Dejon Pitts
Fayetteville
Summary
Results-driven Internal Control Officer with the U.S Army, supporting over 12,000 personnel; responsible for executing Internal Control programs to test and strengthen financial management operations; conducted compliance reviews per Department of Defense policies and directives to prevent and identify fraud, waste, and abuse with government funds.
Experienced with identifying and addressing internal control weaknesses. Utilizes comprehensive understanding of risk management practices to enhance compliance and safeguard assets. Knowledge of financial process evaluation and operational efficiency improvement.
Served as a Deputy Disbursing Officer in Honduras, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and North Carolina; responsible for over $90M of government providing service to Servicemembers and contractors with zero loss of funds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Control Officer
Army
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining workflows, simplifying complex processes, and eliminating redundancies.
- Administered training to workers regarding internal control guidelines and standards.
- Identified potential risks and developed effective preventive strategies.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to discuss progress towards achieving control objectives, addressing any concerns or roadblocks as needed.
- Identified areas for improvement in financial reporting through meticulous review of documentation and procedures.
Deputy Disbursing Officer
Army
02.2012 - 06.2023
- Formulated extensive training initiatives to improve capabilities of disbursing team members across the enterprise.
- Drove cost savings initiatives by negotiating favorable terms with vendors and suppliers during the disbursement process.
- Implemented automation solutions, optimizing efficiency in the disbursing process while reducing human error risks.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial transactions with meticulous attention to detail in reconciling accounts.
- Maintained accurate records of disbursements, supporting robust auditing processes and regulatory compliance efforts.
Education
Homeland Security
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02.2024
Skills
- Accounting experience
- Critical thinking skills
- Control testing
- Documentation review
- Risk mitigation
- Ethics management
- Financial software expertise
- Risk management expertise
- Risk management assurance
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Internal Control Officer
Army
06.2023 - 08.2025
Deputy Disbursing Officer
Army
02.2012 - 06.2023
Homeland Security
Columbia Southern University
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