Kelsey Muth

About Kelsey Muth

Financial Reporting Manager at Munich American Reassurance Company managing the IFRS…

Experience

1. Lead Senior Auditor

   Lowe's Companies, Inc.

   Sep 2019 — Present · Mooresville, NC, US

   Oversee the day-to-day tasks for the SOX program, including consulting with Management on controls and narrative documentation, executing control testing, and managing recurring activities (302, 404, control, and narrative certifications, etc.) to ensure compliance • Lead the annual fraud risk assessment and testing of entity-level controls to assess the tone at the top related to fraud and the effectiveness of controls in compliances areas, such as code of conduct, hiring practices, and complaint monitoring • Conduct the audit risk assessment process for operational audits by identifying risks and process gaps and developing and executing test plans to ensure the appropriate controls are designed and operating effectively to mitigate risks • Communicate audit findings and process improvement recommendations verbally and via audit reports to varying levels of Management, including Vice President and Executive-level leadership • Partner with Directors and Vice Presidents to develop resolution plans that address audit findings and perform quarterly monitoring procedures to ensure plans are executed • Leverage data analytics tools, including PowerBI and Excel, to define audit scope, create testing efficiencies, and deliver insights via concise, comprehensive data visualizations and reporting • Research and interpret accounting standards to provide Management with guidance for treatment of complex transactions and accounting issues • Serve as the team liaison for audit related activities with cross functional business unit Management, IT auditors, and external auditors • Demonstrate effective project management by discussing project expectations and maintaining consistent communication throughout the engagement with the audit team and management

Education

• Marquette University

  Master’s Degree, Accounting, Graduate Student

  2015 — 2016

• Marquette University

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

  2011 — 2015