Desmond Owusu
IT AUDITOR
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished IT auditor with extensive experience providing the leadership and support needed to drive the achievement of key organizational audit-related goals and objectives. Skilled at completing large-scale, complex technical audits using best practices and wide-ranging technical business knowledge, delivering recommendations to audit stakeholders that minimize risks for the organization. Demonstrated strength in building long-term, professional relationships with strategic business partners and audit stakeholders leveraged to draw alignment with key audit initiatives. Recognized for the ability to deliver impactful results while leading audits in fast-paced business environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Auditor
FUSE CONSULTING LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Lead day-to-day execution of internal audit engagement and projects related to SOX, compliance audits, and operational audits
- Perform advisory work for key processes and projects being implements consisting of evaluation of gaps and risks, providing guidance prior to implementation
- Serve as liaison with external auditors during annual audit, ensuring that deficiencies are remediated in timely manner before follow-up
- Add valued input while participating in all phases of IT Audit planning, fieldwork, and follow-up using application framework, COBIT, COSO, NIST, and prepared appropriate testing matrix
- Review controls related to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards related to HIPPA compliance and IT General Control (ITGC) and various applications databases and operating systems
- Complete audits of IT infrastructure and applicable database operating systems, UNIX, SOL, Oracle, and DB2 and prepare risk assessments, determining objective and scope of audits and conflicts and interest audits
- Prepared business process audits, including Journal Ledger audits and SAP configuration audit
- Audit components of business units, including critical technology functions, cloud-based infrastructure cybersecurity, IT risk management, application security, and 3rd party risk management
- Execute SOC Report audits, special projects related to RPA risk assessment, vendor management audits, and control mapping
- Perform audit tests and prepare work papers that document work performed and conclusions reached
- Ensure that policies and procedures are implemented, processes are well documented, and complete internal reviews to identify compliance issues that call for formal attention.
Internal Auditor
FUSE CONSULTING LLC
02.2017 - 01.2022
- Documented security policies and procedures created by information security committee and initiated, facilitated, and promoted activities to create information security awareness within organization
- Reviews financial statements to identify errors and provide recommendations for improvements
- Monitored compliance with information security policies and procedures and analyzed and tested network to discover weaknesses
- Created and administered department budget and staff schedule, supervised continuous improvement initiatives, and developed and maintained overall security technical architecture
- Maintained full responsibility for development of security awareness programs, interacting with departments and providing education on need for information security at all levels within organization
- Identified project risk, working effectively to mitigate them and provided technical direction to analysts, associates, and contractors
- Obtained in-depth knowledge national and international regulatory compliance and framework, including NIST, PCI, FFIEC, GLBA, IPPF and ISO
- Oversaw continuously updated security policies, improved reliability and security of software programs, and uncovered and closed critical loopholes to maintain security network
- Reviewed all system-related plans throughout organization network and monitored compliance with information security policies and procedures
- Performed information security risk awareness within organization and continuously monitored user compliance with network and internet security policies.
Human Resources Administrator
Eddies's Management
02.2011 - 02.2017
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent, resulting in 25% increase in qualified candidates and low turnover rate
- Conducted employee onboarding and orientation programs, ensuring smooth transition for new hires
- Managed employee relations, including addressing and resolving conflicts, conducting investigations and promoting a positive work culture
- Led training and development initiatives, identifying skill gaps and organizing relevant training programs
- Stayed up-to-date with employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
- Implemented performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and development plans
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement HR policies and procedures
- Conducted thorough exit interviews with departing employees to gather feedback on company culture and identify areas for improvement.
Education
Master Of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Kaplan University
Davenport, WA01.2014
Bachelor of Business Management -
Kaplan University
Davenport, WA01.2010
Skills
- ERP Application: Oracle Financial, SAP, Peoplesoft
- Network Devices: Firewalls, Routers, Anti-Viruses
- Framework: COBIT, COSO, NIST, ISO
- Incident Responses
- Vulnerability Analysis
- Risk Assessments
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Audit Strategy & Execution
- Internal/External Audit Lifecycle
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Strategic Business Relationships
- Regulatory Compliance
- Sarbanes-Oxley
- Crisis Management
- Analysis & Reporting
- Non-Compliance Assessment
Certification
- Certified Information System Auditor
- CompTIA Security+
Timeline
IT Auditor
FUSE CONSULTING LLC
01.2022 - Current
Internal Auditor
FUSE CONSULTING LLC
02.2017 - 01.2022
Human Resources Administrator
Eddies's Management
02.2011 - 02.2017
Master Of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Business Management -
Kaplan University
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