Christian C Nwokocha
Summary
Result-driven senior IT Security/Auditor professional with five-plus years of experience in diverse industries, including healthcare and finance. Expertise includes team leadership, technical architecture, training and development, disaster recovery planning, and information protection. Dynamic, resourceful, and highly driven individual with a deep passion for creating and delivering programs and solutions that empower a team, company, and customer to meet and exceed desired expectations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)
11.1988
- Responsible for reviewing, maintaining, and certifying all quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial contract payments in compliance with laws, DFAS regulations, and policies
- Ensures that funding levels are correctly validated and that all financial commitment policies are settled before the funds expire
- Performs accounting duties firmly, adhering to professional and governmental guides and directives
- Your role is not just about numbers but about upholding the highest standards in accounting, operations controls, and regulatory compliance
IT Auditor/Consulting
Robert Half Technology
10.2015 - Current
- Provide onsite and remote consulting upon request as needed per contract
- We provide our client onsite IT consulting related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which went into effect in 2004, and the Public Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) 2007 Auditing 5 (PCAOB) 2007, which required that Corporate Chief Executive Officers [CEO] and Chief Financial Officers [CFO] to included assessment of the operating effectiveness of the internal control structure over financial reporting when issuing the annual report
- We also emphasize the following as it pertains to the effectiveness and efficiency of operation, reliability of financial reporting, and Compliance with all the applicable rules and regulations, including the (5) five interrelated components of internal control
- On Information Security, we facilitate the communication of security procedures to users and make them more aware of potential security threats and associated business risks daily
Sr.IT Auditor/consultant
EVO Payments International
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: EVO Payment Systems, a division of Encore Systems
- I evaluated communications personnel and processes at work locations across the region, utilizing multiple inspection techniques, such as performance evaluation and virtual inspections of IT infrastructures
- I interpreted technical procedures to validate compliance with upkeep practices and program management guidance
- Identified and documented deviations from standards and guided corrective errors until compliance was attained
- Developed, executed, and delivered results on fully integrated EVOs, an end-to-end processor of payments to assure efficiency and effectiveness of EVO payments within PCI compliance/certification-payment card industry (PCI security standards
- I lead audits in the areas of Visa, MC, AM, etc., to ensure the protection of consumer credit card information
- Drawn audit plans using the risk-based approach while incorporating the IT Governance controls addressed by COSO, COBIT, and SOX frameworks
- Report on findings regarding asset utilization and audit results and recommend changes in operations
- Inspect procedures and systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance
- EVO Payment Systems, a division of Encore Systems
Sr. IT Strategist Auditor/consulting
PDP Organization
11.2014 - 09.2015
- I energized the IT infrastructure contract delivery sales to PDP for acquisitions and installation of IT infrastructure equipment
- Inspect procedures and systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance under GRC and assess, evaluate, and potential Enterprise risk management solutions
- I applied five interrelated components of internal control: control environments, risk assessment, control activities, information, and communication
- I also monitored the security needed to be fully compliant
- Periodic security assessments, audits assessment, and evaluation of the process to determine the adequacy of control
Consultant
AFLAC
03.2013 - 11.2014
- We analyzed problems that led to deficiencies in control designs and operating effectiveness and provided recommendations
- Planned and executed Audits on internal control operations and monitored their effectiveness
- Successfully led vital security projects and assessed the adequacy and effectiveness of info security control using a risk-based methodology approach and incorporating IT Governance controls addressed by COSO, COBIT, and PCI frameworks
IT/Finance Consultant/Research Student self-employment
Ferguson, Inc.
02.2012 - 08.2014
Sr. Operational/IT Auditor/Finance/Student worker thru 2014
Ferguson, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2012
- We have examined and evaluated information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
- Supervised audit and determined the scope of investigation required
- Prepared, analyzed, and verified annual reports, financial statements, and other records using procedures
- I managed through SOX 404 recommended remediation activities to improve controls and financial reporting
- Effective management and development of audit professionals while on the project
Quality Control/Auditor
Charter Communications
07.2005 - 12.2007
- They are coordinated to generate financial reports related to inventory control and perform routine accounting, audits, and networks
- Performed data analysis and identified financial programmatic discrepancies
- We performed projects within audit plans and budget/schedules, including developing and maintaining relationship management and assisting in satisfactorily resolving reported problems
- I certify quality and consistency in total quality management through continuous cycle counts and monitoring inventory contract procurement receipts
Quality Assurance Analyst
WIKA Instrument Corps
01.2004 - 07.2005
- Analyze, plan, test, and evaluate transaction-critical systems to provide the National Institute of Standards Technology Certificates for Wika's global leadership for reliable pressure gauges and temperature measurement at its laboratory HQ in Georgia
- Recommend conclusions and draft audit plans regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance, internal governance, internal controls, and risk management
- Conduct quality assurance activities to comply with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), compliances, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and CGMP under 21 CFR 312.60 through 312.66
Education
Bachelor of Science - Administrative Management/Accounting
Clemson University
Clemson, SCMBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2012
MBA - Technology Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2011
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- CISM
- ITIL
- TQM
Timeline
Sr.IT Auditor/consultant
EVO Payments International
03.2016 - 08.2017
IT Auditor/Consulting
Robert Half Technology
10.2015 - Current
Sr. IT Strategist Auditor/consulting
PDP Organization
11.2014 - 09.2015
Consultant
AFLAC
03.2013 - 11.2014
IT/Finance Consultant/Research Student self-employment
Ferguson, Inc.
02.2012 - 08.2014
Sr. Operational/IT Auditor/Finance/Student worker thru 2014
Ferguson, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2012
Quality Control/Auditor
Charter Communications
07.2005 - 12.2007
Quality Assurance Analyst
WIKA Instrument Corps
01.2004 - 07.2005
Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)
11.1988
Bachelor of Science - Administrative Management/Accounting
Clemson University
MBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
MBA - Technology Management
University of Phoenix
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