Audit and Finance Executive - - Specializing in Auditing, Financial Reporting and Risk Management. - Possesses a proven track record in Auditing and Financial Reporting, including identifying IT, Operational and Financial Reporting risks and ensuring controls are in place to mitigate these risks which facilitate financial reporting accuracy and completeness. - Extensive global experience in Financial Reporting and Auditing including current assignment in Hong Kong - A dynamic leader who is able to rely on past experiences in Financial Reporting, Audit and Risk Management when implementing and ensuring operational excellence and financial reporting accuracy.

(Vice President) Head of Asia Pacific Global Audit Services @ Leads and manages the internal audit activity for the RGA Asia Pacific region: - Performs oongoing risk assessments of the business to develop and update the audit plan and audit universe. - Develops and maintains relationships with senior/executive business leaders in the region and corporate control functions. - Leads execution of the audit plan and ensures audit work is risk-based, assesses control design and operational effectiveness, and provides meaningful assurance through cost beneficial recommendations. - Assigns resources to complete audits effectively. - Supervises to ensure auditor has obtained, analyzed, appraised and documented supporting data as a basis for informed, objective audit conclusions and recommendations. - Participates in setting department strategic priorities and leading special audit projects. From January 2015 to Present (10 months) Hong KongExecutive Director Asia Pacific Global Audit Services @ I moved to Hong Kong in 2011 to start up a regional audit department overseeing the Asia Pacific Segment of RGA. I oversee audit activities from Japan to Australia/New Zealand for RGA and attend audit committees and board meetings while providing assurance that no material control weaknesses exist within the Segment. From 2011 to December 2014 (3 years) Hong KongExecutive Director Financial Reporting Asia Pacific @ Performed the duties of Regional Controller for the Asia Pacific Segment of RGA Inc. ($1.5B in Annual Segment Revenues) - Perform oversight and rollup of financials on a US GAAP basis for six main offices in RGA’s fastest growing Segment – Australia/New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong/Southeast Asia, Taiwan and China Financial Controller for RGA Global Reinsurance Company Inc. – a Bermuda based company - Perform oversight and financial reporting for business originating from Malaysia, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Thailand and Japan - Rollup results, prepare reports, and present financials primarily on a US GAAP and Bermuda Statutory basis at periodic RGA Global Board meetings Contribute to the establishment of guidelines, provide strategic direction and foster a spirit of cooperation and coordination among CFO’s and CEO’s of the major offices in the Asia Pacific Segment with the International and Corporate management teams Ensure all accounting related controls were in place and ensure the financial integrity in all aspects of reporting with adherence to company accounting policies and practices Review and analyze financial results and plans for the Asia Pacific business entities - Provide leadership and oversight of accounting processes and financial reporting controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance for the entities in the Asia Pacific Segment - Provide accounting guidance and direction on accounting and reporting requirements for new reinsurance transactions and new legal entities as needed - Supervise staff, oversee and analyze work flows, make recommendations and perform annual and periodic reviews From 2007 to 2011 (4 years) St LouisDirector of International Audit @ - Attend subsidiary Board meetings and report on issues in Australia and the United Kingdom - Visit client companies in an audit role in numerous countries around the world, including but not limited to the United Kingdom, Canada, Argentina, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the US - Perform office and functional reviews at various RGA Office locations around the world. - Meet with external auditors to prepare for joint reviews and activities to cover audit areas while minimizing costs to the Company - Supervise staff and perform annual and periodic performance reviews - Create and assign quarterly work schedule for Department - Meet and discuss issues with management and external clients with goal of addressing issues while maintaining relationships - Analyze risks and controls, create and update audit programs and reports - Perform and review external, internal, IT and compliance audits throughout the US and world - Create SOX test designs and departmental SOX protocol and assign SOX work for over 100 processes to staff annually working with management and external auditor to streamline these activities - Create and update department policies and procedures From 2004 to 2007 (3 years)

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General @ Iowa State University - College of Business From 1987 to 1989 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Systems and Personnel @ Buena Vista University From 1983 to 1986 Joe Hoft is skilled in: Audit, Corporate Financial..., Internal Controls, Budgets, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Business Analysis, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Windows, Auditing