Internal control, compliance, audit and risk management professional

Nwachukwu Kenneth N B.Sc., ACA, MBA ************@*****.*** 080********

Career Objective

Seeking to add value and improve operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, audit and governance processes.

Key Skills and Strengths’

Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skill

Good Decision and problem solving skill.

Practical experience of managing teams

Practical experience of key performance indicators

Sound knowledge of internal control environment and internal control framework

(COSO).

Target oriented with strong focus on excellence.

Good understanding of financial system with ratio analysis

Good understanding of controls and legal compliance.

Hand on experience of Microsoft dynamics Navision ERP

High level of integrity, confidence, creative and attention to details and objectivity

Experience in policy formation and implementation. Professional Experience

Wecosystems International Ltd - Head Internal Control Compliance and Audit- 2009 to Present.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;

Performs analysis on internal controls, risk management and effectiveness of internal audit, providing recommendation for implementation in order to ensure an increasingly robust internal audit processes.

Assist the senior management and the board in the execution of technology systems and processes audit plans in order to identify risks and vulnerabilities in the particular control areas and to ensure that processes and systems comply with the company internal policies and statutory regulatory processes.

Serve as the head of the process and programme audit team directly executing high priority risk, internal audit through conducting interviews, data and system analysis and testing. Preparing database update, providing and preparing final audit and investigation reports to management and the board in line with internal audit standard and methodology.

Design and implement policy that promote operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Identify, map and continuously update key financial controls specific to financial reporting.

Nwachukwu Kenneth N B.Sc., ACA, MBA ************@*****.*** 080********

Deliver risk and performance effectiveness audit that provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and control procedures.

Measure/evaluate compliance to statutory and regulatory requirement and internal policies and regulations.

Ensure capital projects and investments comply with internal control processes and report on any identified non-compliant processes.

Assist the external auditors in their assessment of internal controls over financial reporting by providing evidence of management reviews of internal controls.

Establish relationship with multiple departments including low and high level management teams, accounting and financial personnel and company executives in their pursuit of analytical data.

Use a thorough understanding of the business processes expected controls and risk to undertake activities which maintains shareholders value and mitigate risk.

Coordinate the conduct of regular audit of operational activities to ensure compliance with organizational business controls criteria

Implement annual internal audit plan as approved including any special tasks or projects requested by management and board.

Supervise the regional audits for pre-audit of invoices, site visit, cash counts, inventory controls, documents reviews and other risk and control related tasks.

Collect, review and analyze working of and other financial information prepared by accounting department for identification of exceptions

Manage review of assigned processes, ensure proper identification of risk areas/control gaps and proffer solution to mitigate the risk.

Co-ordinate risk documentation, evaluate and monitoring risk inherent in existing activities with the aim of minimizing operational loss across the group.

Investigate violations of the company’s controls policies and report significant risk exposures to the board making recommendations on appropriate preventive or remedial actions.

Implement approved internal audit strategies and action plans to promote a culture of transparency and accountability in the organization’s operations.

Provide advisory support around governance, risk management and control for significant decision taking at the board and executive level. Wecosystems International Ltd –Internal Control and audit Executive-2008 to 2009.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identified root of business process problems and assisted in developing the business case for change, benchmarking and carrying out surveys relating to process operations and improvement.

Identified areas of opportunity for cost and financial optimization. Nwachukwu Kenneth N B.Sc., ACA, MBA ************@*****.*** 080********

Prepared and conducted work programs for assigned audits assignments.

Researched and analyzed financial statement and records, operational reports, and audit related issues as well as assist the Head internal audit and control in the development of the audit work plan.

Drafted audit reports to be reviewed by Head Internal Audit and control and prepare final reports for distribution.

Reviewed the performance of Financial & Operational Auditor and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Oversaw and coordinated all technical activities, the activities of Financial & Operational Auditor and ensure all transaction and administrative documentation is recorded and available for business use.

Used of analytical tools to test compliance with operational, financial and statutory regulations as well as internal controls.

Adherence to audit methodologies and IIA (International Internal Audit) standards

Sustained the development of corrective actions and countermeasures ensuring compliance with internal control and company policies.

Periodic follow-up on audit recommendations to determine successful implementation of counter measures and corrective actions.

Customer insight management & engagement

Worked closely with other audit team members to complete each audit exercise until the assignment is completed and wrapped up.

Coached and trained Internal Auditor to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and increase product knowledge, as well as identify developmental opportunities for team members.

Review the suitability of internal control design and test their operating effectiveness.

Perform the audit of business information technology and data management system tools (like ERP).

Evaluate the level of business compliance with its policies, processes and existing systems.

Discuss possible control issues with relevant business heads so as to improve and add value to the system.

Participate actively in the review of Business processes to drive efficiency gains

Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Audit Wecosystems International Ltd- Internal Control and Audit Officer- 2007 to 2008

Served as store audit officer, inspecting delivery and outward issue of items. Nwachukwu Kenneth N B.Sc., ACA, MBA ************@*****.*** 080********

Conduct cash and bank reconciliation on regular bases

Carry out monthly payable and receivable audit and reconciliation and report to Head internal audit.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (B.Sc. Accounting) from UNAD 2004

Association of Chartered Accountant (ACA) 025***-****

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Financial management LASU 2012 Training Attended.

Bank Reconciliation Training (Sogrem Asso. Limited)

Best Practice In Internal Auditing (ICAN)

Growing The Leadership Competencies (Tom Associates)

Team Building And Team Bonding (Tom Associates)

Microsoft dynamics Navision ERP Training (GYMS Associate)

Microsoft dynamics Great Plain ERP (in- house training)

Leadership retreat (Kendor consulting)

The Enemy within/Awakening the heroes(Poise Nigeria) Personal Details

Name; Nwachukwu Kenneth N

Residential address; 4B Awawu Close off ifodo street Alapere Ketu Lagos

Email Address ************@*****.***

Phone Numbers 080********

Date of Birth 15

th

of August 1980

Nationality: Nigerian

Marital Status: Married

Sex: Male

State Of Origin Enugu

Religion Christian

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