FESTUS OGIRRI
Puyallup
Summary
Experienced information technology risk and assurance audit professional with over 6 years of expertise in conducting SOX audits across a broad spectrum of industries, including insurance, the public sector, energy, utilities, oil and gas, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. Proficient in evaluating information technology general control (ITGC), IT applications, and IT infrastructure controls. Skilled in collaborating with various ERP systems, such as SAP, PeopleSoft, AWS Cloud, Calypso, and databases like Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. Involved in a variety of audits, including SOX audits, SSAE18 projects, ITGC audits, IT infrastructure audits, data center audits, disaster recovery audits, PCIDSS audits, and cybersecurity audits.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technology Risk & Assurance Consultant
Ernst & Young
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted in audit scope determination, risk identification, and control evaluation
- Executed audit readiness for IT General and Application control weaknesses in compliance with SOX
- Conducted test of Access control, Change Management control, IT Operations Control
- Prepared findings and recommendations report for management
- Evaluated IT operations, backup, and disaster recovery audits
- Coordinated and performed IT risk-based audits to identify control gaps and recommend areas for improvement
- Assisted team with process reviews and walk-through test to ensure that procedures are complied with in practice as laid down in the policy
- Assisted in report preparation of findings and recommendation to management
- Documented understanding of business processes in memos or flow charts.
IT Auditor
Experis Manpower Group
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Conducted audit tests, prepared work papers, and developed audit recommendations
- Performed ITGC and IT Applications control testing in risk-based audits
- Reviewed controls deficiencies and retested SOX in-scope applications
- Collaborated in planning and conducting audits of key IT and business systems
- Documented understanding of business processes and control narratives
- Organized, communicated, assessed, and reviewed internal processes for compliance.
IT Audit Staff
Masters Energy Oil & Gas Ltd
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Executed IT audits and integrated audits with the operational and finance audit teams
- Conducted ITGC controls and application controls audits
- Supported the development, implementation, and monitoring of data confidentiality and system integrity
- Participated in control gap analysis and monitoring exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History And International Studies
Ambrose Alli University
06.2010
Skills
- IT Control Testing Control Frameworks and Security Standards (COBIT, COSO, NIST, ISO27001, ISO27002)
- Business Processes and IT General Controls
- Cybersecurity Testing and Vulnerability Scanning
- Risk Assessment Recovery Plan
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Client Relationships
- Team Leadership & Development
Certification
- Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Timeline
Senior Technology Risk & Assurance Consultant
Ernst & Young
03.2022 - 08.2024
IT Auditor
Experis Manpower Group
03.2018 - 03.2022
IT Audit Staff
Masters Energy Oil & Gas Ltd
03.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History And International Studies
Ambrose Alli University
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