Group Head, Internal Controls & Audit

• Feb 2019 - Present

Group Head, Internal Audit

• Feb 2019 - Present

Group Head, Internal Audit

• Feb 2019 - Present

I help businesses and individuals by providing Financial advisory services in their endearvours

Senior Consultant

• Jan 2016 - Present

Consulting for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on areas of banking, operational efficiency, taxation, accounting and cash flow and project financial management. Financial and risk management advisory services including business continuity planning. Consulting for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on areas of banking, operational efficiency, taxation, accounting and cash flow and project financial management. Financial and risk management advisory services including business continuity planning.

Group Head, Internal Audit/Controls

• Jul 2017 - Feb 2019

I provide leadership for the Internal audit functionI reorganized and restructure the Internal audit department to meet business and BOD requirementsI revised and also lead implementation of the group's 2017 Internal audit plan I supervise audit assignments over departments and branches all over NigeriaI review internal audit strategies, reports and followup audit recommendations for implementationI present Internal audit reports to operators, management and BODs

Group Head, Internal Audit/Controls

• Jul 2017 - Feb 2019

I provide leadership for the Internal audit function within the group I reorganized and restructure the Internal audit department to meet business and BOD requirementsI revised and also lead implementation of the group's 2017 Internal audit plan I supervise audit assignments over departments and branches all over NigeriaI review internal audit strategies, reports and followup audit recommendations for implementationI present Internal audit reports to operators, management and BODs Show less

Head of Internal Audit

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

* Manage the Internal Audit Unit and coordinate the internal audit activities for Capital BancorpPlc. (CBP) and its subsidiary companies through a risk-based Internal Audit Plan* Ensure that the Internal Audit function provides an independent assessment of the adequacy ofCBP internal control system, including the systems for appropriate identification andevaluation of risk and for ensuring compliance with all applicable law and regulation* Draw any weakness or shortcoming noted to the attention of Management and recommendcounter measures* Perform follow-up audit ensuring management progress actions within the agreed time scalesand to escalate failure to progress actions as the Head of Internal Audit deems appropriate* Perform investigations and reviews at the request of the Audit Committee or Management* Keep abreast of legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and appropriate auditdirection/methodology. Discuss updates of new regulations with CEOs of subsidiary companies and relevant departments/directors.* Conduct periodic training workshops to promote awareness of internal controls and discusschanges in policies that will impact the organization.* Participate in various committees or task forces geared to policy/procedure development andoperational improvements.* Promote the highest standards of ethics and standards across the organization based on theprinciples of integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality.* Review the adequacy of key corporate arrangements including such as risk strategy, risk register, anti-fraud and corruption strategy, corporate plan.* Prepare and present accurate internal audit reports for consideration of the Audit Committee& the Board. Show less

Head, Internal Audit

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

Internal Auditor - Information Systems

• May 2014 - Dec 2015

•Participate in the Risk Assessment process, identifying risks and weaknesses, and in the preparation of the Annual Audit Program. •Perform audits in assigned areas, with minimal supervision, in accordance with audit programs in order to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, business processes and procedures. •Plan, schedule, assign work and estimate resource needs to complete work effectively. •Prepare written audit findings and make suitable practical recommendations for discussion with senior management. •Participate in opening and closing meetings and in the review of audit results with senior management. •Document the work papers in a clear, concise, neat, accurate and timely way. •Follow-Up on Management Action Plans and Audit Findings Remediation. •Present Audit outcomes in a clear and concise manner to Senior Leaders. •Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and practices. •Evaluate the alignment of information systems to business strategies •Evaluate the adequacy of controls over information technology systems •Perform reviews and other assignments as directed by the Group Internal Audit Director. Show less

Accountant

• Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

•Ensuring that proper books of accounts are kept for various branches at the Head Office. •Monitoring prompt lodgment of cash collections from various branches daily •Posting all receipts and payments into the respective GLs daily •Reconciliation of bank accounts to company books on Weekly basis and end of periods •Ensuring that prepayments and accruals are matched and posted into relevant periods •Ensuring availability of cash to meet daily expenses of various locations and Head Office •Conducting planned and unscheduled stock count and reconciliation at various branches throughout Nigeria •Participate in Cost Control negotiations on expenses to be made •Matching of collections received to debtors balances on ERP •Confirmation of Sales invoices posted on ERP from various branches and Head Office •Computation of staff payroll and payment schedule monthly •Compiling statutory remittances such as VAT, WHT, PAYE & Pensions monthly •Cashflow management planning and monitoring. Show less

