Yemi Alao
Senior Information Technology Auditor @Citi
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Information Technology Auditor @Citi
US
Led internal control audits across critical financial processes, including General Ledger, Market Controller, and Control Group, ensuring 100% compliance with internal and regulatory standards, and reducing audit findings by 25%.• Conducted over walkthrough meetings with process and control owners globally, identifying and resolving 30+ control deficiencies, while improving process efficiency and risk mitigation across financial operations.• Reviewed over workpapers and prepared risk control matrices, ensuring alignment with business risks and controls, which increased audit quality and efficiency by 20%.• Performed quarterly business monitoring as part of testing, ensuring continued adherence to internal controls and contributing to a 20% increase in the accuracy of financial reporting.
EDUCATION
Coventry University
Master's degree, Management Information Systems
Bowen University Iwo
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and Information Technology
ABOUT YEMI ALAO
As a Senior IT Auditor with over 7 years of experience, I specialize in transforming complex audit processes into streamlined, value-driven operations. I have successfully led and executed audits for Fortune 500 companies, driving significant improvements in compliance, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation across various business functions.I bring a strong track record in both internal and external audits, focusing on compliance like SOX, PCI DSS, HIPAA, while focusing on internal controls, and automated controls, utilizing standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 1/SOC 2, SSAE 16 & 18, COSO, COBIT, and ITIL. My experience spans multiple industries, where I have consistently delivered impactful outcomes, including:* Reducing audit findings by 25% through comprehensive audits and proactive identification and resolution of control deficiencies, improving compliance and operational efficiency across financial and IT processes.* Enhancing audit quality by 20% by developing more effective audit strategies and risk control matrices, ensuring alignment with business risks and controls. This resulted in improved audit outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.* Leading global audit teams in assessing IT General Controls (ITGC), Application Controls, and Automated Controls across enterprise-level systems (ERP), such as Oracle EBS, Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Workday, ensuring 100% adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.* Improving financial reporting accuracy by 20% by conducting quarterly business monitoring and risk assessments, contributing to more accurate and reliable financial statements.* Achieving a 15% increase in audit efficiency by streamlining audit processes, improving collaboration across departments, and implementing automation to expedite audit testing and reporting procedures.* With a reputation for managing complex audit engagements and cultivating strong relationships with internal stakeholders, I consistently drive process improvements, mitigate risks, and enhance compliance across organizations. My ability to communicate audit findings and provide actionable recommendations has led to strengthened internal controls and reduced risk exposure.Certified in CISA, CISM, and CRISC, I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive positive change in the IT audit and compliance space.
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