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Kwabena Agyapong

Burlington,NJ

Summary

An experienced IT Auditor with over 5 years of experience in conducting independent and objective assessments of business processes, systems, and related controls with the goal of improving risk management, operations, security, compliance, and the overall system of internal controls. Demonstrated ability to lead planning, scoping, execution and reporting of audits based on identified risks. Proven track record of effectively communicating audit findings and working with management to implement solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior IT Auditor

J.B. Hunt Transportations
Burlington
01.2017 - Current
  • Conducted technical audits across the business, identifying risks related to processes, regulatory compliance, organization, policy, and technology
  • Led planning, scoping, execution and reporting of audits based on identified risks
  • Developed and provided relevant training to employees as needed
  • Successfully identified and recommended solutions for risks related to internal controls resulting in a 25% reduction in risk exposure
  • Managed the audit lifecycle of 10+ audits, ensuring thorough and independent evaluations of internal control design and effectiveness
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of IT controls, systems and processes to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks and recommend actionable solutions for improvement
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior auditors, fostering their professional growth and development within the organization
  • Contributed to the enhancement of internal audit methodologies, tools and best practices to align with emerging technologies and evolving business needs
  • Worked with management to appropriately address audit findings and developed a tracking system to ensure management action plans were implemented and risks were mitigated appropriately.

IT Audit Senior Associate

Wayfair LLC
Cranbury
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Assisted in planning and executing IT audit engagements
  • Worked with clients to identify risks related to business processes, systems and related controls
  • Conducted IT audits and assessments to evaluate whether the control environment adequately migrates to the identified risk
  • Assisted in planning and executing IT audit engagement resulting in a reduction in risk exposure
  • Identified control deficiencies and areas of non – compliance through comprehensive testing and analyses of IT processes and controls
  • Reviewed and assessed IT policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards
  • Prepared clear and concise audit reports, documenting findings, recommendations and action plans for management reviews and remediation
  • Collaborated with IT and business stakeholders to address audit findings, implement corrective actions and strengthen internal controls.

Education

Master’s in finance -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

BSc. in Accounting -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

HND in Accountancy -

Kumasi Technical University

Skills

  • Audit Management Tools (Example, ACL, Teammate)
  • IT Governance Frameworks (Example COBIT)
  • Risk Assessment Technologies (Example ISO 27001, NIST)
  • Network and Infrastructure Security
  • Data Privacy and Compliance (Example, GDPR and CCPA)
  • IT Risk Management and Control Frameworks

Affiliations

  • Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
  • Member, Institute of Internal Audit (IIA)

Certification

Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), ISACA, MM/DD/YY

Timeline

Senior IT Auditor

J.B. Hunt Transportations
01.2017 - Current

IT Audit Senior Associate

Wayfair LLC
01.2015 - 01.2017

Master’s in finance -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

BSc. in Accounting -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

HND in Accountancy -

Kumasi Technical University

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