Henrietta Azu
@henriettaazu
Experienced IT auditor and technology risk advisor driving cybersecurity and compliance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced IT auditor and technology risk advisor with nearly a decade of delivering IT assurance, cyber risk management, SOX compliance, and governance across financial services, consulting, and technology environments. I lead end-to-end IT audits, third-party risk reviews, and cybersecurity assessments, and I partner with executives and process owners to identify control gaps and implement remediation that strengthens security posture.
My technical proficiency spans ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, ITGC/ITAC, TPRM, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), data centers, and enterprise applications, and I hold PMP and CISA-track credentials. I have a proven record of improving IT governance maturity, delivering actionable audit findings, and enabling secure, resilient, and compliant technology operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led end-to-end IT audits across cybersecurity, ITGC, infrastructure, cloud, and key applications, producing actionable findings and risk treatment plans that strengthened control design and governance.
IT Auditor
Citibank
Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Performed SOX ITGC and ITAC testing for key financial systems, identified access and change control weaknesses, and prepared PCAOB-aligned workpapers and remediation plans to reduce financial reporting risk.
GRC Analyst – Cyber Risk
Cyber Audit Solution
Oct 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Conducted cyber risk and third-party risk assessments, vendor due diligence, and compliance reviews aligned to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and COBIT, producing risk dashboards and remediation tracking for leadership.
IT Auditor
Blueshield
Feb 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Executed ITGC, ITAC, and cybersecurity control testing across applications, networks, and cloud, produced audit reports with prioritized remediation, and maintained risk registers to drive closure of high-risk findings.
IT Project Coordinator
Blueshield
Jun 2018 - Feb 2019 (8 months)
Coordinated IT project planning, resource allocation, and vendor communications, managed project charters and risk logs, and ensured delivery compliance with ISO 27001 and ITIL standards.
AMSupported data center projects by coordinating server, storage, and network deployments, managing vendor SLAs and BOMs, and verifying physical security and compliance during infrastructure rollouts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AAAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business, Accounting and Business
2019 - 2019
Completed the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business in 2019.
NNNational Open University of Nigeria
Master of Science, Information Technology
2013 - 2013
Earned a Master of Science in Information Technology in 2013.
UHUniversity of Port Harcourt
Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
2000 - 2000
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering in 2000.
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