Juliet Okonye

• Tested IT General Controls (ITGCs) and Application Controls to ensure the security, integrity, and reliability of the entity's information systems
• Collaborate with the IT department and other business units to create comprehensive IT policies and procedures
• Conducted a comprehensive IT audit on access provisioning, incident management, incident management and backups and recovery, to assess compliance with Sox regulations and identify control deficiencies in the financial reporting system
• Developed and executed a risk-based audit plan, defining scope, aim, and testing procedures in alignment with the requirement of SOX 404
• Conduct walkthroughs, test control design/operational effectiveness, and document audit findings in the audit report, including recommendations for process improvement
• resolved control deficiencies within defined timelines by monitoring remediation activities
• Performed audit readiness for clients in preparation for annual regulatory audits
• With the help of the Audit Manager, develop, plan, and scope Internal Audit projects including the testing approach and work steps for the audit team.
• Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
• Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits.
• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

• Executed IT General Controls (ITGCs) for testing for design appropriateness and operating effectiveness
• Tested logical access and segregation of duties to validate the effectiveness of control and provided recommendations for remediation of identified risks and vulnerabilities
• Performed IT SOX testing within in-scope applications and databases to validate that business procedures are in line with enterprise policy
• Reviewed IT controls in systems and business applications such as SAP, Oracle Financials, PeopleSoft, MS Dynamics, and UNIX
• Worked with IT Process Team to manage IT General Controls and Application Controls for SOX compliance
• Performed compliance testing to assess adherence to PCI-DSS, HIPPA, and GDPR standards and regulations
• Executed walkthroughs to test and document the design appropriateness and operating effectiveness of controls
• Examined employee compliance with security controls and deficiencies
• Evaluated and reviewed the business continuity planning of the organization to determine adequacy and effectiveness
• Documented audit findings, control deficiencies, compliance gaps, and provide recommendations for failed controls
• Performed post-audit follow-up to determine if corrective actions plan have been taken and carry out remediation efforts
• Audit readiness and attestation audits., on access removal, segregation of duties and incident response to identify control weaknesses and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Planned, executed, and documented audit reports, including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting, and follow-up and verification of issue closure while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget
• Monitored the implementation of the remediation plan and tracked progress to ensure timely resolution
• Worked with both External and Internal Audits to ensure compliance with policies on ITGCs security protocols
• Collaborated with management to identify key business objectives and risks and develop assessments to measure process effectiveness across multiple departments
• Evaluate and test key financial and business processes and controls on an ongoing basis and identify areas of risk
• Conducted assessments of business unit exposures, identifying risks, evaluating their potential impact, and reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of the firm's existing controls
• Performed risk assessments, identified IT controls for significant processes, and developed test procedures for SOX readiness
• Assist with the development of IT policies and procedures necessary to mitigate risk and exposures.

· Conducted IT audits on access removal, segregation of duties and incident response to identify control weaknesses and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

· Planned, executed, and documented audit reports, including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control and evaluation, report drafting, and follow-up and verification of issue closure while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget.

· Monitored the implementation of the remediation plan and tracked progress to ensure timely resolution.

· worked with both External and Internal Audits to ensure compliance with policies on ITGCs security protocols.

· Collaborated with management to identify key business objectives and risks and develop assessments to measure process effectiveness across multiple departments.

· Evaluate and test key financial and business processes and controls and identify areas of risk.

· Conducted assessments of business unit exposures, identifying risks, evaluating their potential impact, and reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of the firm's existing controls.

· Performed risk assessments, identified IT controls for significant processes, and developed test procedures for SOX readiness. Assist with the development of IT policies and procedures necessary to mitigate risk and exposures.

• Coordinated ongoing efforts to strengthen risk culture and fine-tuned risk appetite for lending and funding activities.
• Implemented financial risk management policies, limits and strategies that complied with standards and strategic imperatives of organization.