Ian Watters

Ian Watters is a Digital Risk Consultant specializing in IT compliance and risk management, providing internal IT audit services for retail and technology clients.

His expertise includes driving audit efficiency through offshore management and global teaming, consolidations with Data Retrieval Tools in SAP Group Reporting, auditing Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud, and SAP systems, as well as security experience with Identity Access Management (IAM) tools like SailPoint IIQ, Okta, and SAP GRC.

Ian also possesses knowledge in inventory accounting and IT systems such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), IT General Control (ITGC) readiness, automation reliance, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and Service Organization Compliance (SOC 1 Reports).

His IT operational assurance experience covers areas like Single Sign-On (SSO), Internet of Things (IoT), and technology vendor management. Ian is passionate about IT, enterprise risk assessments, IT process improvements, and team building.

He pursued Bachelor's degrees in Business Information Systems & Accountancy from Oregon State University and has a professional background with EY as a Senior Digital Risk Consultant and Digital Risk Consultant. Ian also has experience as a Business Developer & Co-Founder at Group 6 Studios and as an Accounting Assistant at Oregon State University.