Natasha H. Kolawole
** **** **** **** ** • Gaithersburg, MD 20877 • 240-***-**** (m) 301-***-**** (h) • abng1n@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CapitalSource Inc, Chevy Chase, MD Jan 2009 – Present
Internal Auditor
Work with process owners to develop, document and validate processes and controls.
Analyze business processes to identify control points and control gaps.
Identify best practices and process efficiency improvement opportunities.
Liaise with external auditors to leverage work performed to minimize impact on business operations.
Developed SOX 404 Compliance Audit Policies and Procedures for the Internal Audit Department.
Developed and implemented methodology to increase Internal Audit’s SOX workflow efficiency.
Reworked and lead Internal Audit’s approach to process flow and narrative documentation to include system
inputs/outputs, process handoffs and in text control references.
Prepare planning memos, audit programs and audit reports.
Perform tests of controls and make recommendations for remediation where necessary.
Manage the weekly SOX 404 Compliance audit status reporting.
Maintain audit issues tracking log and risk acceptance matrix for quarterly Audit Committee reporting.
Research present and emerging regulatory compliance requirements to identify business impact and resolve
issues.
Deloitte & Touche, USA LLP, Mc Lean, VA Sep 2007 – Aug 2008
Controls Assurance Consultant, Enterprise Risk Services Group
Developed an understanding of our clients’ business environment and basic risk management approaches
Built and maintained positive working relationships with clients to facilitate quality superior service delivery
Participated in discussions with engagement management to understand the broader impact of decisions
Documented Business Cycle Controls for the Postal Service SOX implementation project.
Worked with team to identify and evaluate business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate
these risks, and opportunities for internal control improvement.
Enterprise Risk Services Intern June – Aug 2006
Performed research to assist with a $30M federal contract proposal preparation.
Worked with Internal Audit team to compile and review ICFR work papers for federal client, FDA.
Managed extranet room for a global energy client, AES’s, integrated audit.
MCT Federal Credit Union, Rockville, MD Aug 2002 – Aug 2003
Member Service Representative
Earned cash award for cost saving operating efficiency increase idea proposal to management.
Consistently exceeded monthly sales goals by 50%.
Provided excellent service through attention to detail in recognizing beneficial opportunities for members.
Republic Bank Ltd, Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies Aug 1996 – May 2001
Teller/Customer Service Representative
Processed cash and non cash transactions in major foreign currencies including GBP and USD
Processed large value and volume commercial deposits
Cross sold bank’s products and services to customers
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Science, Accounting (major) May 2007
Bachelor of Science, Information Science and Systems (minor) May 2007
PROFES
SIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member, National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Baltimore Chapter
Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Washington DC Chapter
CPA, CISA candidate