Elrene Wittlinger

About Elrene Wittlinger

Driven, bilingual audit and finance professional with expertise in business development, accounting standards, risk assessment and process improvement. Internal and external audit experience in financial and operational audits performed domestically and internationally. Skilled in Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Internal Audit. Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills and experience working in diverse working environments. Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities with a Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA focused in Accounting and MBA in International Management.Core Knowledge & Skills:=> Corporate Finance=> Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)=> U.S. and International Statutory Reporting (STAT)=> Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance=> Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance=> Risk Management=> Organizational Leadership=> Process Improvement

Experience

1. Internal Auditor

   Bloomberg

   Sep 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Partner with senior management and key stakeholders to monitor and influence strategic initiatives, and provide guidance on risk management topics Evaluate process-level and entity-level controls impacting financial reporting, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as COSO and PCAOB standards. Review audit methodology, update guidance and execute Quality Assurance Improvement Program (QAIP) reviews in accordance with IIA standardsReview and oversee all aspects of the audit, including work done by external auditors assigned to the audit projects Provide recommendations on the design and operating effectiveness of controls that mitigate the highest risks of our organization Deliver data-driven assurance insights to leadership summarizing findings, root causes, and practical recommendations to enhance internal controls and operational effectiveness Contribute to the enhancement of the internal audit methodology, with a focus on ICFR efficiency and audit quality.

Education

• Whitworth University

  MBA, International Management, French, Magna Cum Laude

  2006 — 2007

• Andrews University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature

  1994 — 1999

• Andrews University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Education, Magna Cum Laude

  1994 — 1999

• Eastern Washington University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude

  2007 — 2009