Justice Quaye
Summary
Experienced IT auditor and accountant specializing in cybersecurity, cloud computing and auditing, with expertise SOX, SSAE 18, ISO 27001/ 27002, COBIT, COSO and NIST (CSF) frameworks. Demonstrated proficiency in assessing, analyzing, enhancing IT and Financial systems and controls to mitigate risk and ensure governance and regulatory compliance. Adept at conducting comprehensive audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending strategic solutions to safeguard organizational assets and data integrity, confidentiality, availability, non-repudiation and authentication. Skilled communicator capable of bridging the technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive collaboration and achieve business objectives. A result-oriented professional committed to maintaining the highest standard of security and governance in the rapidly evolving IT landscape.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior IT Auditor
CenterPoint Supply Chain Solutions Limited
07.2021 - Current
- Engage management and staff to comprehend business processes, assess risks and implement targeted audit strategies, advancing operational efficiency and risk management goals
- Lead walkthrough, interviews, and testing of controls, document work, and review work of junior team members in IT audit, security reviews, finance and operations
- Participated in special projects related to due diligence investigations as required.
- Assessed existing IT infrastructure for security risks associated with financial reporting processes.
- Supervised audit staff to align goals with company and deliver excellent internal audit services.
- Provide strategic remediation for ineffective controls, assist in preparing audit reports, follow up on remediation to confirm its implementation and effectiveness
- Conduct training, research, and collaborate with IT, finance and operational teams to identify areas for process improvement, mitigating risk to achieve organizational objectives.
Head: Finance & Administration
Menhanha & Sousa construction Ltd
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures for effective resource management, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards
- Lead administrative functions, including facilities management, procurement, and policy development to optimize operations and maintain a positive work environment
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in finance, administration, and HR, identify and mitigate risks through effective controls, and monitor internal processes for improvement.
Head of Finance and Administration
Busy Internet Ghana Ltd
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Spearheaded budget preparation, monthly financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, cost control, external audits, and internal controls oversight across the organization
- Recruited and trained finance team members, ensuring their proficiency and alignment with organizational objectives and standards
- Collaborated with department heads to define strategic business directions, fostering synergy and alignment across the organization
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to the Board of Directors, providing insights into financial performance and strategic initiatives.
Financial Controller
Busy Internet Ghana Limited
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Oversaw finance operations encompassing AP, AR, payroll, taxes, financial reporting, and external auditing to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Implemented efficiency and automation solutions to enhance workflow and reduce workload, maintaining effective control environment
- Managed relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, banks, vendors, customers, and auditors, ensuring effective communication and compliance
- Contributed to developing business continuity and disaster recovery policies and procedures, playing a key role in safeguarding organizational resilience and continuity.
Finance Manager
Surfline Communication Limited
11.2014 - 08.2015
- As finance manager was responsible for AP, AR, general accounting, fixed asset, taxes and financial reporting
- Facilitated development operational policies, internal control and liaised with bankers for financing
- Implemented Oracle E-business suite, prepared 3 years financial reports in 4 months.
Chief Accountant
G4S Security
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Supervised general ledger, financial accounting, cost control, payroll, fixed asset, reporting
- Contributed to budgeting by providing insight into actual numbers
- Led finance team during audits, ensuring robust internal controls.
Financial Reporting Team Lead
Vodafone Ghana
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Managed the financial reporting team ensuring transactions were in accordance with IFRS
- Led month close activities adhering to deadlines by coordination with various departments and prepared comprehensive month-end pack.
Financial Officer
Millicom Ghana Limited
12.2008 - 06.2011
- Demonstrated proficiency in finance, from general accounting to specialized functions like AP, AR
- Ensured timely transaction processing for month-end reporting
- Monitored ledger entries, investigated irregularities, and conducted revenue recognition
- Managed sales transactions and supplier invoices, contributing to financial statement accuracy.
Education
MS Accounting and Finance -
University of Salford (UK)
Harvard Business school online
Harvard Business School online
Skills
- Leadership
- Change management
- Communication
- Decision making
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Reconciliation
- Project Management
- Internal Audit
- Business process Improvement
- Internal Controls
- Control Design
- Control Implementation
- ERP implementation
- Testing of Controls
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Data Analytics
- Report Writing
- Audit Coordination
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Root Cause Analysis
- Audit Planning
- Deficiency documentation
Certification
- Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- CompTIA Security +
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS CCP)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Professional Level
Training
- Google Data Analytics
- IBM Data Science Specialization
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Reduced month end reporting time by two working days by implementing SAP business One.
- Documented and resolved the violation of password secrecy which led to staff members adhering to the policy which ensured accountability.
Timeline
Senior IT Auditor
CenterPoint Supply Chain Solutions Limited
07.2021 - Current
Head: Finance & Administration
Menhanha & Sousa construction Ltd
12.2020 - 06.2021
Head of Finance and Administration
Busy Internet Ghana Ltd
05.2019 - 11.2020
Financial Controller
Busy Internet Ghana Limited
08.2015 - 05.2019
Finance Manager
Surfline Communication Limited
11.2014 - 08.2015
Chief Accountant
G4S Security
06.2013 - 11.2014
Financial Reporting Team Lead
Vodafone Ghana
06.2011 - 06.2013
Financial Officer
Millicom Ghana Limited
12.2008 - 06.2011
MS Accounting and Finance -
University of Salford (UK)
Harvard Business school online
Harvard Business School online