Janea Dimayuga
Lake Zurich
Summary
Results-oriented internal audit leader with extensive experience executing SOX and financial audits. Proven ability to drive efficiency and innovation in audit processes, mentor high-performing teams, and deliver strategic insights that enhance risk management and strengthen organizational controls.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Internal Audit
Brunswick Corporation
Mettawa
03.2024 - Current
- Lead and execute end-to-end operational, financial, and SOX-related audits and strategic initiatives, consistently delivering high-quality results within budget and tight deadlines.
- Direct, mentor, and develop a team of 6 audit staff and seniors, fostering a high-performance culture through real-time coaching, structured feedback, and individualized development plans.
- Play a key role in SOX implementation and ongoing compliance efforts, partnering with business stakeholders to design, document, and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
- Partner with the Vice President of Internal Audit to perform enterprise-wide fraud risk and inherent risk assessments, incorporating advanced analytics to identify emerging risks.
- Manage budgets and resource allocations for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Champion innovation within the audit function by leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to streamline audit testing, enhance risk identification, and reduce manual effort across workflows.
- Identified and implemented automation opportunities, including AI-assisted analytics and reporting, enhancing audit efficiency and expanding risk coverage.
- Provided advisory services to cross-functional business units, guiding leadership on internal control design and risk mitigation strategies to strengthen control environment.
- Performed root cause analysis on control deficiencies, delivering actionable recommendations that strengthened internal controls and mitigated risk exposure.
- Prepare and review executive-level audit reports and memoranda, clearly communicating key findings, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to management by influencing control enhancements and embedding AI-driven insights and continuous auditing techniques into business processes to enable a more proactive, data-driven audit function.
Internal Audit Manager
Brunswick Corporation
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed team of 8 staff and seniors, providing feedback, coaching, and supervision to enhance individual development and achieve team goals.
- Execute and manage all phases of assigned audits (operational and financial) and administrative projects within budget and deadlines.
- Identify and seek opportunities to automate (i.e., data analytics) and improve efficiencies within the audit process.
- Assist the Vice President of Internal Audit in the fraud and inherent risk assessments.
- Analyze underlying root causes of control gaps and recommendations and effectively communicate findings to Senior Management.
- Reviewed and prepared audit reports and memorandums to effectively communicate audit results to Brunswick Management.
- Assisted Brunswick Management in establishing a robust control environment through guidance on risks and controls to mitigate exposures.
Manager, Financial Reporting
Brunswick Corporation
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Coordinated preparation of Form 10-Q, 10-K filings, ensuring accuracy of financial statements, footnotes, and Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A).
- Assisted in the preparation and coordination of the quarterly Earnings Release and Management Investor Deck.
- Reviewed supporting financial data from Divisional team members to validate external reporting process and footnote disclosures.
- Participated in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes such as trial balance reviews and balance sheet reviews.
- Managed derivative journal entries and hedging transactions to support Company’s hedging strategies.
- Identified opportunities to automate or redesign processes to support overall Brunswick Corporate Accounting initiatives.
Supervising Senior Auditor
Brunswick Corporation
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Led audits of business processes supporting operational and financial activities, enhancing resource planning and ensuring quality through review of team member’s work product.
- Evaluated risks and provided recommendations to mitigate them, improving operational efficiency across Brunswick divisions.
- Assisted the company’s external auditors by performing reliance testing that supports the Company’s assessment of internal controls per Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
- Prepared audit reports and memorandums to effectively communicate audit results and insights to Brunswick management.
- Developed audit training materials for staff and interns to better understand the audit methodology, audit testing and documentation, how to effectively perform walkthroughs, etc.
Senior Auditor
Brunswick Corporation
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Led audits of business processes supporting operational and financial activities, enhancing resource planning and scoping while reviewing team member work products.
- Evaluated risks and provided actionable recommendations to mitigate issues and enhance efficiency across all Brunswick divisions.
- Assisted the company’s external auditors by performing reliance testing that supports the Company’s assessment of internal controls per Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
- Prepared audit reports and memorandums to effectively communicate audit findings and insights to Brunswick management.
- Developed audit training materials for staff and interns to better understand the audit methodology, audit testing and documentation, how to effectively perform walkthroughs, etc.
Senior Internal Controls Analyst
Stericycle
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Identified risks related to business objectives and evaluated controls to enhance risk management, control, and governance processes.
- Provided consultative support to business partners for creating or modifying policies and procedures, ensuring maintenance of internal control and compliance.
- Coordinated and monitored remediation projects for significant deficiencies and material weaknesses identified by internal and external auditors.
- Assisted in the evaluation of new Accounting Standards and determined the impact on the organization and financial reporting functions.
Internal Controls Analyst
Zebra Technologies
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Created Zebra’s risk control matrix, containing approximately 260 standardized controls for a combined company after the acquisition of Motorola Solutions.
- Audited the design and implementation as well as the operating effectiveness of Zebra’s internal controls.
- Led meetings with Zebra management and key control owners to discuss actionable recommendations for enhancing internal control implementation.
- Facilitated SOX workshops to educate facilities on compliance requirements and implications of SOX.
- Facilitated wDesk (SOX tool) training for Internal Audit, External Auditors, and key control/process owners to ensure effective use of compliance tools.
- Assisted in facilitating and implementing Zebra’s brand-new SOX program with the Senior Global SOX Manager.
Auditor
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Planned and executed quarterly reviews and annual audit procedures for Fortune 500 companies, ensuring thorough collaboration with engagement team to meet client needs.
- Audited complex components of financial statements, focusing on revenue, tax, equity, and goodwill to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Audited the design and implementation as well as operating effectiveness of internal controls for both public and private companies.
- Managed daily audit operations, including testing templates, enhancing testing areas, and aligning client expectations with audit deliverables.
Education
B.S. - Accounting and Finance
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2013
Skills
SOX compliance
Audit risk management
Fraud Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Internal Controls Design & Optimization
Audit Process Transformation & Efficiency Improvement
AI audit analytics
Project management
Root cause analysis
Executive Communication & Reporting
Stakeholder management
Team leadership
Strategic advisory
System Proficiency
- Diligent (Highbond)
- Workiva (wDesk)
- Oracle
- Power BI
Languages
Tagalog
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Manager, Internal Audit
Brunswick Corporation
03.2024 - Current
Internal Audit Manager
Brunswick Corporation
03.2021 - 03.2024
Manager, Financial Reporting
Brunswick Corporation
01.2020 - 03.2021
Supervising Senior Auditor
Brunswick Corporation
04.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Auditor
Brunswick Corporation
08.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Internal Controls Analyst
Stericycle
02.2017 - 08.2017
Internal Controls Analyst
Zebra Technologies
05.2015 - 02.2017
Auditor
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
07.2013 - 05.2015
B.S. - Accounting and Finance
DePaul University