Oumou Lund
@oumoulund
Internal controls & SOX compliance manager focused on risk mitigation, audit-ready governance, and GAAP/COSO alignment.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Internal Controls & SOX Compliance Manager with a master’s degree in finance, audit, and accounting. I design, implement, and evaluate internal controls frameworks to ensure strict regulatory compliance and safeguard corporate assets.
I’ve managed full-lifecycle Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance, led complex process walkthroughs and rigorous risk assessments, and driven end-to-end deficiency remediation and testing documentation. I also govern Ethics and Compliance programs and coordinate with external auditors and executive leadership to streamline audit testing while maintaining alignment with GAAP and COSO.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SOX and Ethics Program Manager
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions
Jul 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Directed end-to-end SOX 404 compliance and internal controls management across enterprise operations. Governed the Ethics and Compliance program and coordinated audit testing with external auditors and executive leadership.
SOX Program Lead
Nautilus Inc.
Sep 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 7 months)
Spearheaded annual SOX 404 compliance planning, including risk assessment matrices and scoping for key financial processes. Performed internal control testing and documented deficiency findings to support remediation and control enhancements.
Process Controls Manager
Barclays
May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)
Managed operational process controls in a highly regulated global banking environment to support compliance and risk mitigation. Conducted control evaluations and partnered with compliance/audit teams to document control environments and remediate testing exceptions.
Senior SOX & FDICIA Analyst
Toyota Financial Savings Bank
Aug 2017 - May 2021 (3 years 9 months)
Owned end-to-end FDICIA and SOX compliance testing lifecycles for internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Led control matrix and process-flowchart updates and partnered with business owners to design, test, and implement remediation strategies.
Staff Accountant
Wolfgang Puck Group
Nov 2016 - Jul 2017 (8 months)
Managed month-end closing procedures, general ledger accounts, and bank reconciliations for hospitality and restaurant entities in compliance with GAAP. Produced financial statement and variance analysis to support budgeting and cash-flow management.
Staff SOX Analyst
Caesars Entertainment (Corporate)
Apr 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Executed SOX 404 compliance controls testing across corporate gaming and hospitality divisions to support the integrity of financial reporting. Conducted process walkthroughs and updated risk and control matrices based on mapped workflows.
Financial Accountant
McDonald's Corporation
Managed general ledger reconciliations and balance sheet variance analysis while applying foundational GAAP accounting controls.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SKEMA Business School
Master of Science (M.S.), Finance, Audit, Control Management & Information Systems
Earned a Master of Science in Finance, Audit, Control Management & Information Systems at SKEMA Business School.
ISIAM School
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, Audit, and Accounting
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Audit, and Accounting at ISIAM School.
Andra Malraux High School
Scientific High School Diploma, Scientific Studies (Secondary Education)
Grade: Honorable Mention
Earned a Scientific High School Diploma with Honorable Mention.
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