IT Audit Manger/Information Manager
Resume:
Edward J. Sienkiewicz (CISM, CFE)
Glenview, Illinois 60025
Education: - Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. 1978
- MBA in Information Systems, Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. 1988
Summary: Several years of progressive responsibility for project management, strategic systems planning, security analysis and administrative aspects of IT management.
Experience: Information Manager – Akzo Nobel Inc.
3/98 - present Akzo Nobel Inc., 525 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL
Responsible for the success of project implementations and the fulfillment of project goals and objectives. Promote process improvements as a result of new system implementations (e.g. HR/Payroll, Active Directory, SPS, Treasury Proprietary, SAP, MS, SAN, and DR). Provide focus, direction and structure during the project life cycle.
Identify IT service requirements, provide IT governance, negotiate tariff rates, implement IT security, and develop policies & standards for IT platforms (e.g. SOX). Map ANI business goals with IT plans. Provide value added improvements as a result of new IT strategies. Ability to discern, compare, and form an opinion based on facts presented, insight gained, and knowledge obtained through direct analysis.
Experience: IT Audit Supervisor - Akzo Nobel Inc.
3/97 – 3/98 Akzo Nobel Inc., 525 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL
Responsible for IT security, application assurance, and system development process covering PC, LAN, and mid range platforms. Evaluated and redesigned IT audit goals and objectives that resulted in the establishment of IT methodologies and more efficient audits. Dealt clearly with divergent cultures to effect successful implementation of recommendations. Identified significant project risks and system development process exceptions.
Experience: IT Audit Supervisor
7/90 – 3/97 Fortune Brands Inc., Deerfield, IL (16 billion consumer products company)
Responsible for system development, data center, and integrated application reviews for operating companies. In addition, was a member of several teams accountable for evaluating business functions and positioning information systems to be responsible to organization and industry changes:
• Field Sales Application – Facilitated JAD sessions with sales force in the development of an integrated software application utilizing client server architecture in conjunction with object oriented programming. This PC based application featured a graphical menu/driven interface utilizing relational database technology.
• Order Management Logistics – Provided early recognition of architectural issues that affected the success of a $4 million system project. Restructured the project to establish an infrastructure that enabled reengineering of business processes in a client server environment.
• MIS Operations – Implemented change control programs and security policies, developed system testing strategies, negotiated contracts, and established strategic plans for Fortune Brands Companies.
Experience: IT Audit Senior
11/88 – 7/90 Itel Corporation. Chicago, Il (4 billion holding company)
Designed and implemented cross-functional reviews of business processes, developed audit programs (general control and application systems), and trained staff members on integrated audits. Specific areas:
• Designed specifications for railroad car maintenance system to control excessive expenditures.
• Developed database integrity and audit standards for on-line transaction processing applications.
• Implemented audit programs to effectively review and document key business systems and data centers, resulting in substantial increase in effectiveness.
Experience: Audit Supervisor
05/84 – 11/88 Allnet Communication Services Inc., Chicago, IL ( $300 million revenue telecommunication company)
Responsible for the analysis of Corporate Financial and Operational Policies, EDP Audit, and Quality Assurance. Established procedures and computerized systems to perform audit function – both internal financial and EDP audit areas. Other areas of responsibility:
• Designed and implemented a sales reporting system that reduced employee staffing and decreased annual write-offs
• Developed application and data center audit programs and implemented reviews of applications (pre and post implementation), data centers, and project management
• Reviewed the personal legal liabilities of officers and directors to the Corporation and its stockholders for losses arising from breach of fiduciary duties and violations of S.E.C. regulations.
Experience: Senior Auditor
04/78 – 05/84 Interstate United Corporation., Chicago, IL ( $400 million revenue consumer services company)
Responsible for financial, operational, and EDP Audits. Analyzed the transactions, documents, and records that evidence the efficiency and effectiveness of controls over the system. Other areas of responsibility:
• Conducted certified audits of Interstate United subsidiaries (subcontracted by the public auditors) for services performed
• Coordinated project teams to conduct system requirements analysis
• Developed audit plans to review and document key business systems.
Other: SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE
• Program Languages – SQL, JCL, RPG
• Computer Software – Windows, Unix, Winframe, Oracle, MS Access, MS Project, Active Directory, Share Point Portal, CSI (SOX-Tools).
• Computer Applications – SAP, EV5 (ADP HR/Payroll System), JD Edwards.
Organizations: IEEE Computer Society, ISACA, IIA, CFE.
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