I am an FCCA Member and highly competent Auditor with strong finance professional skills in, Auditing, Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Internal Controls, preparing Risk Based Internal Audit Plan and its implementation. I am instrumental in developing risk and control concepts, leading a team of auditors to conduct audit procedures, preparing monthly reconciliations for various accounts, and processing financial transactions for customers. Successful in defining business strategies, leading teams, improving operational efficiencies, developing new procedures, creating and improving processes, cultivating strategic relationships, negotiating contracts, resolving complex issues, restoring profitability, mitigating risk, and directing initiatives to grow revenue and drive profitability. Expertise in auditing standards and performance criteria, audit requirements and information technology skills. Plan and scope audit / advisory projects and ensure their execution. Prepare audit / assignment reports and discuss with Senior Management. Evaluated internal control systems, identified control weaknesses and made appropriate recommendations to the management.
My key skills include Internal Audit, Investigation/Enquiries, Compliance & External Audit, Payroll Processing, Risk Assessment, Strategic Planning, Record Management, Cost/Internal Controls, Budgeting & Forecasting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Rules and Regulation Compliances, Audit Planning, Risks and Controls Assessment and Business Process Re-Engineering
My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background.
Conducted risk-based audits of oil refinery operations and processes
Evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls and compliance systems
Prepared audit reports and recommendations for management and stakeholders
Collaborated with external auditors and regulators on audit-related matters
Performed follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation of audit action plans Evaluated IT systems, controls, and processes for compliance and effectiveness
Evaluated systems, controls, and processes for compliance and effectiveness.
Identified risks and recommended solutions to mitigate them.
Prepared audit reports and communicated findings to management and stakeholders.
Collaborated with other auditors and professionals to ensure quality and efficiency.
Determine internal audit scope, also analyzed and evaluate accounting documentation,previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
Prepared and presented reports reflecting audit’s results also documented process and prepared audit finding memorandum.
Ensured validity, legality and goal achievement, also identified gaps and recommended risk aversion measures and cost savings.
Conducted follow up audits to monitor management interventions.
Actively participated in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, Tools, techniques and performance standards.
Control full audit cycle including risk management and control for operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance.
Determine internal audit scope, also analyzed and evaluated accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
Prepared and presented reports reflecting audit’s results also documented process and prepared audit finding memorandum.
Ensured validity, legality and goal achievement, also identified gaps and recommended risk aversion measures and cost savings.
Built synergies between management and audit committee and conducted follow up audits to monitor management interventions.
Actively participated in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, Tools, techniques and performance standards, also performed quarterly and annual inventory stock count.
Maintained accounting records and prepared accounts and management information as well as statutory accounts.
Generated financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts and performed monthly and annual inventory stock count.
Prepared P&L statements and monthly closing, managed ad-hoc administrative functions, liaised with external/internal auditors.
Applied International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Technical Standards; manage a team of + 5 staff members, reviewing the work performed by audit, assistants throughout the course of the audit and effective and efficient management of tasks / jobs.
Assisted client with the preparation and presentation of financial statements including significant financial statement disclosures, in the light of the relevant reporting framework and ensuring compliance with all applicable reporting requirements.
Preparation of final audit deliverables – the audit report, the covering letter to the Board of Directors, the Management Letter, reporting packs and other reports and certificates.