Key Achievements:

• Streamlined IT audit procedures, reducing assessment time by 25%.

• Identified £75,000 / $90,000 in inefficiencies and potential system risks for clients.

• Assisted in implementing automated audit tools, saving 8–10 hours per week.

• Strengthened IT controls and security compliance, reducing risk exposure by 20%.

• Supported management in enhancing data integrity and system efficiency across client systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, perform, and document IT and systems audits in line with professional standards.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls, including access, security, and change management.

• Review system configurations, applications, and databases for compliance and risk.

• Perform testing of system processes, data integrity, and security protocols.

• Prepare audit working papers, schedules, and reports for management review.

• Identify areas of operational or system inefficiency and provide actionable recommendations.

• Ensure compliance with corporate IT policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

• Liaise with IT teams and management to obtain documentation and clarify findings.

• Assist in assessing IT risk and developing mitigation strategies.

• Support audits of ERP systems, financial software, and other business-critical applications.

• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and action plans.

• Participate in special IT audit projects, including cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and software upgrades.

• Provide guidance on internal controls, IT governance, and regulatory compliance.

• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all IT audit activities.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during system reviews.

• Conduct follow-up audits to verify implementation of prior recommendations.

• Train and mentor junior IT audit staff as required.

• Assist in continuous improvement of IT audit methodology, processes, and tools.

• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reports on IT risk, compliance, and system performance.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging IT risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.