Ag Head Internal Control/Chief Inspector

• Apr 2012 - Jul 2013

Reporting to the Head, Subsidiaries Control on group reports and Bank’s Board Audit Committee •Oversee the activities of internal control team members at the subsidiary. •Collation, Review and rendition of routine reports to the Managing Director/Group Head Office •Oversee the Internal Audit activities of the bank •Oversee investigations into fraud, irregularities and customers’ complaints •Advising on improvement to processes and controls as team member, Enterprise Risk Management group •Oversee software user profile administration review •Implementation of Cost Control measures bank-wide •Oversee rendition of statutory returns to CBN such as Anti-Money Laundry/Combating Financing of Terrorism AML/CFT reports, etc. •Statutory remittance review such as VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT, etc. •Liaising with law-enforcement agencies like EFCC, SFU (Police), etc. Show less

Head Office Controller

• May 2008 - Mar 2012

•Ensuring strict compliance to the Bank’s policies and internal procedures. •Audit of treasury activities of the bank •Credit control and review of Risk Assets of the bank with a view to compliance with CBN prudential guidelines •Payroll audit / review of personnel files •Carrying out investigations into irregularities and customers’ complaints •Advising on improvement to processes and controls. •Risk management and loan collateral review •Software user profile administration •Coordination / training of internal control staff at branches •Implementation of Cost Control measures bank-wide •Review of statutory returns to CBN such as Anti-Money Laundry/Combating Financing of Terrorism AML/CFT reports, etc. •Statutory remittance review such as VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT, etc. •Assisting the Head, internal control in his functions Show less

Resident Auditor / Ag. District Finance Manager

• Jul 2006 - Apr 2008

Ensuring strict compliance to company’s policies and procedures. Pre and post-payment audit of cash and bank vouchers Reconciliation of Point of Sales (POS) machines to cash takings Verification of delivery of good from suppliers for quality and specification and its issuance. Reconciliation of Production to sales and sales figure to bank lodgments Ensuring correctness of imprest and bank reconciliation statement Physical verification of cash takings and stocks. Investigate fraud and other malpractices. Monitoring the collection and retirement of cash floats kept at various locations Collation of monthly reports from Auditors and Accountants throughout the zone Recommend improvement in processes and controls Show less

On-line Auditor (CDC)

• Nov 2004 - Jul 2006

Ensuring strict compliance to Group’s policies at the subsidiary company. •Pre-disbursement audit of all cash and bank vouchers/receipts. •Keeping track of all accounting documents e.g. LPOs, Work Orders, Invoices, Accounting Journals, Credit/Debit Notes and Cash/Bank Vouchers/receipts. •Verification of delivery and issuance of stocks (raw materials, finished goods, WIP and consumables). •Ensure compliance to internal control procedures. •Review of Accounts and bank reconciliation statement prepared. •Perpetual and periodic verification of stocks (raw materials, finished goods, WIP and consumables). •Daily verification of petty cash and cash collections •Implementation of cost reduction measures and controls. •Personnel, payroll and staff audits •Audit of terminal/final entitlements of staff. •Identifying areas of wastages/inefficiencies and suggesting solutions •Investigate fraud and other anomalies suspected. •Credit control and review of customer account for credit limit. •Reports to management and Group Internal Audit regularly on critical areas and suggested solutions. Show less

Finance/HR. Manager

• Sep 2003 - Nov 2004

•Taking all decisions to safeguard the assets of the business. •Preparation of budgets and financial projections. •Writing up of Accounts and ledgers. •Preparation of Account reconciliation statements. •Ensuring the smooth running of the Cyber café from time to time. •Recruitment and training of staff •Appraisal, deployment and promotion of staff •Taking decisions regarding administration of staff. •Ensuring that proper books of account are kept in the business •Preparation of Quarterly management reports and analyses •Liaising with banks and other third parties on financial matters Show less