OLAWALE BABATUNDE YUSUF
* ************ ****** **** ****** Igbolomu, via Agric Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria 23401
080********, 081******** - adiglu@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/olawale-babatunde-yusuf-623153165/
Professional Summary
To provide qualitative service aimed at facilitating the accomplishment of my organizations corporate goal while given due attention to personal and career development.
Detail-oriented Seasoned Auditor with over 7 years in internal auditing, compliance activity and risk, control and advisory.
Skills
Platform Microsoft Office Suite.
Compliance, Auditing, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Internal Audit, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Problem Solving,
MS Office Suite
Navision, T24 APPLICATION
Competency areas:
Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task. Leadership, Influencing and Negotiation, Mentoring and Supervisory.
Excellent understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to fully comply with IIA standards, CBN and ACIB procedures.
Good investigative skills.
Work History
01/2020 to date
08/2014 to 2020
Job Title: Team lead Internal Control and Audit (PRIMERA MFB)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and present reports that reflect audits results and documentation process.
Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of control environment and identify loopholes/control gaps as well as recommend risk aversion measures and opportunities for improvement.
Document the results of audit work in accordance with audit department and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)/IIA standards.
Conduct risk assessments and identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s intervention, Income leakage review and analysis.
Contributes, as appropriate in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor.
Control function:
Ensuring good fraud prevention, detection and correction procedures within the organization.
Supervision of staff to follow sound internal control policies.
Lead, collaborate and supporting colleagues across the organization while still being able to work independently when needed.
Consolidate and review Internal Control Officers (ICOs) monthly reports from the respective hubs, and head office and report to the head of internal audit.
Provide advice on internal control and participate in enhancing internal audit standards and practices.
Prepare quality investigation report with clear conclusions and value-adding recommendations that are implementable.
Review financial documents to identify inaccuracies.
Ensure that adequate background information are obtained on all relevant processes, procedures and policies and have been identified as integral to the investigation.
Manage all the investigation, ensure completion and confirm that the investigation file complies with approved Standards.
Internal Auditor
Access holding (AB Mfbs Nigeria) – Lagos, Nigeria
Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
Provide support to the Chief audit Executive (CAE) in planning, organizing and supervising internal audit operations; and providing quality assurance on work done.
Work with the head of internal audit in developing and updating the audit universe, coordination of risk assessment sessions and in designing Audit programs related to systems review and governance, in line with the Annual Audit Plan.
Lead small teams through evaluation and development and performing risk assessment of internal control policy and procedures.
Support and assists the Regional Audit Manager in managing internal audit staff and in the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training, and evaluating staff, and taking effective actions to address performance matters.
Assist in the identification and evaluation of the organization’s audit risk areas and provides input to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
Ability to use audit tools and resources and also identify relevant risk from business process and also identify weakness in control and provide recommendations with a view to add value.
Identify gaps and recommends feasible remediation to client. Design solutions to mitigate risk and build control structure.
Review engagement documentation for compliance with the Firm’s standards and ensure deficiencies is corrected as well as proficiently write audit report, with appropriate formatting.
Compliance
Supervise and drive the regular communication of AML, KYC regulatory requirement to all staff.
Oversee and coordinate activities (such as training, awareness program, KIP) to facilitate compliance culture within the company.
08/2011 to 01/2014
Senior Credit Officer
AB Mfbs Nigeria (Access holding Nigeria) Duties include;
Participate and assess the credit cycle process (pre disbursement and post- disbursement) to ensure compliance with stipulated laws.
Conduct field visit & access client to verify the formation of groups, existence of the client and their household, existence of business(s) other recovery activities.
05/2011 to 08/2011
DATA INPUT OPERATOR
ACCESS BANK – Lagos, Nigeria
Job Function :
Account opening and collection of bulk cash, monthly account proofing, and local cash transfer processing and general fund transfer services.
Trained and directed new hires during department orientations.
11/2006 to 02/2008
Customer service and Bulk teller
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc. – Lagos, LA
Reconciled debit reports, margin reports and trade settlement reports to reach in-house goals and objectives.
Trained and directed new hires during department orientations.
Assessed clients' financial situations to develop strategic financial planning solutions.
Education
2020
MBA: Finance and Accounting
University Of Ibadan - Ibadan, YO
2013
PGD: Accounting and finance
Ahmadu bello university - Zaria
2009
HND: Banking and finance
Lagos State Polytechnic Isolo Campus - Lagos, LA
Area of Specialization-Practice of banking
Detection and Prevention of Fraud in Financial Statements training
2006
ND: Banking and finance
Lagos State Polytechnic Isolo Campus - Lagos, LA
2001
Qualification Awarded Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC)
Birrel Avenue High School Sabo Yaba - Lagos, LA
Certifications
Certificate in Banking CIB 2009, MCIB (2019) ACIB Final paper (ITF) IIA Certification in view (Part 1)
References
Available on request
Affiliations
Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria {CIBN}.Member, Chartered Institute of loan & risk management. (CILRM) Member, Institute of Internal Auditor. (IIA) 1969470
Interests
Hobbies: Reading, Playing Scrabble, Teaching. Networking.
Accomplishments
Increased profits by 9%without reducing customer satisfaction rates
Handled and resolved the largest number of reporting discrepancies in AB 22 branches Lagos Ibadan and ogun inclusive.
Trainings attended
IFRS 3 DAYS TRAINING Deloitte Nigeria.
AML TRAINING Access Holding Abmfb Nig.
RISK MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY