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Aaron Horatious

@aaronhoratious

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Detail-oriented IT Auditor with expertise in compliance and risk management.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values compliance and risk management, offers opportunities for professional growth, and fosters collaboration within teams.

I am a detail-oriented and results-driven IT Auditor with over 3 years of experience in assessing IT systems, controls, and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. My proficiency in conducting risk assessments and evaluating IT general controls (ITGC) has allowed me to identify vulnerabilities and enhance organizational security. I am skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to address findings and implement corrective actions, ultimately improving overall IT compliance and operational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have developed and executed IT audit plans based on risk assessments, evaluated IT general controls, and provided actionable recommendations to mitigate cybersecurity and compliance risks. My experience includes conducting vendor risk assessments and preparing organizations for external reviews, ensuring adherence to regulations such as SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and ISO 27001. I pride myself on my strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, which enable me to deliver detailed audit reports and recommendations that drive organizational improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IT Auditor

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UCL Synergy

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Developed and executed IT audit plans based on risk assessments, evaluating IT general controls (ITGC) and performing application control reviews. Identified and assessed IT risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps, providing recommendations to mitigate cybersecurity and compliance risks. Ensured adherence to regulations like SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and ISO 27001, preparing actionable audit rep

IT General Controls Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance ISO 27001 Audit Plans Audit Reporting Vendor Risk Management

Data Verification Executive

Acreaty Ghana Limited

Apr 2022 - Aug 2022 (4 months)

Assisted in checking the accuracy of scanned documents and corrected them as required. Verified the accuracy of customer claims and documents before they were entered into the system.

Quality Assurance Data Entry

Data Executive Officer

LookaInstitute

Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 (11 months)

Collected information from clients on their respective service platforms and provided insights into how their businesses were thriving. Gathered and segregated clients’ information into a database for effective and efficient data management. Attended to customers' complaints and ensured prompt resolution.

Data Collection Data Management Customer Service Database Management Data Analysis

National Service Personnel

Vanguard Life Assurance Company

Sep 2018 - Jul 2019 (10 months)

Liaised with potential clients and presented company insurance policies and products. Collaborated with the marketing department to design effective roll-out strategies and achieve set targets. Gathered, verified, and stored relevant client information in the company data system.

Marketing Strategy Data Management Sales Business Development Policy Presentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ghana (LEGON)

Bachelor of Political Science, Political Science

Completed a Bachelor of Political Science degree. The program provided a comprehensive understanding of political systems, theories, and public policy.

Yesyoucan Cybersecure LLC

Certification, Cybersecurity GRC-IT Auditor

Activities and societies: Focus: Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Frameworks, IT Audit Principles and Practices, Policy and Procedure Review, SOX Compliance (Testing of ITGC Controls), SOX Reporting, Risk Assessment, Hashing and Encryption Testing, PCI DSS Compliance, Third-Party Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Security and Privacy.

Completed the Certified Cybersecurity GRC-IT Auditor program. Focused on cybersecurity fundamentals, GRC frameworks, and IT audit principles and practices.