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Maryland, United States

• Plan and manage IT General Controls (ITGC) audits, ensuring compliance with COSO, SAS70, PCI, SOX, NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT standards.• Conduct walkthroughs, formulate test plans, document gaps, test results and exceptions, and recommend remediation.• Assess IT internal controls, including access control, change management, operations, disaster recovery, and job scheduling for compliance and operational audits.• Identify and communicate audit findings to senior management and clients during external audits.• Implement process improvements in SOX testing, leading to increased efficiency in review time and enhanced financial reporting.• Perform all stages of audits, from planning and program preparation to fieldwork execution, reporting, and follow-up.• Coordinate with stakeholders and clients to remediate audit findings and ensure robust system security.• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of data confidentiality, system integrity, reliability, recovery methods, and procedures.• Conduct internal and external IT risk assessments, perform GAP analysis against industry standards, and provide recommendations for mitigation.• Ensure confidentiality of company information and adherence to policy, procedure, and practice in line with FISMA, NIST, and agency standards.• Analyze and interpret data from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security systems to identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities.• Conduct audit review procedures against HITRUST, NIST, PCI, and internal security control frameworks.• Examine systems using Nessus, evaluate vulnerability scan reports, and monitor remediation activities.

Nigeria

• Analysed and identified risks and AML concerns• Reviewed recent news, court documents, and public/private sector white papers• Executed KYC due diligence investigations to meet regulatory requirements.• AML transaction monitoring and case review• Assisted with federal and state regulatory examinations to ensure the most accurate responses and continuation of good standing for the business.• Managed and completed background check process for all employees, partners, and vendors.• Managed and administered annual back-office training programs• Prepared written investigative reports and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)• Maintained required organizational documentation, policies, and procedures• Reviewed documentation to prevent fraud, money laundering, and identity theft losses.• Documented and reported all findings in case management software.• Prepared management reports on department activities and findings.• Presented strategies and findings at monthly department meetings.• Supported development of procedural improvements to maximize effectiveness.• Analyzed reports for discrepancies and suspicious activities.• Followed standard AML procedures and processes.• Collected and examined financial statements and documentation.• Utilized knowledge of AML laws, including BSA, Patriot Act, and US Treasury guidelines.

Abeokuta, Nigeria

• Conducted comprehensive audits of financial and business control systems and operational frameworks, including building risk assessment profiles and spearheading compliance process walk-throughs.• Audited and updated all data into spreadsheets using Finacle and submitted detailed audit reports for use by inspector general in key decision-making processes.• Assisted 3 department leaders in devising and executing remediation plans to address identified concerns.• Briefed company policies against best practices to ensure level of compliance.• Evaluated discrepancies that were uncovered during audits and maintained adherence to IFRS standards and corporate regulations for financial reporting.• Spearheaded an audit program that could identify risks and assess compliance requirements.• Assessed the processes that would improve internal controls and enhanced the operating efficiency by 20%.• Worked closely with the management to address all major risks and supervised the office smoothly and personnel in the absence of the Manager, demonstrating excellent management skills.• Examined data from audits, assembled it into reports, and disseminated to proper personnel and collaborated with external audit professionals to prepare documentation of process evaluations.• Mentored and educated 10 new employees on company processes, procedures, and deadlines.• Reported on internal controls recommendations to the Regional Head of Audit.• Analyzed data and information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy and reviewed vendor invoices and expense reports, identifying discrepancies.• Quantified and assembled client invoices within expected timeframes promoting likelihood of on-time payments and prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.• Mitigated financial discrepancies by composing bank reconciliations, field audits, and reviewing accounting records.

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