Nneka Thomas Karimo

About Nneka Thomas Karimo

Experienced IT audit and compliance professional with 4+ years in ITGC, ITAC, SOC 1 Type II, HIPAA Audit and ERP audits across governance, risk, and cybersecurity domains. Skilled in control testing, risk assessment, and regulatory alignment with frameworks such as SOX, NIST, GDPR, and ISO 27001. Proficient in Active Directory, database auditing, and SDLC control evaluation. Strong background in security event monitoring, SIEM, and incident response, with a focus on process automation and continuous improvement. Proven ability to enhance compliance maturity, strengthen internal controls, and mitigate enterprise risk.

Experience

1. Senior Information Technology Auditor Compliance Analyst

   Accenture

   Nov 2023 — Present

   Conduct forensic analysis and recommend remediation strategies.• Coordinate response strategies for incidents involving ransomware, malware, and insider threats.• Provide guidance on adopting NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.• Participate in tabletop exercises and live simulations to test cyber readiness.• Strengthen collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to build cyber resilience.• Help reduce response time to incidents by 30% through improved planning and communication.

Education

• American University of Nigeria

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

  2010 — 2013

• Hertie School

  Dual Degree in Master of Public Policy

• Columbia | SIPA

  Master of International Affairs (MIA) , Security Policy