GYENIMAAH ACKAH GYEDUIT Audit and Risk Advisory Consultant
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented IT Audit and Risk Advisory Consultant with over 3 years of experience supporting IT assurance engagements within a Big Four consulting environment. Experienced in IT General Controls (ITGC) testing, ISAE 3402 assurance engagements, third-party risk assessments, and post- implementation reviews of IT systems and projects across industries including financial services, telecommunications, energy, and manufacturing. Proven ability to identify control weaknesses, develop Risk & Control Matrices (RCM), and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance, compliance, and information security practices. Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills with a commitment to delivering high-quality audit outcomes.
Experience
Consultant - IT Audit & Specialized Assurance, Deloitte & Touche (Assurance)
  • •Perform IT General Controls (ITGC) testing across key business systems for clients including African Import-Export Bank, CalBank, Izwe Savings & Loans, and AECI.
  • •Conduct third-party risk assessments for Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, evaluating vendor control environments, security practices, and compliance with internal risk management requirements.
    • 01/2024 – PresentAccra
  • •Support ISAE 3402 assurance engagements, assessing the design and operating effectiveness of controls within service organizations.
  • •Perform post-implementation reviews of IT systems and projects to assess whether implemented solutions meet business objectives, risk management requirements, and control expectations.
  • •Develop and review Risk & Control Matrices (RCM) for organizations including MTN Ghana, ensuring adequate control coverage across IT processes.
  • •Conduct IT risk and compliance assessments to evaluate internal control effectiveness and regulatory alignment.
  • •Lead client walkthrough sessions to understand IT processes, system environments, and control implementations.
  • •Identify control deficiencies and IT risks, providing recommendations to strengthen IT governance and security practices.
  • •Prepare audit workpapers, testing documentation, and management reports for internal and client stakeholders.
  • •Track engagement deliverables and timelines using audit trackers and reporting templates.
  • •Facilitation a training on IT audit.
    • Junior Consultant - IT Audit & Specialized Assurance, Deloitte & Touche (Risk Advisory)
  • •Supported the execution of IT audit engagements across financial services, energy, manufacturing, and consumer industries.
  • •Evaluated IT control environments, including controls related to user access management, change management, and IT operations.
    • 11/2022 – 12/2023Accra
  • •Reviewed IT policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to assess alignment with industry standards and best practices.
  • •Assisted in conducting process walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation of audit procedures.
  • •Prepared audit reports and supporting documentation for management and stakeholder review.
  • •Maintained engagement tracking tools and documentation repositories to support project monitoring.
  • •Contributed to the development of training materials and internal knowledge resources for audit teams
    • Intern-Frontend Web Developer, Owatech Innovations
  • •Ensured websites are responsive and display well on various devices and screen sizes.
  • •Built interactive features and functionalities using JavaScript and front-end frameworks like React.
    • 10/2019 – 02/2022Accra
  • •Incorporated animations, transitions, and visual effects to enhance user engagement.
  • •Used version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code changes and collaborate effectively with the development team.
  • •Communicated clearly with web development teams, ascertaining daily tasks and completing to exact direction.
  • •Conducted user testing and gathering feedback to improve the usability and functionality of web applications.
    • Education
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Information Technology, Ghana Communication Technology University
    2019 – 2022Accra
    Core competencies
    IT Audit & Risk
    • •IT General Controls (ITGC) Testing
    • •IT Risk Assessment
    • •Risk & Control Matrix (RCM) Development
    • •Third-Party Risk Assessments
    • •Post-Implementation Reviews (PIR)
    • •IT Governance & Compliance Reviews
    • •Control Design & Operating Effectiveness Testing
    Technical Skills
    • •Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
    • •Data Analysis & Audit Documentation
    • •HTML
    • •React JS
    • •CSS
    Audit & Compliance Frameworks
    • •COBIT (Awareness)
    • •ISO 27001 (Awareness)
    • •Internal Control & Risk Management Frameworks
    Professional Skills
    • •Audit Reporting & Documentation
    • •Stakeholder Engagement
    • •Project Coordination
    • •Analytical Problem Solving
    • •Attention to Detail
    Volunteer Experience
    Volunteer – Reading Day Initiative
  • •Encouraged students to develop strong reading habits and literacy awareness.
  • •Participated in book donation initiatives to support student learning resources.
    • 05/2023Accra