ADEBOLA FALABI
Atlanta,GA
Summary
High energy, bar raising, experienced and accomplished risk governance, business and technology audit professional, with a reputation of a trusted business advisor, with expertise and experience in risk governance, risk based auditing, business and IT risk management, financial reporting (GAAP and non-GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), data analytics, business transformation, security and privacy assessments, application, operating system and database reviews, and performing third party reporting engagements such as SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3, among others. Has multiple years of experience with project management and team member development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Internal Audit (IT & Operations)
Dell Secureworks
11.2021 - Current
- Leadership of Internal Audit team (team of 12 including co-source resources). Established in house resources, drove development of risk-based audit plans, leveraging risk assessments to identify risks, and processes and controls that address such risks, executing risk-based audits and SOX compliance audits
- Provide career coaching, mentorship, and evaluate performance of direct reports
- Take lead on putting together audit presentation materials for Audit Committee, Enterprise Risk Committee, and other committees
- Responsible for putting together templates, updating charter, and other standards relevant to Internal Audit
- Responsible for providing companywide training on topics such as SOX compliance, SOC reporting, FFIEC compliance, and other regulatory matters
- Responsible for working across cross-functional teams to design and implement robust risk governance frameworks tailored to strategic objectives and regulatory requirements
- Responsible for implementing performance metrics to measure effectiveness of risk governance activities
- Responsible for tracking and trending risk remediation and/or mitigation plans with various accountability owners, and overseeing design and implementation of robust risk mitigation and remediation plans.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms with co-source provider
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to gaining efficiencies, resource allocation and strategic planning
Advisory Manager, Technology Risk
EY (Ernst and Young)
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Lead team of 2-8 seniors, staff and intern (depending on client) to execute IT general control walkthroughs, testing, Service Organization Control (SOC) report evaluation, SOC 2 Pre-assessment, Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP), and IT conclusions work for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) audits
- Execute initiative for building and increased relationships with key client contacts
- Developed proposals for new pursuits, and engagements
- Execute meetings with clients to identify risks, controls, and evaluation of financial applications
- Performed planning on multiple engagements for Fortune 500 and private clients, including SOC reporting, SOC 2, AUP, and SOX audits
- Report to Partner with status and progress updates for SOC 1 Type 2 reporting, SOC 2, IT general control testing, and SOX compliance
- Responsible for working across cross-functional teams to design and implement robust risk governance frameworks tailored to strategic objectives and regulatory requirements
- Established performance metrics to measure effectiveness of risk governance activities
- Executed tracking and trending risk remediation and/or mitigation plans with various accountability owners and overseeing design and implementation of robust risk mitigation and remediation plans.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
Advisory Senior, IT Risk and Assurance
EY (Ernst and Young)
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Lead team of 1-5 staff and intern (depending on client) through IT general control walkthroughs, testing, Service Organization Control (SOC) report evaluation, SOC 2 Pre-assessment, Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP), and IT conclusions work for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) audits
- Executed meetings with clients to identify risks, controls, and evaluation of financial applications
- Executed planning on multiple engagements for Fortune 500 and private clients, including SOC reporting, SOC 2, AUP, and SOX audits
- Reports to Manager or Senior Manager with documentation and evidence for SOC 1 Type 2 reporting, SOC 2, IT general control testing, and SOX compliance
- Play active role in identifying and recruiting top talent to firm.
- Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities
- Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices
- Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings
- Developed high-level knowledge of client business goals, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions
Advisory Staff I, IT Risk and Assurance
EY (Ernst and Young)
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Executes Information Technology audits for Fortune 500 and private financial services clients (Banks, Insurance, and Wealth and Asset Management)
- Executes IT General Control Analysis of risks for clients' financial applications
- Play active role in identifying and recruiting top talent to firm.
- Responded sensitively and competently to clients with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Established positive relationships with clients and other team members
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members
- Assisted with onboarding new team members, providing orientation and support
- Set and worked towards ambitious goals with team performance plans and regular check-in meetings
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems (Operations)AccountingBusiness Administration
Lee University
Cleveland12.2013
Skills
- Experience with designing and implementing robust risk governance frameworks tailored to strategic objectives and regulatory requirements
- Proficient in implementing performance metrics to measure effectiveness of risk governance activities
- Proficient in tracking and trending risk remediation and/or mitigation plans with various accountability owners
- Experience with overseeing design and implementation of robust risk mitigation and remediation plans
- Progressive audit and risk experience with Fortune 500 companies in financial services and technology industries
- Advanced knowledge of banking, risk management and associated audit practices
- Proficient in establishing risk-based audit plans, leveraging analytical skills and strong business acumen
- Leadership and organizational skills including experience with collaborating with cross-functional teams and interacting with multiple levels of organization including, Enterprise Risk Committee, and Audit Committee
- Proficient in Risk and Controls evaluation, including at early-stage companies
- Experience with new system implementation, emerging risks, and business transformation reviews
- Proficient in leveraging data analytics to identify and address risks
- Proficient in Business Process controls, IT General Controls (ITGCs) reviews, PCAOB standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAS), IT Automated Controls (ITACs), and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)/ICFR compliance
- Proficient in process flow mapping, design evaluation and operating effectiveness testing of controls, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plans
- Proficient in cloud operations and technologies, ERP controls, SDLC controls, DevOps and continuous deployment, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyber security disclosures, Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) and associated risks
- Experience with managing and supervising audit external partners such as external auditors, co-source partners, etc
- Experience working with international clients, and teams across geographies
- Experience working with large Fortune 500 companies in Financial Services sector
- Experience in third party reporting with Service Organization Control (SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3) reporting
- Experience with Project management and project economics
- Mastered Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook
- Programming knowledge, especially using Microsoft Visio and Java
Accomplishments
- Successful partnership with key stakeholders to help implement robust risk governance framework at cybersecurity company
- Successfully built internal audit team at cybersecurity company
- Successful partnership with technology and business process owners to implement SOX program at cybersecurity company
- Successfully developed and executed long term strategies, risk based audits, audit methodology, at technology company
- Big 4 experience
- Four-month rotation with EY Australia
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - State of TN, GA
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Member of the AICPA, TSCPA, and ISACA local chapters
- Voluntary service for non-profit organizations
- Currently pursuing CRISC and CISSP certifications
References
Available upon request
Certification
CPA - GA and TN
CISA
CISSP (In Progress)
Timeline
Director Internal Audit (IT & Operations)
Dell Secureworks
11.2021 - Current
Advisory Manager, Technology Risk
EY (Ernst and Young)
10.2019 - 11.2021
Advisory Senior, IT Risk and Assurance
EY (Ernst and Young)
10.2016 - 09.2019
Advisory Staff I, IT Risk and Assurance
EY (Ernst and Young)
07.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems (Operations)AccountingBusiness Administration
Lee University
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