Obio Mkpanam
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic, driven, and forward-thinking, high-performing data driven Compliance and Project Manager, with a penchant for advising, planning, and contributing towards implementing world-class solutions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and working with internal customers to transform objectives into solutions. Experienced in the management of project/program costs, resources, and issues to ensure that key objectives are realized. Strong information technology/compliance professional with a demonstrated ability of resolving issues and delivering on Compliance projects through efficient and effective practices that enhances organizational growth. Versatile Compliance Auditor with an understanding of operations in the [] auditing industry. Proficient in reading, interpreting and implementing legal rules and regulations. Excellent multitasking and coordination abilities. Versatile Compliance Auditor with an understanding of operations in the Sarbanes - Oxley (SOX) auditing industry. Proficient in reading, interpreting, and implementing legal rules and regulations. Excellent multitasking and coordination abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Compliance Auditor
Diamond Logics
11.2021 - Current
- Identify and evaluate critical risk areas of the customer`s health compliance environment and provided key input to developing the audit programs tailored for specific controls
- Propose and recommend policy changes to follow HIPPA rules and PHI documentation to be automated in IT controls and ensure periodic checks for compliance
- As part of the recommendations, medication administration was changed from a manual to an automated method where each medication is scanned with a time stamp and administered before it’s recorded in the system, this eliminated medication errors and ensured accurate medication counts before being sent to the shelf for storage
- Analyze client processes, systems, and procedures, and trained HR staff on the new IT systems so they can in turn train other staff
- Ensure that medication, progress notes, and group reports are properly documented before the system allows staff to sign off for a shift
- This reduces errors and enhances compliance with healthcare laws already adopted in the company
- Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, sample selection criteria, and reviewing/analyzing evidence
- Document compliance issues and provided recommendations for improvement using good judgment while maintaining independence and objectivity
- Assists with providing training, coaching, and guidance in governance, Risk, and Control to clients during and after audit engagements and other audit-related projects
- Maintains strong and effective working relationships with all areas of stakeholders’ IT Operations, Risk Management, and overall Compliance Teams.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Project Supervisor
Mi Casa Su Casa
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Coordinated the day-to-day activities associated with assigned projects and clients
- Coordinated and manage meetings/workshops for project team including logistic, agenda, and meeting minutes
- Functioned as key point of contact between stakeholders: Follow up on delegated tasks and non-compliance issues
- Weekly/Monthly status reports, resource planning reports, risk management reports and other management reports as required
- Supported numerous efforts and effectively prioritize and multi-task requirements that have a direct impact on the product portfolio
- Facilitated communication between the project manager and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle
- Managed project management documents such as, without limitation, the project plan, budget, schedule, lessons learned, or scope statement, as directed by the project manager
- Supported team members when implementing risk management strategies.
Project / Legal Officer
Akwa Savings & Loans Ltd
08.2012 - 12.2018
- Created project structure for stakeholders including timelines, project plans, tasks, team responsibilities, and status reporting
- Monitored Project Progress and Set Deadlines for project deliverables
- Worked effectively with business in developing tool enhancements and implementing analytical processes
- Monitored, managed, and analyzed the impact of day-to-day financial transactional activities
- Escalated alerts and drafted case investigations in accordance with internal policies and procedures
- Conducted contract profitability reviews by customer by working closely with risk and compliance colleagues across the company.
- Conducted financial analysis, delivered, and presented standard weekly and monthly key financial reports in support pf decision making
- Evaluated financial and credit backgrounds of clientele to determine credit eligibility
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of transaction monitoring, investigations, and screening policies and procedures
- Collaborated with departments leaders to monitor KPI objectives and review performance
- Worked with my team in the internal control Unit (ICU) to audit customers’ accounts, ensure compliance with bank policies, and daily bank transactions to identify errors or fraud
- Provided legal advice as the National Legal officer, ensuring compliance with existing laws and policies and ethics.
Education
Certificate – Nigeria Bar Association -
Nigerian Law School
Abuja2008
J.D. -
Madonna University
Nigeria.12.2007
Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
- Ability to think critically under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Team player and strong interpersonal skills
- Auditing and Attestation
- Understanding of Contracts
- Reading Comprehension
- Preparing Templates
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Administrative Management
- Active Listening
- Reliability and Integrity Improvement
- Interviewing and Counseling
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Coordinate Investigations
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Auditing Experience
- Excellent Risk Assessment Abilities
Affiliations
Member Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Member Association of Advanced Legal studies
Member Association of Professional Negotiators, Mediators, and conciliators (M/APNM)
Timeline
IT Compliance Auditor
Diamond Logics
11.2021 - Current
Project Supervisor
Mi Casa Su Casa
05.2019 - 10.2021
Project / Legal Officer
Akwa Savings & Loans Ltd
08.2012 - 12.2018
Certificate – Nigeria Bar Association -
Nigerian Law School
J.D. -
Madonna University
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