Back Office Engineering

Forkanji Elad

Houston, Texas *****

********.****@*******.*** 781-***-****

Career Objective:

Seasoned IT Auditor with over 4 years of experience in IT risk Assessment and Audit seeking to work for an organization where I will leverage my audit and compliance skills in providing efficiency and quality to the business in attainment of its goals.

Tools and Skills:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, IDEA, ACL, Tableau, data analysis, Microsoft Teams, Archer, SQL, Microsoft Access etc.

Professional Experience

IT Auditor Targa Resources – Houston TX Feb 2016 – Current

Assist in execution of IT Audit engagements through the review, documentation evaluation and testing of general controls in a wide range of technology environments.

Analyze system security and access controls, backup recovery procedures and administration practices.

Analyze and evaluate reliability of data from systems that is used in financial statements

Perform testing of ITGCs controls for SOX.

Produce quality service and statements for the in-charge to review with minimal corrections.

Review IT audit issues and review information using available technology tools and research engines, and elevate any noted issues to the engagement senior.

Research on client website and actively seek out information from team members to gain understanding of client business and industry.

Proactively inform engagement team of work status and request information from client as needed.

Develop an understanding of other firm services and application in relationship to client needs

Keep up to date with evolving risks that impacts the IT and Finance.

Participate in continuous learning activities and active research to improve and develop technical expertise; apply learned concepts.

Collaborate with leader to identify opportunities for efficiencies and proactive engagement management.

IT Auditor Oceanic Bank – Cameroon June 2012 – Jan 2016

Performed internal audits in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Participated on both IT and joint financial related departmental engagements.

Mapped business processes to ensure clarity of processes during risk assessment and audit engagement.

Performed Change Management control testing and ITGCs testing.

Participated in the direct assist audit procedures with the company’s external auditors

Managed the audit to ensure objectives are accomplished within established time and cost constraints.

Liaised with business partners in potential deficiency to seek alignment on the deficiency prior to reporting.

Maintained and organized work papers that properly evidence and support conclusions.

Identified ways to improve the efficiency/effectiveness of the internal audit process.

Participated in training/educational programs

Business Analyst Safola Food Company - Cameroon September 2009 – May 2012

Provided clear and concise documentation in testing results to satisfy audit requirements.

Acted as key liaison with back office stakeholders for test case creation and prioritization in systems development projects.

Ensured understanding of all requirements for system changes and implementations.

Monitored and tracked project status with specific focus on back office test cases.

Scheduled meetings and prepares meeting agendas and meeting minutes.

Assisted in preparing project presentations for management reviews.

Communicated status, issues, risks, results and timelines.

Created and maintained essential working relationships with key internal stakeholders, cross-functional partners and leaders to achieve results.

Delivered on ad-hoc requests.

Education

University of Buea, Cameroon

BSc. Business Administration – June 2009

Diploma in Petroleum Engineering

Certifications

CISA – Studying

CISSP – In View

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