It Audit Systems Analyst
Resume:
MICHAEL
OKPALA
ONYEDIKA
okpalaonyedika****@gm
ail.com
Grand Prairie, Tx 75050
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Skilled IT Audit Professional with 4years experience in IT audit Projects, Control Testing and identifying Risks. An analytical skilled Individual with well-versed ability to analyze and assess a company's technology infrastructure to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Possess great Verbal and written communication skills to facilitate
understanding of audit findings and accomplishing tasks effectively. A fast learner with great experience in several controls like Information Technology General Controls
(ITGC), SOX Audits, Application Control and Risk
Assessment to ensure general compliance of IT
infrastructures. Detail-oriented Auditor with track record of quickly completing complex audit projects. Experienced in public and private accounting, specializing in financial statement audits. Well-versed in managing entire audit process from planning and risk assessment to fieldwork. SKILLS
• Strong Knowledge of
SOX, ITGCs and
compliance issues
• Proficient with FISMA, NIST,
HIPPA, COBIT, COSO, SOC
and PCI DSS standards
• Comprehensive
understanding of internal
control environments
within the IT function.
• Proficient in some range
of software packages
which include Word, Excel
and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in a range of
Finite element analysis
which includes Autodesk
and solid work.
• Strong knowledge of
website design and search
WORK HISTORY
RENA CONSULTING - IT Auditor
Gainesville, VA • 06/2020 - Current
• Assess third parties and services/products
provided through the due diligence process.
• Assist management with documenting findings
and recommending risk mitigation plans.
• Manage timely completion of information requests from internal stakeholders and business units.
• Contribute to various departmental projects related to third party management activities as a project lead or supportive role to an existing project.
• Performs Walkthrough understanding and testing of ITGC control testing in support of financial statement audits
• Performs audit testing on ERP systems like
SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle Financials
• Conducts internal Audits and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) using AICPA guide, COSO, COBIT and NIST 800-53 frameworks to find out if controls are working as intended or if there are any gaps in internal control process
• Participates in execution of audits at firm's
affiliate locations which bodies all phases of audit- planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow up
• Performs walkthrough of controls and testing of
engine optimization (SEO)
• Desire to learn and
ability to work efficiently
under any condition.
• Innovative ability and
forward looking
approach to providing
assurance, advisory and
risk anticipation service
• Document Recordkeeping
• Financial Statements
• GAAP Accounting Practices
EDUCATION
Northumbria University
New Castle, UK • 12/2017
Bachelor of Science:
Marine Engineering
South Tyneside College
South Shields,UK • 06/2016
High School Diploma
AMET University
Chennai, India • 12/2014
Associate of Science: Marine
Engineering
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Information Systems
Auditor (CISA)
ITGC (Access controls, Change in Management control, IT operations Control) and IT application controls
• Testing of SOC 2 type 2 and 3 report for IT
support management
• Identify and communicate with senior management
and business owners on IT findings
• Proficient in identifying controls using RCM and Audit program during Testing
• Provides recommendation for remediation of
identified risks and vulnerabilities
• Provides reasonable assurance that controls are operating ethically, transparently with industry standards using COSO and COBIT risked based methodology.
• Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and documentation.
• Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment
and suggested methods for improvement
• Planned audits and audit activities to allocate
necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives
Texas Citizen Bank - IT Auditor
Grand Prairie, TX • 06/2019 - 06/2020
• Performed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit implementation with team (Walkthrough, Test of Controls, Risk Control Matrix, and Remediation) & SSAE16 Audits (Service
Organization Controls) SOC Audit using COBIT framework
• Participated in all stages of audits including
researching, planning, scheduling, collecting, sorting, and summarizing data, completion, and drafting audit reports
• Assists in drafting audit reports, which includes observation and recommendation reviewed during
conference, plus sections for audit scope, objectives and methodology
• Experienced in obtaining documents to ensure that audits are conducted systematically using PBC
(prepared by client) as reference point
• Performs risk assessment and assesses adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls' environment
using COSO and COBIT risk based methodology
• Assisted with framework construction and support provision in policy review.
• Assisted in development of annual audit objectives and creation of audit programs.
• Understand PCI DSS and HIPAA privacy rules and security rules that covers handling of electronic protected health information (EPHI)
• Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment
and suggested methods for improvement.
• Developed auditing program to address risks
and evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted
auditing principles and procedures and program
standards to audited materials and data to detect
non-compliance and facilitate recommendations
MARTIZUN MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED - IT
Trainee Anambra • 12/2018 - 06/2019
• Provide customer service to increase customer
retention by 85%
• Provides encryption for customers whose personal details were added to website
• Relayed basic knowledge to customers on how to
test legitimacy of website before adding any
personal information
• Practiced IT testing under supervision
• Constantly adapted to new ways of solving identified problems to provide assurance that organization's
control and operations are effective
• Understand customer requirement and relay
information to IT manager
• Provides manager with documents containing
challenges and work progress.
• Installed and configured software and hardware.
• Gathered and translated project requirements and collaboratively worked to define scope and milestones.
• Collaborated with other interns on [Type] project to meet program requirements and demonstrate
skills development
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