Samson Adeleke, Bsc., Aca, Bcms Lead Implementer Email & Phone Number

Lagos State, Nigeria

I am a highly experienced Internal Audit Manager with over 10 years in internal auditing, financial analysis, and risk management. Proven track record in leading comprehensive audit programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving improvements in internal controls and business processes. Adept at identifying operational inefficiencies and providing actionable recommendations to senior management. Known for a meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.

Nigeria

• Coordinate the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.• Manage the Audit Team to align audit scope and procedures with key factors impacting company performance.• Based on the company’s strategy and major risk areas, develop the annual risk-based audit plan to be authorized by the Head of the Department and approved by the Audit and Risk Management Committee. • Review internal audit and regulatory compliance reports and monitor the implementation of key recommendations.• Provide support, follow-up, and update on the closure status of previously raised audit findings and recommendations.• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost-saving strategies.• Carry out assigned investigations and recommend the appropriate line of action. • Prepare a draft audit report at the completion of fieldwork.• Identify performance improvement opportunities towards the achievement of corporate objectives.• Implement audit policies based on business strategies and audit risk factors.• Provide support in formulating the organization’s compliance programmes and compliance strategies to incorporate relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and adapt to changing business environment.• Maintains oversight of risks in line with the Company’s risk appetite and tolerance levels.• Ensure implementation of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and specific risk management policies within the Company.• Ensure execution of routine risk management activities such as Risk and Control Self Assessments, Key Risk Indicator measurements, Risk Assessments etc• Collaborate and provide support for Risk Champions with the aim of driving effective risk culture in the first line of defense.

Nigeria

• Maintains oversight of financial risks primarily being managed by the Finance function in line with the Company’s risk appetite and tolerance levels.• Ensure implementation of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and specific risk management policies within the Company.• Ensure execution of routine risk management activities such as Risk and Control Self Assessments, Stress testing and scenario analysis, business continuity simulations, etc• Develop, optimize, and maintain an effective company-wide internal control framework• Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance, and efficiency• Collaborate and provide support for business unit Risk Champions with the aim of driving effective risk culture in the first line of defence.• Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective actions.• Work together with another second line of defence teams and Internal Audit to obtain a companywide overview of risks and internal controls through the Combined Assurance Framework.• Collaborate with the Human Resource Unit in ensuring timely preparation and complete implementation annual risk management training plan for all units in the Company• Ensure upholding the standards, procedures, and policies of the company through constant monitoring to ensure conformity.• Monitor and scrutinize documents used by various Units in the delivery of their respective job demands and ensure conformity to standards.• Monitor setting up of parameters for IPOs/New Issues/Rights Issues/Bonus Issues.• Process and ensure quality control for data capture relative to Public Offers including reconciling agent returns to monies.• Daily check/call over of CSCS e-lodgments (ensure accuracy, completeness & and reliability of processed transaction)

Nigeria

Prepare and execute annual Risk & Internal Audit Plan. The plan covers all the business units’ core business process and resource management processes.Identify areas of control weakness, loss or potential loss and provide appropriate recommendations to management of the business unit.Assist management in the identification of risks inherent in the business and providing recommendations on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in place to minimize such risks.Monitor the operating business environment for adequate segregation of duties to ensure that no single person has an independent control over any important aspect of the business.Review and comment on the economy, efficiency, effectiveness of operations and monitor the environment in which the business operates to ensure that the business is adequately safeguarded against waste, fraud and avoidable loss.Update the risk register of the business unit with emerging risks which may have arisen either through internal changes or new legislation.Ensure that articulated mitigating steps for identified risks are carried out.Compile risk and Internal audit reports and submit to the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee and Business Head, and on ad hoc basis.Assess the adequacy of the design of existing controls within the business unit and proffer recommendations.Assist with the implementation of the ERM Framework of the Business.Assist process owners integrate risk management into their day-to-day activities.Determine whether the Key Risk Indicators (KRI) values of reviewed processes have exceeded the risk limits for the Business.

Nigeria

Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.Provide support for the full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to senior management.Played instrumental role in company-wide risk assessment efforts, supporting enhancements in business processes and controls.Drove optimization of regulatory risks management, control testing and process improvements.Conducted quarterly audits of environmental management compliance.Business wide Process development and evaluation

Lagos, Marina

Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.Determined effectiveness of current control structures.Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes, and documentation.

Oregun, Lagos

Planned annual audits and evaluated existing internal controls for internal departments.Reviewed conformity of financial statements with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as corporate regulations.Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.Produced audit reports which comprised evaluation of internal control systems.Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.Handled supervisor duties when manager was unavailable or out of office.

Strengthened financial management processes to bring errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping.Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, and banking reconciliations.Maintain payment schedule and statement for Customer

Bsc., Accountancy

O'Level

Aca