Financial Accounting

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Eight (*) years’ experience in Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Internal Audit, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance and External Audit.

Bachelor's Degree in Economics.

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

A Chartered Accountant (ACCA), currently working towards conversion to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Ontario based on the MRA between the two bodies. This should be concluded by January, 2019

SKILLS

WORK EXPERIENCE

Internal Audit Officer

Lafej Limited

June 2014 – December 2017

Performed audit planning bearing in mind the risks associated with all departments to be audited. Risks and controls were identified with the aid of flow charts and risk and control maps

Executed assigned audits in line with approved audit plan

Assessed the adequacy and effectiveness of core business processes, developed business process and controls documentation, and performed tests of design, implementation and operating effectiveness of controls.

Deficiencies and open items were reported to the various process owners/appropriate authority and appropriate steps were taken to ensure that action plans are generated to correct these deficiencies.

Performed Financial Statement Analysis and Risk Assessment Analytics to identify significant accounts and financial statement line items subject to a high risk of material misstatement due to fraud or error.

Coordinated and prepared Executive Summary and audit findings for Audit Committee submissions

Developed internal audit reports and proposed recommendations based on audit findings documented in a structured manner.

Followed up on open items and control deficiencies noted during review and ensured proper resolution.

Reviewed the internal controls under which the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements were prepared.

Semi Audit Senior

Deloitte

December 2009 – May 2014

Identified possible adjustments in line with IFRS to the various components of the financial statements such as sections of the Statement of Profit or Loss and Statement of Financial Position, cash flow statement and relevant notes to the account.

Reviewed client’s routine, non-routine and complex journal entries, such as accruals, impairment, financial instruments, employee benefits, consolidation, leases, and recommended adjustments where necessary.

Performed financial analysis including a combination of ratio analysis, industry benchmarking, trend analysis, and cash flow analysis to understand how it affects the entity’s financial state.

Prepared Financial Statements in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards.

Reviewed and audited clients’ cash flow and working capital, including cash, accounts receivable, inventory and payable balances.

Identified and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements, through understanding the entity and its environment, including the entity’s internal control.

Reported audit findings to the Audit Committee as well as management and made recommendations for improvement of internal controls and operational processes.

Ensured appropriate coaching of less experienced members of the engagement team.

Developed engagement budgets by task, monitored engagement economics and ensured that engagements assigned were carried out within the stipulated budget

Funds Transfer Specialist

Ecobank Transnational Inc.

September 2006 – December 2009

Performed local and off shore electronic funds transfers.

Intense drive on account opening, cross selling and marketing of bank’s products and services to suit individual customers’ needs

Acted as the escalation point for issues concerning failed payments and provided account details to the Support Team to assist in client issue resolution.

Ensured that client accounts were updated to reflect daily settlements

Prepared and executed wire payments/receipts and ensure settlements are properly executed with strict adherence to customer’s Standing Orders

Compiled and prepared balance sheet and p/l reconciliations on a semi-monthly basis

Performed accurate and timely transfer of cash between accounts as specified by customers’ instructions

Identified any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and escalated in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures

Reported transactions above threshold amounts to ensure compliance with bank’s anti- money laundering policies

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree – Economics 2004

University of Ado Ekiti, Nigeria

(Canadian equivalent of a four–year university degree as assessed by the World Educational Services)

CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Member, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) 2018

Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2014

Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) – Ongoing Conversion in line with MRA. To be concluded in January, 2019

International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)

Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)

Audit – External & Internal

COSO Framework and SOX Compliance

Financial Accounting, Reporting and Analysis

Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)

Proficient in MS Office (specifically MS Excel & MS PowerPoint)

Team leadership experience in managing less experienced team members.

Excellent Documentation and Presentation Skills

Experienced Client/Customer Relationship Management

Strong analytical and data analysis skills

Good Interpersonal and Organizational Skills

Excellent team player

Governance, Risk Management and Controls

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