Open To Work
DENNIS AHENE QUARSHIE
Houston,USA
Summary
Results-driven risk and compliance professional with 15 years of experience in audit and internal controls, transitioning into cybersecurity with a focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Pursuing ISC2 certification in Cybersecurity and developing data analytics skills in Microsoft Power BI. Ready to apply expertise in risk management and cybersecurity in an entry-level Cybersecurity, IT Audit, or GRC role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Partner / Financial & Project Consultant
Elsden Westcape Limited
Accra, Ghana
01.2018 - Current
- Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with business and compliance requirements.
- Advise organizations on governance structures, financial controls, and regulatory adherence.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement internal control frameworks to strengthen compliance and reduce operational exposure.
- Analyze business processes to identify inefficiencies and implement data-driven improvements.
- Support audit readiness and compliance reviews across client organizations.
Finance & Administration Manager
Harkand Group | Amplus Energy Services Limited | Maersk Supply Services | Best Western Accra Hotel
- Managed financial reporting and budgeting, coordinating internal audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Strengthened control environments, reducing financial and operational risks.
- Ensured compliance with international standards and internal policies.
- Collaborated with auditors and cross-functional teams to strengthen governance processes and enhance transparency.
- Led process improvement initiatives that streamlined operations and reinforced accountability across departments.
Cybersecurity & Data Projects
- Conducted simulated risk assessments using cybersecurity frameworks to identify potential threats and enhance security posture.
- Identified system vulnerabilities and recommended mitigation controls to strengthen overall security measures.
- Developed Power BI dashboards to visualize financial and operational data insights.
Education
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom06-2009
Skills
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- Internal Controls
- IT Audit
- Financial Audit
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Risk & Compliance Tools
- Business Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Reporting
- Security Concepts
Websites
Certification
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), In Progress
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Completed
- ACCA (Part Qualified), Completed
- Power BI Data Analytics, In Progress
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the U.S., Open to relocation and hybrid/on-site roles, Cybersecurity Analyst (Entry-Level), GRC Analyst, IT Audit, Risk Analyst
Cybersecurity And Data Projects
- Conducted simulated risk assessments aligned with cybersecurity frameworks (ISC2 CC training).
- Developed Power BI dashboards to visualize financial and operational data insights.
- Practiced identifying system vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation controls.
Timeline
Managing Partner / Financial & Project Consultant
Elsden Westcape Limited
01.2018 - Current
Finance & Administration Manager
Harkand Group | Amplus Energy Services Limited | Maersk Supply Services | Best Western Accra Hotel
Cybersecurity & Data Projects
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants