Carlton Madzivanyika
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
An Information Security Management System consultant with in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in Information Systems (IS) Security, Audit and Risk. Possesses skills and competences in managing a team to implement or audit a management system or a compliance framework.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Experienced Senior, IS Assurance
BDO USA
09.2022 - Current
- Supervises day-to-day workload of IS Assurance Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product.
- Ensures IS Assurance Associates are trained on all relevant IS Assurance software and resources.
- Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for IS Assurance Associates.
- Acts as mentor to IS Assurance Associates, as appropriate.
Documents and tests application and automated controls on wide range of software application packages. - Prepares audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed.
- Identifies opportunities to utilize computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and managing implementation of those techniques, as appropriate.
- Participates in review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
- Communicates to client areas to strengthen controls, mitigate risks and/or increase efficiency.
- Identifies key risks and assesses their impact and likeliness of occurrence.
Recognizes technical concerns or issues and communicates those concerns with IS Assurance management. - Plans and executes IS audit work on assigned engagements.
Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management. - Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information for clients.
Performs walkthroughs of client controls. - Documents controls, tests performed and results.
- Applies IS audit principles and guidelines to client environment.
Senior IS Auditor
BDO Zimbabwe
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of audit process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
- Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Increased internal control effectiveness through diligent evaluation of processes and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring high level of satisfaction during audit process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Bindura University of Science And Technology
Bindura, Zimbabwe12.2009
Skills
- Critical thinking and analytical reasoning
- Team Leadership
- IS Risk assessment and identification
- Project management
- Communication
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CRISC)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CISA)
- Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor - PECB
Timeline
Experienced Senior, IS Assurance
BDO USA
09.2022 - Current
Senior IS Auditor
BDO Zimbabwe
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CRISC)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CISA)
- Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor - PECB
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Bindura University of Science And Technology
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