Uzoma Osuagwu

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PROFILE

Uzoma is an experienced professional in the accounting and IT audit space. He has completed the ACCA U.K (CPA equivalent) and pursuing the CISA certification. His interest lies in bridging the gap between business and technology, leveraging information systems to solve business problems.

EDUCATION

Pace University, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems New York, NY

Master of Science (MS) in Information Systems 3.97 December 2017

Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK

Bachelors of Science in Applied Accounting July 2015

EXPERIENCE

Touro College and University System New York, NY

Internal Auditor Staff June 2018 – Present

Performed Information Technology risk-based audits (e.g. Access management, information security, change management and computer operations).

Performed ITGCs and IT Application Controls testing and the underlying infrastructure testing.

Assisted Operational Audit team with integrated audits, including the identification and testing of IT controls supporting the business processes under review.

Designed and conducted interviews with management and process owners to gather and analyze data for audit testing.

Held meetings with subject matter experts identified as contact persons for processes being audited.

Participate in the preparation of risk assessments; determine objectives and scope of audits, the preparation of the audit plan, programs, and carrying out the audit process from planning, fieldwork (walkthroughs) audit request list, reporting of findings and follow-up as applicable.

Taking part in detailed discussions, developing internal and external relationships and communicating across corporate levels.

Assisted in preparation of audit scope documents.

Execute risk-based audits, detailed testing, report findings, and present recommendations for improvement of the IT controls environment.

Work as part of the IT Audit Team that performs, HIPAA compliance testing.

Sentigraph Project United States

Blockchain Ecosystem Strategist - sentigraph.io February 2018 – May 2018

Co-created the Emotional Volatility Prediction (EVP) Binary options service offering on the Sentigraph app platform.

Assisted in the implementation of service concepts across all of the platforms, developing comprehensive road maps.

Built relationships and worked hands-on with internal teams and external consultants, to deliver inspiring and actionable designs that consider technical feasibility and business needs.

Advised business, technical and product team members on token economics and the tokenization model.

Led the research and preparation of the project’s White Paper and One Pager in a timely and efficient manner.

Worked closely with consultants to conduct the White Paper audit and supervised the White Paper and One Pager design.

Every Nation London, UK

Finance Assistant Intern April 2013 - September 2013.

Resolved and managed enquiries regarding local and international donors and partners' files as a point of contact.

Worked as an integral part of a team that implemented new cloud based accounting software and procedure that significantly improved operative efficiency and reduce costs.

Prepared and managed aspects of staff's payroll reports for the executive director.

Maintained and documented financial records for staff and provided them to Finance Director on demand.

Coded general ledger and processed invoice payments.

Researched and resolve donor and partner inquiries timely and provided exceptional service in solving their issues.

Directed incoming calls for existing/new vendors, and initiated new vendor application process.

Pulled and processed invoices extracted from vendors' designated websites.

Provided administrative support for the finance department, financial controller and executive director.

The Ringley Group London, UK

Accounts payable Clerk September 2012 - February 2013

Ensured payments (invoices and check requests) for 5 different office locations were processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Managed and processed 2 and 3-way PO matching invoices by utilizing the designated accounting system.

Facilitated internal audit work by organizing and providing paper and electronic invoices, vendor statements, accounting information, and other supporting documentation in a timely manner.

Acted as point of contact for all personnel with regards to operations and procedural questions.

Reduced costs for the company 1% by renegotiating vendor payment terms and taking advantage of all early payment discounts.

Performed bank reconciliations for the Accounts Payable account and updated the general ledger system as needed for outstanding checks.

Prepared check runs and processed 450 plus checks twice a week.

Significantly reduced payment complaints 13% by discussing payment terms and improving relationships between the accounts payable function and vendor.

Printed disbursement checks, ensuring all necessary documentation is attached and obtaining supervisors' approval according to departmental procedures.

Conducted research and compiled data for report preparation for resolving any discrepancies with finance data.

Managed expense reports and reconciled credit card purchases.

Ensured that account payable files, correspondence and other documentation are thoroughly and accurately maintained, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.

CERTIFICATIONS / AFFILIATIONS

Passed CISA Exams (Certification in view).

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) U.K

ISACA, New York chapter – Education Committee Volunteer.

Community Tax Aid, New York, Volunteer Tax preparer.

Project Management Institute (PMI), New York chapter, student member.

ACCA (

SKILLS

Languages: Java, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and MySQL

Operating Systems: Windows OS, UNIX

Others:

MS Office Suite and Tableau.

Strong knowledge of domain controllers, firewalls, other network management components, audit methodology, standards and frameworks like COSO, NIST and COBIT.

Financial reporting and analysis (IFRS) and bookkeeping.

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