Samuel Clottey
Croydon,CRY
Summary
I am a highly motivated and results-driven IT Audit and Risk Assurance professional with extensive experience in IT General Controls (ITGC), and application control reviews. I have a proven track record of supporting external audits in the financial services sector, with expertise in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Dynamics AX. As a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), I excel at enhancing operational efficiency, managing complex audit engagements, and developing methodologies to improve project delivery. I am dedicated to fostering collaboration and implementing data-enabled audit approaches to effectively address risks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Control Assurance
KPMG UK
Canary Wharf, London
04.2023 - Current
- I develop and execute IT General Controls (ITGC) reviews across a portfolio of simple and complex entities within the financial services sector.
- I lead discussions with IT Audit Managers and leadership, providing regular updates on findings, implications, and recommendations, while ensuring timely escalation of challenges.
- I designed and implemented data-enabled audit approaches to address identified risks effectively, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- I coordinated cross-regional Technology Risk Assurance (TRA) teams to optimize resource allocation and meet project delivery timelines.
- I spearheaded process improvements and contributed innovative solutions to enhance delivery methodologies and operational efficiency.
- I prepared comprehensive audit reports detailing control deficiencies, implications, and risk mitigation strategies, earning commendation for actionable insights.
Assistant IT Audit Manager
KPMG Ghana
Accra, GH
07.2022 - 04.2023
- I conducted thorough ITGC and application control reviews, including identifying and evaluating control deficiencies, and recommending appropriate remediation plans.
- I supported external audits for financial services companies by designing tailored approaches to test risk materialization effectively.
- I audited ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Dynamics AX, identifying key risks, and implementing robust testing methodologies to ensure compliance.
- I collaborated with audit teams to scope and plan engagements, aligning strategies with organizational priorities, and regulatory requirements.
Assistant IT Audit Manager
Bank of Africa
Accra, GH
08.2021 - 06.2022
- I conducted thorough ITGC and application control reviews, including identifying and evaluating control deficiencies and recommending appropriate remediation plans.
- I supported external audits for financial services companies by designing tailored approaches to test risk materialization effectively.
- I audited ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Dynamics AX, identifying key risks, and implementing robust testing methodologies to ensure compliance.
- I collaborated with audit teams to scope and plan engagements, aligning strategies with organizational priorities, and regulatory requirements.
Senior IT Auditor
Unigold Homes
Accra, GH
09.2013 - 08.2021
- I conducted thorough ITGC and application control reviews, including identifying and evaluating control deficiencies and recommending appropriate remediation plans.
- I supported external audits for financial services companies by designing tailored approaches to test risk materialization effectively.
- I audited ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Dynamics AX, identifying key risks, and implementing robust testing methodologies to ensure compliance.
- I collaborated with audit teams to scope and plan engagements, aligning strategies with organizational priorities, and regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Methodist University Ghana
Ghana10-2020
Skills
- ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, Dynamics AX
- Audit Tools: [eg, ACL, IDEA, Teammate, etc]
- Methodologies: IT General Controls (ITGC), Application Controls, Risk Assessment, SOC1, SOC2, ISAE and SOC3
- Programming & Data Analysis: [eg, SQL, Python, Excel VBA]
- Other Skills: Data-Enabled Audit Approaches, Control Deficiency Analysis, Report Writing
- IT Audit & Risk Assurance Leadership
- Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration
- Project Scoping & Planning
- Strategic Process Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Multi-Regional Team Coordination
Accomplishments
- I successfully managed IT audits for financial services clients, driving significant improvements in control environments
- I contributed to the refinement of audit frameworks, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency across the team
- I delivered exceptional insights on IT controls, enhancing the client’s compliance posture, and achieving high client satisfaction ratings
- I was recognized for developing innovative testing frameworks that reduced audit cycle times by 15%
Certification
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Bsc Information Technology
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification
- Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Control Assurance
KPMG UK
04.2023 - Current
Assistant IT Audit Manager
KPMG Ghana
07.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant IT Audit Manager
Bank of Africa
08.2021 - 06.2022
Senior IT Auditor
Unigold Homes
09.2013 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Methodist University Ghana
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