Jemimah Annan-Acquah

Driven internal controls and risk analyst with experience in financial operations, controls testing, and compliance support within banking and consulting industries. Excellent written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills. Ability to apply concepts such as risk-based automation testing and exposure to internal control framework/SOX-related processes is a plus.

Recognized for accuracy and a strong attention to detail, with the skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams while improving process integrity and operational efficiencies.

IT Auditor - Aspinwood Consulting - Dover, DE United States

(2023-11)

• Conduct 20+ walk-throughs and flowchart financial and operational processes to evaluate control effectiveness.
• Help with internal control testing and with identifying any gaps in the scope of COSO based on client-audited engagements.
• Assist in the preparation of 80+ audit work papers and client deliverables, and ensure completeness, accuracy, and that firm templates are in place.
• Assist in data compilation and analysis using Excel for reporting and risk review purposes.
• Coordinate team efforts with IT audit management in the formulation of audit objectives, scope, testing approach, audit procedures, and criteria.

IT Auditor - Stanbic Bank

(2018-07 - 2023-10)

• Processed customer financial transactions while ensuring compliance with internal banking controls and regulatory standards.
• Verified client documentation, supported KYC activities, and flagged discrepancies for follow-up.
• Assisted the branch operations team in daily reconciliation activities and cash compliance procedures.
• Delivered client support and educated customers on secure banking processes and digital banking tools.

Financial Auditor - Stanbic Bank

(2013-10 - 2018-06)

• Led issue remediation efforts for 40+ audit findings annually, conducting follow-ups and retesting that increased closure rates by 25%
• Conducted fraud detection procedures across 200+ transactions, helping to identify and prevent potential financial irregularities.
• Assessed fraud risk and tested 50+ key financial reporting controls, reducing exposure to reporting errors by 20%.
• Participated in quarterly risk assessments and 10+ risk workshops, identifying and rating vulnerabilities across 5+ business units, strengthening enterprise risk awareness and mitigation planning.
• Coordinated responses for 15+ RFPs and security questionnaires annually, contributing to successful bids and improved partner compliance posture.

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Banking and Finance - Pentecost University College (2009-09 - 2013-05)