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Merlin Ngassa Tchamba

Wilmington,DE

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior IT Auditor/Analyst

KP Global IT Consult
02.2019 - Current
  • Conduct design and operating effectiveness testing for general IT controls and IT application controls by SOX 404 and Financial statement audit (FSA) according to PCAOB standards
  • Prepare deliverables, lead audit status meetings, update status tracker, and handle all audit documentation from the test work performed
  • Lead walkthroughs and inquiries with client personnel and compiled working papers and deliverables from the information provided
  • Test completeness and accuracy of Information provided by entity (IPE) and key reports
  • Perform IT control gap analysis and identify potential/desired performance improvement areas
  • Perform Impact and Risk Assessments over control deficiencies and deviations
  • Review SSAE 18/SAS 70 reports of various financial services clients as part of integrated audits
  • Lead testing and business process walkthroughs in support of SOC2 type 1.

IT Auditor/Analyst

Lambda IT Consult
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Led audit kick-off, and exit meetings among stakeholders and system owners (business and IT) respectively in a diligent manner to gather needed information/evidence and address issues identified
  • Reviewed, supervised, resolved issues, delegated work responsibilities to junior staff, and reported audit findings to clients, internal/external audit and engagement management
  • Completed SSAE 18/SAS 70 diagnostic reviews
  • Also responsible for conducting interviews to understand the controls in place and aid the client in documenting controls
  • Conducted SOX testing to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by the COBIT framework
  • Performed SSAE 18/SAS 70 Attestation engagements and was responsible for performing test work for IT general controls and application/business process controls (including integrated test facility, re-performance, completeness validation, verification of exception reports, etc.), as well as managing the day-to-day progress of the engagement
  • Reviewed SSAE 18/SOC//SAS 70 reports of various financial services clients as part of integrated audits.

Education

Bachelor of Biochemistry -

University of Yaounde

Skills

  • Testing of IT General Controls (ITGC’s)
  • Test of Application controls (ITAC’s)
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP)
  • Internal audit (SOX Testing) and External audit (SSAE 18/SOC) reports
  • Experience knowledge and auditing of COBIT Framework
  • Experience in HIPAA compliance Audits
  • Experienced in the use of Microsoft office Suite
  • Experience in testing of Active directory
  • Experience with data analytic tools (IDEA, ACL,)

Certification

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Institution, 2024

Professionaloverview

Meticulous and diligent Senior IT Auditor/Analyst with 5 years of experience in examining internal IT Controls, evaluating design and operational effectiveness, and determining risk exposure. Skilled at developing remediation strategies, troubleshooting security & network problems, and responding to system/network security breaches. Adept at upgrading security measures, testing and identifying network vulnerabilities, conducting efficient IT audit procedures, and evaluating application controls.

Personal Information

Marital Status: U.S.A RESIDENT

Timeline

Senior IT Auditor/Analyst

KP Global IT Consult
02.2019 - Current

IT Auditor/Analyst

Lambda IT Consult
08.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Biochemistry -

University of Yaounde

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