Abigail Increase
Summary
IT Auditor with over 5 years of experience in internal controls and IT general and application control testing. Work performed has included internal control testing, walkthrough, audit readiness follow-up and test of controls. Strong communication skills, ability to multitask, and able to work in a fast pace working environment. Analytical IT Auditor with strong strategic planning, problem solving, and project management expertise. A self-directed professional able to excel in any environment Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior IT Auditor/Risk Analyst
Truist Bank
06.2023 - Current
- Met with business leaders and owners to discuss audits and findings
- Conducted walkthrough, formulated test plans, documented gaps, tested the results and exception
- Performed assessment of IT internal controls as part of the compliance and operational audits
- Identified and communicated audit findings to senior management and client
- Performed all stages of the audit including, planning preparing the audit program, fieldwork executing, reporting and follow up
- Identify control weakness or key indicators exceeding risk limits. Coordinating mitigation or remediation activities where appropriate.
- Provide support to business units for compliance monitoring and control specific projects, internal audits/reviews.
- Reviewed and evaluated internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.
- Analyzed data from financial systems to assess effectiveness of current internal control structure.
- Reviewed operating procedures to identify potential risks or non-compliance issues.
Senior IT Auditor/Risk Compliance
Wells Fargo
Irvine, TX
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Designed and performed audit tests to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of these controls.
- Documented control weaknesses and related testing exceptions.
- Identified and communicated IT audit findings to senior management and client.
- Analyzed data for deficiencies, duplication of effort, fraud, or lack of compliance.
- Participated in special projects related to due diligence investigations as required.
- Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks within set deadlines.
- Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.
- Maintained confidentiality of company information obtained in audit assignments.
- Identified risks and opportunities with management to improve business processes.
- Established trusting relationships with senior staff to support audit objectives.
- Completed risk-based audits of key business processes to keep internal controls operating effectively.
- Audited payroll department to verify impartiality on employee compensation and benefits.
IT Auditor
Cook Children's Medical Center
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed assessments of application controls and IT general controls such as access control, change management
- Developed audit plans to test ITGS and all automated systems
- Communicated risks and other issues to executive management
- Identifies and evaluates complex business and technology risk, internal controls that mitigate risk and relate opportunities for internal control improvement
- Ensure company's assets are safeguard and financial controls are in place and adequate
- Performing routine audits (quarterly, semiannual and annual audit) of company internal controls to mitigate risk
- Perform ITGC to verify compliance with provisions and professional standards around areas of change management, logical access including backup and recovery, job scheduling, problem, and incident management.
IT Auditor
Forterra
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Test IT generals and application controls, perform walkthrough and detailed testing of controls to evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
- Prepare audit scopes, reported findings, and presents recommendation for improving data integrity and operations to management.
- Assess overall internal control processes to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of processes, procedures, and internal control systems.
- Documented audit results in spreadsheets to test results, completed work programs to support results.
- Participate in all phases of IT Audit- Planning, Fieldwork/execution, reporting, and person using applicable framework.
- Review IT General Controls (ITGC) and various applications, database, and operating systems.
- Document controls weakness and related testing exceptions including relevant controls in ERP (SAP) business processes
- Performing risk-based audits of IT general controls (access control, change management, and IT operations) and application controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Benin
CISA
ISACA
Skills
- Compliance and ERP software
- Financial analysis
- Excel and Outlook
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
- Oral and written communication
Timeline
Senior IT Auditor/Risk Analyst
Truist Bank
06.2023 - Current
Senior IT Auditor/Risk Compliance
Wells Fargo
12.2021 - 04.2023
IT Auditor
Cook Children's Medical Center
07.2021 - 01.2022
IT Auditor
Forterra
10.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Benin
CISA
ISACA