Austin Abbas
About Austin Abbas
Austin Abbas is a Senior Specialist in Internal Controls at Transamerica, where he focuses on IT general controls and automated controls. He has a background in technology risk consulting at EY, where he conducted cybersecurity assessments and SOC examinations.
Work at Transamerica
Austin Abbas has been employed at Transamerica since 2020, serving as a Senior Specialist in Internal Controls. In this role, he supports the annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program, focusing on various aspects of IT general controls, automated controls, interface controls, and key reports. His responsibilities include providing IT Controls and Governance support for initiatives that impact the IT environment. Abbas's work is critical in ensuring compliance and enhancing the overall control environment within the organization.
Experience at EY
Prior to his current position, Austin Abbas worked at Ernst & Young (EY) for five years, holding various roles in technology risk. He started as a Technology Risk staff associate from 2015 to 2017 in London, where he supervised IT general control and IT automated control coverage on integrated SOX audit engagements. He then progressed to a Technology Risk Senior Consultant role from 2017 to 2020 in Des Moines, Iowa, where he performed cybersecurity risk assessments, IT operational audits, and conducted Service Organization Control (SOC 1 and SOC 2) examinations.
Education and Expertise
Austin Abbas earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business. He studied Finance, Business Analytics, and Information Systems from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in business principles and analytical skills, which he applies in his current role in internal controls and governance.
Background
Austin Abbas has a diverse background in technology risk and internal controls, with a focus on financial services. His early career at EY allowed him to develop expertise in IT governance, cybersecurity, and compliance. His experience spans multiple locations, including London and Des Moines, and has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape and the importance of effective internal controls in organizations.