ANTHONY OBIADI
Westfield,IN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Offers solid history of success in auditing and possesses in-depth knowledge of IT governance frameworks, risk management methodologies, and internal control frameworks. Skilled in identifying vulnerabilities and recommending solutions to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail, effectively communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability to lead audit teams and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve organizational objectives. Seeking to leverage expertise in IT auditing to contribute to the success and growth of a dynamic organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior I.T Auditor
Liberty Mutual Insurance
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted thorough audits of Liberty Mutual Insurance operations to assess compliance with regulatory requirements
- Conducted Business Technology and Business Continuity control testing
- Planned, executed, and managed technology-focused SOX compliance audits, risk assessments, and controls testing
- Manage IT testing schedule and coordinate with IT team members and internal and external auditors
- Conducted confidential and complex technology, operational, and integrated audits
- Conducted risk assessments to identify legal and regulatory risks associated with the organization
- Perform walkthroughs and draft Risk and Control Evaluation documents
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to identify key controls, weaknesses, and compensating controls, identifying areas for improved control, cost savings, and operational efficiency
- Draft audit recommendations for inclusion in audit reports and memos, presenting information in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner to auditees and others, as applicable
- Reviewed and analyzed the policies, procedures, and documentation to identify areas of non-compliance
- Worked with department analysts to create measurement tools and methods for communicating results and managing QA analysis in compiling/reporting results
- Developed and implemented corrective action plans (CAPs) to address identified compliance issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide guidance and support in developing and maintaining effective compliance programs
- Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports and presented findings to management, providing insights and recommendations for enhancing compliance efforts.
IT Compliance Analyst
Alvarez & Marshal
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Ensured that the organization's IT practices adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), industry-specific regulations (e.g., COSO, COBIT, NIST, and ISO 27001)
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps and vulnerabilities in IT systems and processes
- Prioritize risks based on their severity and likelihood of occurrence
- Ascertain the reliability of information systems examined (input, processing and output), and ensure that all information system examined comply with statutes, regulations, related industry guidelines and principles, established company plans and procedures, and have adequate operational and financial controls
- Perform general and application control reviews for simple to complex information systems
- Perform information system control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, back up and disaster recovery and system maintenance
- Perform walkthrough and test of operating effectiveness for internal controls
- Perform reviews of internal control procedures and security for systems under development and/or enhancements to current systems
- Evaluated the compliance posture of third-party vendors and service providers
- Ensure that vendor contracts and agreements include appropriate compliance clauses and requirements
- Monitored changes in regulations and industry standards to ensure that IT compliance practices remain up to date
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains in compliance activities
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders, including legal, risk management, IT security, and business units, to address compliance-related challenges and initiatives
- Effectively communicated audit findings, compliance recommendations, and regulatory updates to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
IT Compliance Specialist
Huntington Bank
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Conducted audits focused on access control policies and procedures across multiple departments
- Evaluated the effectiveness of change management processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Conducted Business Technology and Business Continuity control testing
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing improved access control measures, resulting in a 20% reduction in security incidents
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to identify vulnerabilities in access controls and recommend remediation measures
- Prepare audit reports documenting findings, observations, and recommendations for management review and corrective action.
ITGC Control Tester
Lowes
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Reviewed IT General and Application Controls, execute IT infrastructure audit testing databases, network servers and operating systems (Linux)
- Conduct comprehensive audits of access control systems and policies across various departments and systems within the organization
- Evaluate and validate the effectiveness of change management processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies
- Identified compliance issues that required follow-up or investigation
- Enforced sound procedures to maintain adequate control of and secure business assets
- Identified clients' SOX compliance and internal audit needs
- Provide actionable recommendations to senior management for improving access control mechanisms and change management procedures.
Education
ITSA -
Mycomputercareer- Indianapolis, Indiana
Bs. Electrical/Electronic Engineering -
Caritas University-Enugu, Nigeria
Skills
- Proficient in segregation of duties, including identifying and defining risks and conflicts, implementing preventive and detective controls, and distinguishing between segregation of duties and least privilege
- Experienced in conducting Business Continuity / Business Technology Testing
- Knowledgeable in audit logging and monitoring
- Skilled in technical account management controls, such as enforcing password length, complexity, and expiration policies
- Compliance and regulatory frameworks (eg, PCI, HIPAA, FFIEC, HITRUST, NIST)
- Experience with access and account management, encompassing authorization, provisioning, recertification, and separation
- GRC Tools (ZenGRC, Auditboard, Auditsource, ServiceNow, Box, Workiva)
- Information security and cybersecurity
Certification
- Certified Information System Auditor
- AZ-900 clouds computing
- CompTIA+
- Security+
- Project Management Professional
Hobbies and Interests
- Video Gaming
- Basketball
Timeline
Senior I.T Auditor
Liberty Mutual Insurance
07.2022 - 06.2024
IT Compliance Analyst
Alvarez & Marshal
03.2020 - 05.2022
IT Compliance Specialist
Huntington Bank
05.2018 - 11.2019
ITGC Control Tester
Lowes
05.2016 - 04.2018
ITSA -
Mycomputercareer- Indianapolis, Indiana
Bs. Electrical/Electronic Engineering -
Caritas University-Enugu, Nigeria