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Reading, MA, US

• Execute substantive testing of regulatory and risk reports
• Effectively communicating the validation or testing process, status, and results to Independent Testing & Validation leadership, business, and risk partners.
• Writing and/or reviewing reports or presentations that clearly articulate the results/conclusions of validation or testing activities.
• Effectively communicating with Independent Testing & Validation Leadership and escalating concerns or issues as appropriate.
• Identifying and implementing efficiencies and process improvements.
• Providing credible challenge and recommendations to IT&V Leadership as needed.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Carried out testing on IT General controls (ITGC) such as access management, change management, computer operations, backup, segregation of duties, audit log, enabled services, remote access control, application level.
• Examined internal controls and IT application controls testing (ITACs) for design appropriateness and operating effectiveness.
• Tested the design and effectiveness of internal control by completing interviews and walkthrough of complex business processes and analyzing result by reviewing documents, composed summary memos, and prepared working.
• Conducted pre implementation reviews, advising management on the adequate controls to be implemented during SDLC.
• Worked alongside with the Audit director in Communicating the results of audit via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to management and the board of directors.
• Carried out follow-up activities in tracking management remediation plans to track and confirm proper resolution.

• Proficiency in ITSOX compliance audits, testing ITGC, IT Application controls and interface checks, and performing SSAE 18 / SOC1 type 2 report, SOC 2 type 1 and SOC 2type II testing.
• Performed Post implementation review for different clients in testing the operating effectiveness of the SDLC applications after implementation.
• Assisted Information security divisions with implementation, and improvement of the information security program.

Lagos, NG

• Evaluate staff compliance with existing banking policies and procedures, as well as, identify and propose modifications as needed.
• Review of branch activities to ensure compliance with relevant bank policies and procedures.
• Examination of documentations to gather information.
• Preparation of reports reflecting the result of the audit carried out.
• Participation in meetings regarding the audit and findings.
• Reported identified risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies to the Chief Auditing Officer and provide recommendations for improving the bank’s operations.