Information Technology Manager

SUMMARY

Talented, energetic, leader with broad finance, management consulting, and public accounting experience supplemented by technical information systems experience. Consistent demonstration of leadership, integrity, innovation and results. Gifted at building and motivating teams. Strong strategic and operational skills. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Adept at change management. Known for robust business systems and controls, and dramatic productivity improvements in high performance organizations. Strong interpersonal skills. Can develop and preserve relationships while driving difficult business issues. Experienced in applying strong business judgment to different environments.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Accounting Science (BCompt) - University of South-Africa, Pretoria, South-Africa

Honors Bachelor of Accounting Science (Hons BCompt) - University of South-Africa, Pretoria, South-Africa

Master of Computer Auditing and Consulting – University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South-Africa

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Institute of American Certified Public Accountancy

Texas Society of Public Accountancy

Information Systems Auditors and Control Association (ISACA)

Institute of Internal Auditors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director, BKD CPAs and Advisors – Houston, TX (7/2012 to 4/2017)

Executed internal audits relevant to business processes and focused areas in organizations

Information Technology Assurance (ITA) leader, responsible for managing the complete process of delivering services to the financial audit engagements across the firm.

Applied skills to different technologies, both from an application software (SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc.) as well as a technical systems (UNIX, Windows Server/Active Directory, OS/400 – iSeries, etc.) perspective.

Responsible for liaison with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on the ITA work performed on engagements.

Delivering services to a number of industries, incl. Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing and Distribution, Energy, etc.

Performed Cyber Security reviews and analysis for major clients.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance reviews for a range of hospitals.

Well versed in performing control reviews under FDICIA requirements.

Supported and performed SOX (incl. J-SOX) engagements for a number of public companies.

Performed compliance audits based on a number of different frameworks.

Developed and maintained a solid book of business utilizing BKD’s Sales Training Institute principles.

Independent Consultant, Francois Vorster, P.C., Houston, TX (4/2007 to 7/2012)

Advised and assisted on general and specific audits of clients’ Internal Auditing Program for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for both the financial and Information Technology components.

Created client specific control matrices, narratives, test designs, perform and document process owner interviews.

Performed audit tests relative to HR, finance, purchasing, supply chain management, inventory control, servicing, computer operations and the change control environments. Identify and evaluate the implications of audit exceptions and determine the design effectiveness of management action and remediation plans.

Performed follow-up activities with management to ensure the timely resolution of internal control and operational maturity deficiencies.

Helped businesses in strengthening their IT operations by improving transparency, information integrity, and controls to help build and maintain stakeholder trust.

Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP, Houston, TX (6/1994-/ ~ /4/2007)

Obtained invaluable experience through progressive technical, operational and executive positions in management consulting and audit risk services.

Concentration of activities in integrated public audits, financial and IT control reviews, SOX controls assessments, agreed-upon procedures, financial systems controls advice and risk assessments.

Executive member of the Technology & Security Risk Services group, responsible for delivering business and information technology risk services (IT audits) to support internal and external audits.

Obtained experience in the full scope of technical IT audit, including security architectures, third party reviews attestation services, technical reviews, and performance analysis.

Coordinated with client management to ensure a system is in place that provides recommendations about the identification and evaluation of major risks, on an annual basis. Reported to client audit management and committees on the programs, policies, and activities of the operations.

Organized, planned and carried out the internal audit functions that included the preparation of an audit plan that completes the duty of the audit department, assigning work, scheduling and estimating resource needs.

Conducted tasks or reviews requested by the audit committees, finance directors or chief executives.

Managed contact with the client internal auditors and made sure that every party is not only aware of the other's work but also well aware of areas of concern.

Provided client audit committees and management with feedback and recommendation on the internal controls.

Perform other attest and non-attest engagements in accordance with applicable professional standards, including AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards (SASs); Statements on Standards for Attestation Services (SSAEs); Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARSs); and Statements on Standards for Consulting Services.

Obtained experience with risk frameworks, including COBIT and COSO.

Serve annually as an Audit Quality Reviewer to review audits conducted in other Ernst & Young practice locations for compliance with professional standards and Ernst & Young policies.

Annual preparation for PCAOB reviews for publicly traded companies with respect to the IT component of the audits.

