Opeyemi O. Soremekun
Houston,TX
Summary
IT auditor professional with 5+ years of progressive experience developing and implementing security solutions in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated skill in identifying business risks, and compliance issues and designing proactive solutions. Skilled in planning and executing audit testing and delivering quality audit services to clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Technology Auditor
KPMG
04.2022 - Current
- Conducting IT general control audit, application control audit, and IT infrastructure audit using application frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, SOC, SOX, NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPPA, and HITRUST
- Performing and executing IT general controls testing to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
- Overseeing IT operations exceptions, which involves providing guidance on their creation and ensuring they are addressed until closure
- Assisting in the development, execution, and supervision of measures to maintain the confidentiality of data, ensure system reliability, and implement recovery procedures
- Conducts regular IT security audits and assessments to identify weaknesses, gaps, and non-compliance issues
- Developing IT risk control matrices to identify vulnerabilities in IT systems and recommend risk mitigation controls
- Performing infrastructure audits, information security, system development, change management, business continuity, and disaster recovery
- Collect, document, and review evidence during the control testing process
- Performing monitoring activities to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of controls pertaining to databases
- Plan engagement to address the audit risk, develop a test plan including knowledge of sampling standards, and execute testing through the final report
- Perform periodic segregation of duties (SOD) on multiple scope applications to make sure all active employees are given and using the appropriate access within their roles
Information Technology internal Auditor
Blue Shield of California
02.2018 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with IT audit team management and colleagues to carry out advisory projects and comprehensive risk evaluations using a range of frameworks and standards such as COBIT, COSO, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS
- Assisted the finance team in performing SOC 1/SSAE16 testing and documentation
- Examined SOC 1, SOC2 type 1, and 2 reports by delivering extensive fieldwork and documentation
- Provided measurable input into new processes, standards, and operational plans that impact audit service
- Examined sets of data to generate a suitable sample for auditing purposes
- Worked simultaneously with business owners and IT stakeholders to identify and evaluate risks, establish mitigation, and control plans, and understand the cross-functional impacts of IT controls
- Communicated audit results, audit recommendations, and other key messages to relevant stakeholders in a concise and timely manner
- Managed large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams
- Participated in the preparation and implementation of audit projects focused on IT infrastructure, including servers, databases, and firewalls
- Assisted with developing and implementing policies and procedures related to internal controls over operational control reporting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Benin
09.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
University of Benin
09.2009
Skills
- Proficient Knowledge of IT General Controls
- Excellent documentation and Reporting
- Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
- Good attention to detail
- Effective Communication
- Microsoft Excel and Tableau
- Critical Thinking
- Auditing Infrastructure
- Time Management
Timeline
Information Technology Auditor
KPMG
04.2022 - Current
Information Technology internal Auditor
Blue Shield of California
02.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Benin
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
University of Benin
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