Terryl Yelverton
Brandon
Summary
Internal Auditor with extensive experience at the Dept of Defense, specializing in fraud detection and risk management. Demonstrated success in enhancing internal controls and compliance through data analysis and effective communication. Skilled in delivering actionable insights and fostering collaboration to drive process improvements and achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Auditor
Dept of Army/412th TEC
Vicksburg
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Adhered to GAAS and GAGAS standards during audit program operations and working paper production.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction.
- Gathered and recorded scope-related transactions in Excel, reconciling data for accuracy.
- Presented audit findings to management using clear, non-technical language.
- Identified fraud risks and formulated strategies to mitigate potential threats.
- Ensured proper filing of all necessary documents in compliance with company policy.
- Compiled and analyzed audit data, disseminating reports to relevant personnel.
- Collaborated with management to address major risks and improve internal controls.
Internal Auditor
Dept of Defense/MS National Guard/USPFO
Flowood
03.2020 - 11.2024
- Adhered to GAGAS and GAAS standards when carrying out audit program operations and producing working papers.
- Delivered a superior level of customer service to MS National Guard clients.
- Prepared audit plans based on client requests and risk assessment.
- Gathered expense transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format, and reconciled balances.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Provided audit updates to leadership.
- Prepared detailed, easy-to-understand reports that included findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
- Identified potential fraud risks and developed strategies to mitigate them.
- Evaluated existing accounting processes for efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were properly filed according to company policy.
- Addressed and resolved audit issues.
- Analyzed data from audits, compiled it into reports and disseminated to proper personnel.
- Collaborated with management to address all major risks.
- Helped department leaders devise and implement remediation plans to address identified concerns.
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
- Reported on internal controls recommendations to professionals.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Ensured that all reports were filed accurately and timely according to applicable laws.
- Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
- Reviewed financial documents to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Developed audit programs and internal control systems to identify areas of risk.
- Provided recommendations on how to improve internal control environment.
- Analyzed business operations and identified opportunities for improvement in internal control systems.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Documented audit findings in formal reports presented to senior management team.
- Supervised office and personnel during manager absences to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Prepared presentations summarizing audit results for board meetings.
- Conducted interviews with management personnel to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Maintained a database of all completed audits and their results.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Drafted audit reports to display findings.
- Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Provided detailed, yet understandable risk and compliance concepts to key stakeholders in organization.
- Performed analytical reviews on financial data to detect errors or discrepancies.
- Researched new developments in auditing standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Coached new employees to inform and educate on processes, procedures and deadlines.
- Investigated discrepancies that were uncovered during audits.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided expert advice on fraud-related issues to internal stakeholders, enhancing the organization's fraud prevention efforts.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding suspected fraudulent activities or suspicious behavior.
- Used multiple data sources to derive end-to-end fraud performance metrics.
- Conducted detailed analysis of transactional data to identify and investigate suspicious activities and potential fraud patterns.
- Utilized the ACFE Report to the Nations to determine the highest fraud risk areas to include in the audit scope.
- Conducted entrance and exit conferences with detailed information for their easy reference.
- Prepared and presented audit binders for meetings with senior leaders regarding audit findings.
- Used statistical sampling for large data populations.
- Included graphs, pivot tables, and graphics for visual storytelling in each audit report.
Legal Clerk/Paralegal/External Analyst
Dept of Justice/United States Trustee
Jackson
10.2003 - 02.2020
- Prepared legal pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and other legal documents.
- Data mining.
- Filed legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Assisted attorneys during hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials as needed.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Audited bankrupt individual and business contracts, tax returns, bank statements, operating reports, expenditures, assets, creditors, loan documents, deeds, reconciliations, amortizations, and financial statements in order to create a financial picture, identify questionable transactions, make comparisons to verify the financial position, conduct fraud analysis, prepare reports, and communicate the findings.
- Researched federal, state, and local reporting entities to determine the history of violations by bankrupt individuals and/or businesses.
- Organization and categorization of financial facts, and communication with leaders regarding bankruptcy findings.
- Compiled data, created reports, and prepared documents for consideration, presentation, and filing with the court.
- Prepared reports and presented them to other government agency leaders (IRS, FBI, USAO, MSTC) for use in government trials and negotiations.
- Participated in resolution conferences, both internally and externally.
- Prepared for and participated in depositions and trials.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate - Accounting
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS07-2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS12-2008
Skills
- Internal controls and compliance
- Fraud detection and identification
- Data analysis and analytics
- Risk assessment and management
- Financial reporting and statement analysis
- Audit compliance and procedures
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Report writing and preparation
- Customer service excellence
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- GAAP and GAGAS compliance knowledge
- Process improvement strategies
- Team collaboration and communication
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication skills
- Time management techniques
- Evidence preparation
Certification
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), effective November 16, 2017, #588384.
- Certified DoD Financial Manager, Level 3, effective June 2020.
Volunteer
- Puckett Volunteer Fire Department - Volunteer Firefighter - Puckett, MS April 2022 to Present = Fire Dept team member who rushes to medical, fire, severe weather, and other community emergencies during personal time.
- Puckett Baptist Church - Bible Study Teacher - Puckett, MS, September 2022 to Present = Church member who teaches Bible studies to adults during personal time.
Security Clearance
- Active Dept of Defense Secret Security Clearance effective May 2024.
Affiliations
- Dept of Homeland Security/FEMA - Surge/Wave 8 - Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist - Hurricane Maria (Florida) Sept 18, 2017 to Nov 2, 2017 = FEMA Team member who visited affected area for face to face interviews with hurricane survivors to input claims, audit previous hurricane information, process claim updates and answer questions.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internal Auditor
Dept of Army/412th TEC
11.2024 - 03.2025
Internal Auditor
Dept of Defense/MS National Guard/USPFO
03.2020 - 11.2024
Legal Clerk/Paralegal/External Analyst
Dept of Justice/United States Trustee
10.2003 - 02.2020
Post Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate - Accounting
Belhaven University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Belhaven University
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