BUERKIE B KLOKPAH
RISK & COMPLIANCE LEADER | STRATEGIC ADVISOR | ETHICS ADVOCATE
HOUSTON, TX, USA
Executive Summary
Experienced audit and compliance professional with over 15 years of progressive experience conducting and managing internal audits, SOX compliance, and regulatory oversight across multiple industries. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, enhance internal controls, and implement process improvements. Recognized for driving audit engagements, maintaining compliance standards, and supporting leadership
with data-informed insights.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Risk Assessment
Process Improvement
Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
Ethics, Governance, & Compliance
Data Analytics
Vendor Risk Management
EXPERIENCE
April 2024-Present
Senior Compliance Auditor
Universal Weather Aviation
Spearhead compliance audits across global regulatory areas including anti-bribery (FCPA, UK Bribery Act), AML, and OFAC.
Collaborate with Legal, HR, and leadership to investigate and resolve compliance hotline cases.
Advise stakeholders on regulatory updates and assist in developing remediation strategies.
Support enterprise compliance training initiatives and denied party screening.
Prepare client and regulatory reports in collaboration with Data Privacy teams.
Systems: NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Visio), SharePoint, Tableau
October 2022-March 2023
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Contract)
Internal Audit Consultant
Executed operational audits in alignment with enterprise risk priorities.
Identified control weaknesses and recommended remediation strategies.
Delivered concise findings and process improvements to audit management
Systems: AuditBoard, Archer, Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Visio), SharePoint
January 2021-July 2022
Senior Internal Auditor
W&T Offshore
Led SOX compliance testing and operational audits across departments.
Developed risk-based audit plans and communicated findings to senior management.
Performed root cause analysis and tracked remediation progress.
Systems: P2 BOLO, Altair Monarch, AuditBoard, Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Visio), SharePoin
October 2015-December 2020
Senior Associate
Stinnett & Associates
Led SOX compliance testing and operational audits across departments.
Developed risk-based audit plans and communicated findings to senior management.
Performed root cause analysis and tracked remediation progress.
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Systems: P2 BOLO, Altair Monarch, AuditBoard, Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Visio), SharePoint
EDUCATION
2006-2009
Bachelor's Degree
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration
Concentration: Accountancy & Finance
2002-2005
L.V. HIGHTOWER HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
CERTIFICATIONS
2024-Present
CERTIFIED INTERNAL AUDITOR (CIA)
State: All
Certification #: CIA-216274-SLJBK
2022-Present
SALES REAL ESTATE LICENSE
State: Texas (TX)
License #: 776151
2021-Present
200-HR WELLNESS, SEL (SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING) & YOGA FACILITATOR
State: All
Certification #: 073121
In Association With: Breath For Change