BJBaba Jamal
@babajamal
IT & Internal Controls specialist focused on SOX compliance and GRC.
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
I am an IT and Internal Controls specialist with an MSc in Information Technology and hands-on experience supporting SOX-style testing, documenting workpapers, and evaluating IT and operational controls across business and technology environments. I have strengthened control effectiveness through access reviews, change-management assessments, process narratives, and detailed testing aligned with internal audit standards.
I collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders and senior management, contributing to governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. My technical toolkit includes Microsoft Office, Python analytics, SQL/MySQL, and familiarity with ITGCs, enabling precise evidence gathering, risk and control matrix updates, and remediation tracking.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT & Internal Controls Specialist
YesYouCan Cybersecure LLC
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Performed SOX-style control testing and ITGC assessments, prepared audit workpapers, and updated risk and control matrices to improve control effectiveness across access, change, and backup processes.
Information Technology Specialist
Independent Projects
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Conducted process reviews and system control evaluations, documented process narratives and flowcharts, and developed controls for authentication, logging, and backups to mitigate data integrity and authorization risks.
Software Engineer - Java
Lincoln International School Complex
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Designed and documented system processes and data flows, performed functional and control testing validating calculations and logs, and delivered user training and documentation to support audit readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Cape Coast
Master of Science, Information Technology
Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology with focus on information security, IT governance, internal controls, and network security.
BCBlueCrest College
Diploma, Management Information Systems
Completed a Diploma in Management Information Systems covering MIS principles and systems management.
UCUniversity of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Education, Information Technology
Earned a Bachelor of Education in Information Technology focusing on IT education and related systems topics.
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