Experience

Nigerian International Securities Limited

• Nigeria
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head, Internal Control /Audit

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  • Ensuring that a yearly audit plan covering all firm’s risk areas is in place, approved and followed • Executing detailed audit procedures, including review of transactions, documents, records, reports, policies and procedures for accuracy and effectiveness • Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls over those activities • Follow-up to determine compliance with audit recommendations and adequacy of corrective actions • Responsible for directing, on the job- training, and supervision of the audit staff • Special duties and projects as may be assigned by the board or MD/CEO • Prepare a quarterly audit report and submit to Board Audit & Risk Committee for review • Carrying out regular substantive and compliance test on all activities of the firm • Carrying out Fixed asset review of the firm for existence, recognition and derecognition where applicable • Aiding external auditors and regulatory bodies as requested • Investigation of all frauds and other required cases and reporting on all to the appropriate quarters • Coordinating and supervision of spot checks, compliance assessment and audit follow up • Ensuring Internal Audit is closely aligned with industry best practices in executing the duties across the functional operations of the firm • Actively participating in the review of the firm's policies, procedures and process manuals from time to time • Participate in all management meetings • Supervising and supporting the staff in Internal Audit unit in their roles of implementing all activities of internal audit strategies and tactics to support the overall achievement of the department's and bank's goals • Ensuring efficiency and high quality of work in the department • Ensuring that the department maintains up-to-date and accurate records of audit performance at all time • Preparing and delivering timely reports and updates to the Board Audit committee and the MD where required Show less



Kharis Consulting Ltd

• Lagos

• Audit Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Part of a Field Audit Services Team that recovered Multimillion Naira under reported taxes via PAYE, Hotel Occupancy and Restaurant Consumption Tax, Withholding Tax, Director’s Assessment, CITA, VAT, etc. on behalf of Lagos State Internal Revenue Services and Federal Inland Revenue Services • Performed Pre-audit analysis to establish Scope of Audit • Prepared documentation to assess and support findings of Pre-audit and • Received and reviewed Statement of Financial Positions, Income Statements, Trial Balances, Management Accounts, and Bank Statements etc. to ascertain correctness of liabilities reported • Utilized Block and Statistical Sampling Audit Management, Participatory audit planning and Data Screening to conduct Examination • Compiled Accounts and Computed Value of Liabilities, Assets and other Financial Instruments • Verified documentation and Computation of Tax Liabilities • Investigated potential miscalculations or deliberate evasion • Preparation of Report and Audit findings Show less



Cashcraft Securities Ltd.

• • Feb 2019 - Jan 2021

  Part of the team that reviewed the operational policy and procedure on certificate verification, issuance of indemnity to ensure efficiency and avert revenue leakages.• Daily Reconciliation of Clients’ Accounts• Daily Review and Call-over of Transactions to Generate Exceptions Where Necessary as well as Follow up for Immediate Corrections• Checking Daily Journal Entries /Postings for Accuracy and Completeness• Periodic Security Count of Till Box and Vouching of Petty Cash• Review of Share-backed and Cash-backed Facilities Given to Clients• Conducting Routine Review of New Hires to Ascertain that Due Diligence Has Been Followed• Review of Staff Car and Other Loans and Ensuring Adequate Submission of Necessary Papers in the Case of Car Loans• Proper and Daily Review of Payments to Ensure Appropriate Approvals Are in Place, Values Are Received and Conditions Precedent to Payment are Met• Monitoring and Review of Supply and Consumption of AGO• Performs Special Review and Investigation of Suspicious and Unusual Transactions and Activities at The Request of the Chief Risk Officer• Makes Suggestions on How Internal Policies can be Improved upon• Others as May be Assigned by the Management Show less

• • Mar 2006 - Jan 2019

   Investment Strategies Market Growth and Expansion New Business Development Market Analysis and Penetration Relationship Building Portfolio/Asset Management



ican

• • 2010 - 2016

• • 2010 - 2016



Feybils Insurance Practitioners, Lagos

• Lagos

• Assistant Manager-Technical

  • Dec 2005 - Feb 2006

  Built and maintained ongoing relationships with our clients (mostly Insurance companies), including scheduling and attending meetings. I was responsible for administrative tasks as dealing with paperwork, correspondence and keeping detailed records. I assisted in collecting Reinsurance Premiums and processing accounts. I kept a track to renew and amend existing Reinsurance policies Built and maintained ongoing relationships with our clients (mostly Insurance companies), including scheduling and attending meetings. I was responsible for administrative tasks as dealing with paperwork, correspondence and keeping detailed records. I assisted in collecting Reinsurance Premiums and processing accounts. I kept a track to renew and amend existing Reinsurance policies



Capital Network and Investment Ltd, Lagos

• Lagos

• Customer Service Executive

  • Dec 2001 - Nov 2005

  Actively involved in handling entire operations related to Customer Service, involving day to day tracking of customer queries and managing the customer service team. Played a key role in increasing customer retention as well as satisfaction rates. Provided frontline administrative functions to ensure workflow efficiencies and accurate business communications while monitoring a customer service team of two Actively involved in handling entire operations related to Customer Service, involving day to day tracking of customer queries and managing the customer service team. Played a key role in increasing customer retention as well as satisfaction rates. Provided frontline administrative functions to ensure workflow efficiencies and accurate business communications while monitoring a customer service team of two