KELLY A.

NOVAK, CPA
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-750-3731 (H) * 215-847-4431 (C)
knc29766@westpost.net

CAREER PROFILE
Highly accomplished finance executive / audit professional with over 18 years of
progressively responsible experience in:
* Auditing
* Regulatory Compliance
* Asset Management
* Risk Management
* SEC Reporting
* Financial Reporting / Analysis
* Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
* Mergers & Acquisitions
* Staff Training & Development
* Contract Management
* Leadership / Team Building
* Due Diligence
Collaborated on a global basis to ensure worldwide adherence to corporate and le
gal policies and perform global risk assessment and audits. Identified risk exp
osures against key strategies and effectively translated into audit and risk ove
rsight activities. Excellent analytical, negotiating, and verbal and written co
mmunication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dow Jones & Company, Inc., South Brunswick, NJ 1993 - Present
Global Financial Audit Director (2005 - Present)
US SEC Registrant through 2008; 7,500 employees; $2B in revenue.
Managed audit department of 15-20 individuals with four direct reports through 2
008, and a department of four individuals with two direct reports since 2008 as
part of the Dow Jones acquisition by News Corporation in 2007. Reported to Chie
f Auditor of Dow Jones & Company through 2008. Reported to CFO of Dow Jones & C
ompany and Senior VP of Audit / Chief Auditor of News Corporation post acquisiti
on in 2008.
* Responsible for execution and completion of Dow Jones' global audit plan annua
lly.
* Oversee global audit, risk management, regulatory compliance, and asset and fr
aud. Scope included 90 bureau offices around the world and primary operations l
ocated in the U.S., London, Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt, China, Japan, India, Mos
cow, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
* Meet with senior management on a quarterly basis to ensure audit is focusing o
n key business and financial risks within the company.
* Provide guidance and oversight on the design of internal controls, execution o
f test procedures, and remediation of critical deficiencies.
* Prioritize issues based on their significance and impact and collaborate with
business partners to develop practical and cost effective recommendations.
* Manage department's budget and recruiting of audit personnel and oversee Sarba
nes Oxley initiative.
* Prepared Board and Audit Committee materials for the Chief Auditor and present
ed to the Audit and Disclosure Committees when Dow Jones was an SEC registrant.
* Performed due diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions globally.
Achievements:
* Oversaw successful implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 program with no signif
icant deficiencies noted for each year following implementation.
* Successfully negotiated ongoing cost savings with external audit firm by provi
ding increased reliance on internal audit function and audit work over financial
reporting.
* Effectively worked with Human Resources, Legal, and Corporate Security to cond
uct special investigations surrounding fraud, circulation, and ABC reporting.
* Effectively presented audit results to business partners to drive positive cha
nge within the company.
* Participated in many company initiatives with focus on risk management, polici
es and procedures, and pre and post implementation reviews.
Audit Manager (2000 - 2004)
* Managed the execution of the internal audit plan by performing reviews of the
effectiveness of internal controls in place to safeguard assets and ensure the i
ntegrity of financial and operational records.
* Reviewed work papers of senior and staff auditors in a timely manner to ensure
all conclusions were properly documented and supported.
* Managed audit staff's professional development including preparation of their
yearly performance reviews. Provided constructive comments and guidance.
* Conducted audit closing meetings and discussed audit findings and recommendati
ons with appropriate management.
* Assisted Finance Department (specifically CFO) with World Trade Center insuran
ce claim processing following 9/11, resulting in a favorable settlement to Dow J
ones. Managed and coordinated audit of a wholly owned segment within Dow Jones
that was relied upon by the external audit firm, resulting in significant cost s
avings.
Audit Supervisor (1997 - 2000)
* Supervised and performed audits of the Dow Jones business and its subsidiaries
in accordance with Internal Auditing Standards.
* Developed audit programs for areas not previously audited. Demonstrated atten
tion to detail and was consistently able to handle multiple assignments, worked
well under pressure, and met audit deadlines.
* Performed audits on financial operations worldwide, wrote associated audit rep
orts, and effectively communicated results to business unit management and inter
nal audit management.
* Managed and participated in plan to audit Newswires Distributor on a rotationa
l basis leading to audit claims of approximately $1M and settlement amounts of a
pproximately $200K.
* Improved business relationships between DJ Newswires management and distributo
rs.
* Managed unclaimed and due diligence research bringing over $250K back to incom
e in 2001, and over $500K in savings since 1998.
Senior Auditor (1993 - 1997)
Performed financial and operational audits over the Wall Street Journal printing
plants, community newspapers throughout the U.S, and corporate operations in Ne
w Jersey and New York offices.
Coopers & Lybrand (PricewaterhouseCoopers), Philadelphia, PA 1991 - 1993
Auditor
Assisted in planning audit engagements and executed audit procedures. Identifie
d improvements in internal control matters concerning financial, accounting, and
administrative areas. Audited financial statements to ensure compliance with G
AAP.
EDUCATION
B.S., Accounting, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
CERTIFICATIONS / AFFILIATIONS
Certified Public Accountant - PA
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Institute of Internal Auditors, New Jersey Chapter