new audit assessments and reporting practices.
• Streamlined inventory usage, improved counting accuracy and thereby helped plants achieve financial goals.
PRIOR TO 1992:
E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, Wilmington, DE
Global manufacturer of chemicals, oil and coal with sales of $33.7B.
Held variety of progressively responsible positions in internal audit, finance, accounting and human resources.
• Member of 10 person financial team that worked seven months in New York City on Conoco acquisition.
• Redesigned corporate accounts payable check clearing process. Established new clearing bank in Colstrip, MT which produced slowest check clearing times in the US and improved DuPont’s profits by over $5M.
MILITARY
Staff Sergeant, US AIR FORCE, Strategic Air Command, Finance Department
Carswell AFB, Fort Worth, TX
Supervised several different finance and accounting functions
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Graduated with Honors
Bachelors of Science (BS), Finance, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), certified in 1994, Audit’s version of the CPA
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), in process
AFFILATIONS / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member, Institute of Internal Auditors, South Florida,
Twin Cities, Milwaukee and Philadelphia Chapters for 18 years
President of 850 member Philadelphia Chapter. Board of Governors Member and
Chair of two Committees at Philadelphia Chapter
Big Brother and Board Member for with Big Brothers / Big Sisters for eight years
Treasurer and Board Member, English – Speaking Union for 15 years
Officer and Member of Toastmasters for five years
Volunteer for Hospice for one year
COMPUTER SKILLS
SAP, Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook, Navision and a variety of other corporate specific finance and accounting software
Message:
William, I learned about your through FENG. I am a member of the Ft Lauderdale Chapter of FENG and am looking for the position of Director of Internal Audit or Manager of Internal Audit. I was most recently with National Beverage Corporation here in Ft Lauderdale and served as their Director of Internal Audit. I have my MBA and CIA and would like to move back north. I have copied my resume for your use. I appreciate it if you advise me of any good matches that you are aware of. I can be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at 612-387-0264. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks
Bruce Holberg
BRUCE C. HOLBERG, CIA
200 Jacaranda Drive, B - 4 612. 387. 0264
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 [email protected]
SUMMARY
Self-motivated, results oriented Internal Audit Director with extensive experience in developing and redesigning internal audit departments, domestic and internationally in 19 countries. Results include strong internal controls, workable risk assessments, Sarbanes Oxley and SEC compliance
and increase in corporate focus on good internal controls and “Best Practices”. Enjoy Internal Audit as a personal passion. Strengths include:
Audit Report Processes
Process Improvement
Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
Key Liaison / Mediator
Program Development
SAP Liaison
Audit Controls
Procedural Efficiency
Risk Assessments
NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORPORATION, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2008 – 2009
Fifth largest producer of carbonated beverages in US with sales of $566M.
Director of Internal Audit
Reported to Board of Directors and Senior Vice President. Managed Internal Audit Department and conducted financial, compliance and operational audits. Managed one Senior Internal Audit Specialist.
• Developed new audit programs and policies and procedures which improved internal controls.
• Trained local Managers in 12 states on key internal controls resulting in improved financial results.
UNITED SUBCONTRACTORS, INC., Minneapolis, MN 2006 – 2008
Large privately-owned installer of residential and commercial insulation with sales of $500M.
Director of Internal Audit
Managed department and conducted annual and quarterly risk reviews and audits. Directed and conducted internal audits at 61 locations and corporate headquarters functions. Managed one Senior Internal Auditor.
• Developed new audit report practices and added “Best Practices” focus to each audit report.
• Audited businesses and organizations that had not been audited in over five years.
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED, Kenosha, WI 2004 - 2006
Global developer and manufacturer of tool solutions with sales of $2.4B.
Manager of Internal Audit
Managed Internal Audit staff with three Senior Internal Auditors. Reviewed Sarbanes Oxley and served as SOX liaison to all auditees.
• Redesigned risk reviews and developed new audit schedules that suited the revised corporate risk profile.
• Created new office environment without any expense.
WAUSAU PAPER CORPORATION, Wausau, WI 2003 - 2004
Manufacturer of paper products with sales of $1B.
Manager of Internal Audit
Managed internal audits at all 10 US plants and headquarters.
• Redesigned audit reports which provided more clarification of issues and resolutions.
• Conducted plant audits and developed recommendations which reduced Sarbanes Oxley risks.
PQ CORPORATION, Valley Forge, PA 1996 – 2003
World’s largest producer of sodium silicate and highway glass spheres. Privately owned since 1831. Sales of $600M.
Senior Internal Auditor
Managed Audit Department and conducted audits at 19 foreign subsidiaries and 22 US plants. Conducted foreign audits that met all local and international accounting requirements and laws.
• Served as key SAP liaison with auditees as company successfully implemented SAP across US.
• Redesigned audit reporting practices and introduced internal audits to foreign subsidiaries.
BRUCE C. HOLBERG, CIA Page Two
UGI CORPORATION / AMERIGAS, King of Prussia, PA 1992 – 1996
Largest US distributor of propane gas to residential consumers and industrial customers with sales of $5.9B.
Supervisor of Internal Audit
Managed internal audit for all states west of Mississippi River. Managed staff of three Senior Internal Auditors.
• Covered over 240 audit locations and developed new audit assessments and reporting practices.
• Streamlined inventory usage, improved counting accuracy and thereby helped plants achieve financial goals.
PRIOR TO 1992:
E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, Wilmington, DE
Global manufacturer of chemicals, oil and coal with sales of $33.7B.
Held variety of progressively responsible positions in internal audit, finance, accounting and human resources.
• Member of 10 person financial team that worked seven months in New York City on Conoco acquisition.
• Redesigned corporate accounts payable check clearing process. Established new clearing bank in Colstrip, MT which produced slowest check clearing times in the US and improved DuPont’s profits by over $5M.
MILITARY
Staff Sergeant, US AIR FORCE, Strategic Air Command, Finance Department
Carswell AFB, Fort Worth, TX
Supervised several different finance and accounting functions
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Graduated with Honors
Bachelors of Science (BS), Finance, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), certified in 1994, Audit’s version of the CPA
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), in process
AFFILATIONS / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member, Institute of Internal Auditors, South Florida,
Twin Cities, Milwaukee and Philadelphia Chapters for 18 years
President of 850 member Philadelphia Chapter. Board of Governors Member and
Chair of two Committees at Philadelphia Chapter
Big Brother and Board Member for with Big Brothers / Big Sisters for eight years
Treasurer and Board Member, English – Speaking Union for 15 years
Officer and Member of Toastmasters for five years
Volunteer for Hospice for one year
COMPUTER SKILLS
SAP, Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook, Navision and a variety of other corporate specific finance and accounting software