Olatomide Ajifowowe

About Olatomide Ajifowowe

Certified IT Auditor with 7+ years of experience in performing comprehensive audits and risk assessments in fast-paced environments. Expertise in Third Party Risk Management as a Vendor Risk Analyst, focusing on evaluating vendor compliance, assessing cybersecurity controls, and developing risk management frameworks. Skilled in ensuring adherence to industry standards, including COBIT, SOX, ISO 27001, and HIPAA. Proven track record in identifying vulnerabilities and managing vendor risk to enhance organizational security and regulatory compliance. Adept at communicating findings and actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency and risk management processes. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), equipped with strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Experience

1. Sox Lead Auditor Consultant

   Johnson & Johnson

   Aug 2025 — Present · New Brunswick, NJ, US

   Lead and manage a team delivering IT audit, SOX 404 compliance, and risk advisory engagements within a highly regulated environment.• Mentor and develop IT audit professionals through structured coaching, performance feedback, and technical training initiatives.• Develop and execute a risk-based annual IT audit plan aligned with enterprise risk assessments, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.• Conduct pre- and post-implementation reviews for system implementations, ERP expansions, and application transformations to ensure control readiness, regulatory compliance, and auditability.• Evaluate key system functionalities and automated controls to ensure data integrity, reliability, and compliance with SOX and internal control frameworks.• Partner with business and IT leadership to identify process improvement opportunities, enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening internal controls.• Provide advisory support to IT management on compliance-driven initiatives, including IT security, business continuity/disaster recovery (BCDR), and regulatory readiness.• Spearheaded enterprise-wide SOX transformation initiatives, optimizing control frameworks and reducing control deficiencies through proactive risk identification and remediation strategies.• Drove automation of SOX testing and control monitoring activities by leveraging data analytics and GRC tools, improving audit efficiency and reducing manual effort.• Established standardized audit methodologies, templates, and quality assurance practices, enhancing consistency, audit readiness, and compliance across global teams.• Led cross-functional initiatives with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to strengthen IT control environments and align with evolving regulatory expectations.• Provided strategic guidance on emerging risks related to cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.

Education

• National Open University of Nigeria

  Bachelor's degree

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  Master's degree