William Semahah
Canada
Summary
Senior IT Auditor with 8+ years of experience specializing in SOX compliance and IT governance audits. Demonstrates strong capabilities in leading ERP system and enhancing audit processes through automation and continuous improvement. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to improve IT controls and risk management. Holds PMP certification, showcasing a strong foundation in project and risk management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant - IT
Square IT Consulting
07.2019 - Current
- Spearheaded SOX compliance IT audits, enhancing system security and efficiency
- Led the transition to automation and data analytics, boosting audit process efficiency
- Fostered collaborative efforts to strengthen IT control environments. Managed the entire audit process, from planning to reporting, ensuring adherence to COBIT 5 and NIST frameworks and providing actionable insights to senior management.
- Managed the entire audit process, from planning to reporting, ensuring adherence to COBIT 5 and NIST standards and providing actionable insights to senior management.
Supervisor - IT Audit
Excenit Limited
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Drove IT management process improvements, significantly reducing operational risks.
- Championed strategic IT security enhancements, aligning with SOX and NIST standards.
- Led all audit phases, delivering actionable reports that improved SOX compliance.
IT Internal Auditor
Sovereign Bank
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Directed IT infrastructure and applications audits, ensuring regulatory and internal policy compliance.
- Crafted risk mitigation strategies, bolstering system security and reliability.
- Managed audits from planning to execution, focusing on compliance with banking regulations and delivering recommendations to improve IT system controls.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of New Brunswick
10.2023
MBA - Accounting & Finance
University of Professional Studies
Accra08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Geodetic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
05.2006
Skills
- Audit & Control Assessment: SOX, ITGC
- Risk Management: Technology Risk, Incident Response
- IT Governance: COBIT 5, NIST
- Soft Skills: Communication, Team Leadership, Collaboration
Certification
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Languages
Timeline
Consultant - IT
Square IT Consulting
07.2019 - Current
Supervisor - IT Audit
Excenit Limited
08.2018 - 06.2019
IT Internal Auditor
Sovereign Bank
09.2016 - 07.2018
MBA - Finance
University of New Brunswick
MBA - Accounting & Finance
University of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Science - Geodetic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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