Perform detailed and general reviews of audit fieldwork for completeness and accuracy. Review all reports and other deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable professional standards.

International experience: South Africa, Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Netherlands, Namibia.

Dramatically improved results for major corporations in the implementation of enterprise resource planning systems and business improvement consultation projects in various industries and disciplines.

Develop and lead training courses used internationally to teach audit skills to staff and senior auditors and managers.

Serve as a formal counselor to staff and senior auditors in the development of annual performance measures and career-development goals. Provide on-the-job training to senior auditors, managers, and less experienced senior managers, including managing client relationships, training staff, reviewing staff work and managing time.

Prepare and discuss performance reviews with staff and senior auditors for each project, assessing their performance and making recommendations for improvement and training.

Prepare materials for and participate in sales activities to current and potential clients.

2/2000-5/2002: Deloitte & Touche LLP, Houston, Texas

SENIOR MANAGER, Enterprise Risk Services

Two areas of client service responsibility include delivery of (i) a portfolio of security and control services to clients, with emphasis on security architecture development, technology infrastructure security assessments, and system integrity reviews, and (ii) information systems assurance services, co-sourcing and third-party reviews, to current assurance client base.

Established a solid book of business through (i) building on current audit client base through proven value delivery, and (ii) expansion of client base through focused team and individual marketing efforts.

Client portfolio includes major natural gas pipeline company, energy corporation with emphasis on trading operations, multi-location ship building defense contractor, healthcare group, and major regional financial institution.

Responsible for practice management functions, including recruiting, staff development and deployment, account management, quality assurance and staff training.

6/1994-2/2000: Ernst & Young LLP, Houston, Texas

SENIOR MANAGER, Consulting Services, 1997-2000

Subject matter expert in Supply Chain Operations (e-Procurement, Materials Management, and Advanced Planning and Scheduling), Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) in the service after-market, operational Cost Management, and Financial Management.

Pursuit team lead proposing a comprehensive replacement of a major US airline’s Purchasing and Material Services, Aircraft Configuration Management processes, and Maintenance Operations functionality. Proposed system architecture based on Oracle Applications Release 11i. Estimated savings of over $110 million.

Advisor on the selection of an ERP package for a global Canadian aerospace manufacturing and service provider, with specific emphasis on Oracle Applications functionality.

Project lead and subject matter expert that integrated the Oracle Financial and Manufacturing ERP suite of applications for a Fortune 500 truck component manufacturer, resulting in significant improvement in inventory reductions and turn times, manufacturing resource planning, and demand planning. Based on Oracle Applications Release 10.7.

Developed and successfully implemented a manufacturing plant maintenance solution for the tracking, recording, costing and distribution of maintenance, repair and operations parts, resulting in a minimum required inventory on hand.

Project manager and subject matter expert for integrating an automotive manufacturer’s divisional and plant financial systems with their corporate shared services environment through custom built interfaces, resulting in a 50% reduction in the period close cycles.

MANAGER, Information Assurance and Advisory Services, 1994-1997

Detected and analyzed material understatements in a major US airline’s passenger revenue as a result of incorrect proration, substantiating the need for process improvement and system redesigning in the revenue accounting area.

For the above airline, conducted an assurance review of the revenue processing effectiveness and technical infrastructure of the airline's subsidiary (Guam, Micronesia).

Increased incorrect processing visibility for a Travel Central Reservation System (CRS), by developing and applying software procedures to their transaction and billing processes.

Performed a quality control and risk management analysis for the implementation of an Oracle ERP suite at a producer/distributor of industrial gases (US and Canada). Recommendations resulted in a positive turnaround in terms of project timing and delivery.

Project advisor (Paper and Pulp Company) to assess the project methodology efficiency and effectiveness of an SAP R/3 ERP integration project, with emphasis on project timing and budgets, risk management, and quality control (Cali, Columbia)

System process performance reviews (Hand Tools & Electrical Components Manufacturer) with emphasis on the JD Edwards application system. (Sorocaba, Brazil).

Coordinating assurance manager for two major international oil exploration companies - geographical responsibilities for North- (Texas / Alaska) and South America (Colombia).

Assessed and documented all aspects of a major oil exploration and refining company’s security architecture to ensure continuity in security management during interstate transition of their IT operations.

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