Experienced professional with a strong foundation in technology risk identification, internal control evaluations, and compliance programme execution. Demonstrates expertise in risk management systems, information technology auditing, and the implementation of internal controls to ensure regulatory adherence and ethical integrity. Proficient in applying the COSO framework and GAAP principles to develop effective risk mitigation strategies and conduct precise audit reporting. Skilled in contractual agreement scrutiny and delivering results-oriented solutions to complex challenges. Committed to advancing resilience through comprehensive risk assessments and robust compliance initiatives.
Perform IT risk assessments to identify control gaps and inefficiencies in IT systems and processes. • Conduct comprehensive IT audits focusing on system security, access controls, data management, and business continuity. • Participated in all phases of IT audit-planning, fieldworks, reporting, and follow-up using applicable frameworks. • Performed audit test, compliance tests, substantive tests, and identified key controls and weak points by mapping them with cobit framework. • Performed It General controls (ITGC) and IT Application controls (ITAC) testing to establish design effectiveness and operating effectiveness. • Collaborate with IT, compliance, and management teams to implement corrective actions for identified risks and improve internal control environments. • Ensure alignment with IT governance frameworks (COBIT, NIST) and compliance regulations (SOX, GDPR, ). • Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and prepare detailed audit reports. • Lead projects related to IT risk assessments and security improvement, reducing risk exposure • Analyzed data to determine effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and made recommendations for improvement. • Trained new hires on audit processes and software tools, contributing to reduction in audit cycle times. Key Accomplishments: • Reduced IT audit-related findings in first year by implementing improved control mechanisms. • Streamlined auditing processes
Coordinate and conduct internal audit for a leading UK media company with over 100 employee and an annual turnover covering various financial, operational and integrated SOX projects for organization • Lead and execute audit test plans effectively including narrative , walk through, and testing. • Prepare and present result of each audit to manager and discuss next steps • Set and work project deadlines and work within budget. • Identify issues or SOX deficiencies for the assigned areas. • Helped ensure compliance with data pro auditors in conducting IT control evaluations, system security reviews, and risk assessments. • Performed internal audits for IT systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify control weaknesses and inefficiencies. • Supported audit teams in documenting section regulations (GDPR, SOX) and information security policies. • Evaluated and test key financial business processes and controls on an on going basis by identifying areas of risk. This evaluation includes both financial and IT related key controls. • Participated in implementation of corrective measures and post-audit follow-ups to verify remediation efforts. Key Accomplishments: • Achieve full integrity and accuracy scores of audit practice during random external audits in 2020 and 2022. • Implemented improved procedure for data analysis which allowed t annual finance audit to be completed month early, reducing overhead cost of company. • Played key role in updating IT audit frameworks, increasing control effectiveness .
Project manager / Team lead Fostered Agile principles and elevating the maturity of 3 teams through effective coaching and process improvement initiatives and guiding the squads and the organization to embrace and embody the core values of Scrum, Agile Manifesto, and Scrum Values. Key Responsibilities: Managed all aspects of project management throughout SDLC through effective application of Lean/Agile principles and frameworks including Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework (SA Fe). Coached squad in adapting scrum framework and trained them to be self-organising and self-managing through meaningful use of Agile concepts such as Backlog Refinement, User Story Value Mapping, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo, Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum of Scrums, and Daily stand-ups. Strategically managed project conflicts, challenges, and dynamic business requirements with a focus on keeping operations running at a high performance and velocity. Drove the adoption of engineering practices; including test-driven development, pair programming, automated testing, and continuous delivery to improve quality and reliability of the squad's deliverables. Motivated the squad, eliminated blockers, and ensured squads delivered according to sprint commitments whilst following Scrum Values, Agile Manifesto values and principles. Key Achievements: Successfully articulated the product vision and user stories in a way clearly understood by developers; resulting in hitting completion of the product goals defined in the roadmap. Removed multiple impediments that were obstructing the team from achieving sprint goals; resulting in the team remaining creative and productive.