Shamika B.

About Shamika B.

I am an Audit and Risk professional with a growing focus in internal audit, controls, and governance within technology-driven environments.In my current role as a Premium Audit Specialist, I support audit-related processes, analyze documentation, and contribute to identifying discrepancies, control gaps, and areas for improvement. This experience has strengthened my ability to think critically about risk, operational effectiveness, and compliance.I recently passed the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam, which has deepened my understanding of IT audit, risk management, and control frameworks. I am currently working toward meeting the experience requirements for full certification.I am particularly interested in opportunities to expand my exposure to internal audit functions, including risk assessments, control testing, and process evaluations. I am passionate about contributing to organizations by strengthening accountability, improving processes, and supporting informed decision-making.Core Areas of Focus:• Internal Audit & Risk Assessment • Internal Controls & Process Improvement • Governance & Compliance • Information Security & Risk Awareness I am always open to connecting with professionals in audit, risk, and governan

Experience

1. Premium Audit Specialist

   Kinsale Insurance

   Mar 2025 — Present · VA, US

   Conduct risk-based financial audits to verify payroll, revenue, and operational data used in policy exposure calculations. Evaluate documentation reliability, identify reporting discrepancies, and ensure compliance with regulatory and policy classification standards.Key responsibilities include:• Perform documentation-based control testing to validate reported financial exposures and detect inconsistencies• Assess accuracy of payroll, revenue, and operational records through evidence-supported review• Identify discrepancies, documentation gaps, and compliance exceptions; escalate findings for resolution• Apply regulatory classification rules to determine correct risk exposure and policy adherence• Analyze complex records to evaluate reporting integrity and support risk-based decision-making• Ensure adherence to audit timelines and documentation standards aligned with compliance requirements• Communicate audit findings clearly to stakeholders, supporting resolution of risk and control issues

Education

• Adelphi University

  Master of Science - MS, Emergency Management

  2018 — 2021

• Defense Acquisition University

  Certification, Workforce Development and Training

  2015 — 2015

• Coursera

  Cybersecurity

• State University of New York at Oswego

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Justice

• Liberty University

  Doctorate

  2028

Skills

• Creative Writing
• Teamwork
• Persistence
• Outlook
• Social Networking
• Data Import/Export
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Filing
• Appointment Scheduling
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Data Research
• Editing
• Customer Service
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Solid Computer Skills
• English
• Online Research
• Policy
• Government
• Communication
• Data Entry
• Analytical Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Criminal Justice
• Research
• Data Analysis
• Social Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Memos
• Facebook
• Networking