Compliance Analyst It Auditor

Femi Ayoola

COMPLIANCE ANALYST ● SR. IT AUDITOR ● RISK ADVISORY

Katy, TX 77493 **************@*****.*** +1-832-***-**** LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Risk and Compliance professional with accomplishments in ITGC (Sarbanes-Oxley) projects and special attest reports focused on external and internal consulting and Information Technology Compliance. Leads multiple teams with diverse backgrounds and responsibilities across different streams of work. Collaborates closely with clients and staff to develop project risk assessments, implement opportunities and recommendations for process-optimization, internal controls, and compliance. Excellent communicator with an innate drive to improve team efficiency and client relationships.

SKILLS

SOX

ITGC

Database & Infrastructure Review

Data Center Reviews

IT Governance

Compliance

SOC 1 & 2 Reports

SDLC

System Conversion

Microsoft Office Suite

IT Risk Assessment

Impact Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CLEARSULTING LLC – SR IT AUDITOR REMOTE JUL 2024 – PRESENT

Lead ITGC audits across logical access, change management, and IT operations domains for multiple applications and infrastructure systems.

Facilitate kick-off, walkthrough, and closing meetings with IT and business management to present scope, progress, and findings.

Test user access provisioning, de-provisioning, and segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts using SQL queries and system reports.

Perform detailed reviews of change management processes, including approvals, testing documentation, migration evidence, and emergency changes.

Assess IT operations controls: backup/recovery, incident/problem management, system monitoring, and batch job processing.

Draft audit reports with practical, risk-based recommendations and present them to senior stakeholders.

Mentor junior auditors, review workpapers, and ensure compliance with internal audit methodology and IIA standards.

Presents information in one-on-one and small group situations, such as verbal presentations to client personnel.

Demonstrates ability to recognize problems, propose sensible solutions, and research complex issues.

Understand the client’s perspective and help others to complete high-quality work.

FARMER’S INSURANCE - IT AUDITOR REMOTE JAN 2023 - JUN 2024

Assessed Corporate Governance and IT Controls related to critical applications used for processing financial reports to ensure compliance with SOX.

Assessed ITGC as part of internal and operational audits.

Adopted a risk-based approach to determine audit scope, and the impact of control weaknesses, and identified the medium and high risks for testing.

Assessed segregation of duties over application security and implemented audit strategies.

Escalated risk plans to management in time for appropriate resolution.

Assisted in conducting ITGC walkthroughs and tested the operational effectiveness of business processes.

Applies analytical problem-solving skills to identify and quantify problems and provide effective resolution.

Plan IT audits and third-party reporting attestations (SOC reports) for clients from an internal and external perspective.

Provide guidance and direction to clients regarding compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Perform and document audit activities in accordance with professional standards such as COBIT, COSO, and SOX control frameworks.

ERNST & YOUNG – TECHNOLOGY RISK HOUSTON, TX DEC 2021 – DEC 2022

Supported ITGC and application control testing for SOX 404 and SOC audits.

Reviewed system access controls, user provisioning processes, and termination procedures.

Tested change management controls, including migration approvals and testing documentation.

Assisted in disaster recovery and backup validation testing.

Collaborated with external auditors, providing requested IT evidence and walkthroughs.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate administrative policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

Proficient in preparing detailed and insightful reports to facilitate informed decision-making.

Participated in meetings with the client engagement team and the client.

EDUCATION

EKSU – Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

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