Robert Kiraly has over 35 years of experience in financial institutions, including 25 years as an Audit Director. He has extensive experience developing and implementing risk-based audits, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programs. Currently, he runs his own consulting practice providing internal control reviews and quality assurance reviews of internal audit departments.
35+ Year Audit Director Develops Risk-Based Audits
1. Robert G. Kiraly, CFE, CRP
22 Landing Road
Huntington, NY 11743
(718) 640-7154
Summary Dynamic 35+ year career at financial institutions in various capacities including 25 years as
Audit Director for a major international financial institution and a SEC registered commercial
bank. Developed and implemented risk based audits for the front office, middle office and
financial operation to enhance internal controls. Project manager for Sarbanes-Oxley review
for a major mortgage Bank and a commercial bank in documenting the internal controls as
required under section 404.
Professional Experience
May, 2016 to Present
July, 2006 to April,
2016
Dec., 2004 to July,
2006
2004 (Aug. – Dec.)
2004 (Jan.-Aug.)
LGKCPA, PLLC
Start up consulting practice providing internal control reviews and quality assurance
reviews of Internal Audit departments in accordance with institute of Internal Audit
standards.
Flushing Bank
Executive Vice President and Chief Audit Officer
Restructured the Audit Department program to a risk-based approach by implementing an
annual Risk Assessment to guide the annual audit program. Developed an IT audit program
and partnered with management to ensure “best practices” are implemented. Successfully
implemented an automated audit application. Grew the Audit Department from two staff to
eleven to keep pace with the Growth of the Bank and risk profile. Implemented an automated
audit work paper application witch improved the quality of the Audit Department.
Responsible for coordinating external and regulatory examination.
New York Commercial Bank (Formally Long Island Commercial Bank)
First Vice President & Financial and Operational Control Officer
Successfully implemented a Sarbanes-Oxley program with the emphasis on
documenting existing financial, operational and information technology controls as well as
enhancing existing controls to improve operations efficiency of the bank. My leadership
resulted in an improvement in the operational efficiency and was well received by the external
CPA firm. Managed the outsourced internal audit company ensuring a timely execution of the
audit schedule and responsive to the audit observations. Assisted the CFO on special projects.
The Outsourcing Partnership, LLC
Audit Director
As Audit Director, I was responsible for maintaining and executing the Audit schedule and the
Sarbanes-Oxley engagements for multiple commercial and retail banking institutions and
investment companies. Reported to senior management of the companies and the Board of
Director’s results of the audits and the status of the Sarbanes-Oxley review.
American Home Mortgage Investment Corporation
Consultant – Robert Half Management Resources
2. 1991 – 2003
1991 - 2001
1990 - 1991
1980 - 1990
Project manager of the Sarbanes-Oxley project team assisting management in evaluating the
adequacy and integrity of the internal control structure over the financial reporting and
disclosure process as required in section 404 of the act.
Prepared final Sarbanes-Oxley reports and presented the results of our review to senior
management.
Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co. (U.S.A.)
Vice President, Information Security (2001 – 2003)
Wrote and developed the comprehensive Information Security programs currently being used.
These were designed to promote efficient practices and procedures while complying with
industry best practices and legal standards. Recognizing the need to educate personnel with
regard to their corporate responsibilities, I implemented the Security Awareness program and
conducted staff training sessions. Coordinated the disaster recovery effort for the Bank and
ensured that the disaster recovery site was is in a state of immediate readiness.
Vice President & Audit Director
As Chief Auditor for a newly-formed audit department, I designed and implemented all initial
audit programs addressing operational, financial and information technology areas. I also
developed and implemented the Risk Management program for the bank. My leadership
earned the Bank the highest rating possible from all regulators for the duration of my tenure.
Responsible for the Trust Division including; Domestic and Global Custody, Corporate
Action/Reorg, Investment Advisory, Lending, securities processing areas and compliance with
GAAP. Audit conclusions were presented to the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee and
senior management in a continuing effort to improve efficiencies, compliance and operating
results.
As liaison with all external auditors, both financial and regulatory-based, I assured the Bank of a
frictionless, coordinated audit process resulting in consistently high rankings from all.
Manufacturers Hanover Trust
Regional Auditor
Responsible for financial and operational audits including planning, budgeting and supervising
audit teams. Audits areas focused on the corporate accounting process, accounts
receivable/payable, payroll and corporate tax provision. Team leader for special management
projects designed to improve managerial effectiveness and increase profitability.
National Westminster Bank USA
Auditing Officer
Concurrently supervised several major audit engagements, involving the planning, organization
and direction of up to twenty staff members. Assisted the external CPA firm in their annual
review of published financial reports. Specialized in personal trust audits and reported directly
to the head of the Trust Audit group. Audits included the personal trust, private banking and
the administration groups providing trust and securities investment services.
Project member for several system development projects ensuring accurate and reliable
accounting information was being prepared at all corporate levels. As a certified fraud
examiner, I managed fraud investigations, alerting and working with the FBI when appropriate.
Several of these involved federal prosecution and testimony based on my findings resulting in
3. convictions.
Computer skills
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point, Project and various Banking applications
Education
C.W. Post Center of Long Island University May, 1980
B.S. Accounting
Successfully completed all parts of the CPA Exam
Professional Associations
References
Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Risk Professional (CRP)
ABA Audit Group member
Furnished upon request