Abimbola Abiodun

About Abimbola Abiodun

Experienced IT Auditor with over 6 years in assessing and enhancing IT controls, risk management, and compliance processes across diverse sectors. I possess a proven track record of conducting comprehensive audits, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing effective remediation strategies to safeguard organizational assets. My expertise lies in leveraging analytical skills to evaluate technology infrastructure, ensuring alignment of IT initiatives with business objectives. I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, establish best practices, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Committed to delivering actionable insights and recommendations that enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and strengthen the overall control environment, I am dedicated to supporting organizations in achieving their strategic goals while maintaining robust compliance frameworks.

Experience

1. Senior Information Technology Auditor

   HP

   Jul 2020 — Present

   Conduct comprehensive IT audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with regulatory frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. • Collaborate with IT and business teams to assess risk management strategies and enhance cybersecurity measures, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and security awareness. • Develop and execute audit plans that incorporate the latest industry standards and best practices, ensuring thorough coverage of key IT processes and technologies. • Provide expert guidance on compliance with various regulatory requirements, including ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR, facilitating successful audits and reviews. • Create and deliver presentations to stakeholders, summarizing audit findings and recommendations, and fostering open communication for effective issue resolution. • Mentor and support junior auditors in their professional development, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance team capabilities and audit quality. • Presented audit findings and recommendations to senior management, facilitating strategic discussions that resulted in the allocation of additional resources to enhance IT security posture. • Led comprehensive IT audits across multiple business units, enhancing compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards, resulting in a 25% reduction in identified vulnerabilities year-over-year. • Developed and implemented audit strategies that improved risk assessment processes, increasing efficiency by 30% through automation of audit workflows using tools like ACL and IDEA. • Conducted thorough evaluations of IT governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 and NIST standards, which resulted in a successful external audit with zero non-conformities

Education

• University of Ilorin, Nigeria

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2013 — 2017