Bill Semahah

Supported governance oversight for enterprise IT system implementation, including AWS-hosted platforms, in a regulated public-sector environment. Facilitated risk identification and maintained risk/issue logs to improve audit readiness and compliance evidence traceability.

Led and executed risk-based IT general controls (ITGC) testing across 5 client engagements in financial services and enterprise environments. Tested 100+ control samples annually across access management, change management, and IT operations, and supported remediation to reduce repeat findings.

Oversaw operational and technology control activities for trade finance and payment services in a regulated banking environment. Supervised SWIFT-related payment controls, coordinated audit walkthroughs and evidence assembly, and supported remediation closure to reduce repeat control exceptions.

Supported risk assessments for transaction processing, settlement, reconciliation, and related operational controls. Validated control design and effectiveness during IT and operational audits and tracked remediation to closure, including periodic reviews of user access and authorization workflows.

Oversaw governance of transaction processing controls and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring policy adherence and audit readiness. Coordinated control reviews with internal audit and risk management and maintained process narratives, approval matrices, and supporting documentation.

Master’s degree program at the University of New Brunswick (in progress) noted alongside CompTIA Security+.

Bachelor’s degree at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, noted alongside Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2023.

Master’s degree program at the University of Professional Studies from 2012 to 2023, noted alongside Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA).