Muhammad Rassool - Fractional IT Audit ‘Readiness’ Officer (Remote), Preventing Audit Surprises, Control Drift & Regulatory Fire-Drills, Risk IT Advisory Services

Fractional IT Audit ‘Readiness’ Officer (Remote), Preventing Audit Surprises, Control Drift & Regulatory Fire-Drills @Risk IT Advisory Services

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I am a senior IT risk specialist with 18+ years’ experience delivering decision-grade advisory across IT General Controls (ITGC), SOX 404, cybersecurity governance, and regulatory compliance. I support mid-market and enterprise clients with hands-on leadership, execution guidance and remediation-focused advisory, bridging the gap between external audit expectations and practical, sustainable control implementation. My work extends beyond control testing into control design, interpretation, root-cause analysis, and management remediation support. Core expertise includes: IT General Controls (Access, Change, Operations) SOX 404 readiness, testing, and remediation SOC 1 / SOC 2 (Type I & II) readiness support SAP IT controls, key reports, and interface controls IT risk assessments and RACM development Cybersecurity governance aligned to ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Third-party and vendor risk management IT audit co-sourcing and internal audit support I regularly work with CFOs, CIOs, Heads of Internal Audit, and Audit Committees, providing independent, commercially aware advisory that goes beyond checklist compliance. Available for remote, contract, fractional, and project-based engagements globally.