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OLAONIPEKUN FALORE

OLAONIPEKUN FALORE

Huddersfield,central

Summary

I am a experienced auditor with over 4 years of experience in the industry. I am an enthusiastic individual with a strong desire to learn and excel in my field. My ability to perform effectively under pressure and as part of a team has been proven through my work experience. I am also a technology enthusiast who is always looking for ways to incorporate technology in my work to improve efficiency and accuracy . Currently pursuing a MSc in Financial Technology at the University of Huddersfield, England.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Internal Audit and Control Officer

AXA Nigeria (Pensions)
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated activities of Audit and Investigation Unit
  • Determined compliance with laws, rules, policies, and procedures and reported to management
  • Coordinated and executed the approved audit plan and quarterly internal audit exercises
  • Developed standard audit programs and work papers for all auditable processes/units
  • Made recommendations for solutions and improvements to policies/procedures
  • Ensured compliance with all company policies
  • Understood risk framework, business policies and available programs, translating into plans for business growth, risk management and threat mitigation.
  • Reviewed and analyzed monthly budget variance and trends.
  • Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised adequate corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
  • Boosted compliance through contract audit procedure strategies.

Audit Associate

Gbenga Badejo and Co
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2017 - 07.2019
  • Reviewed financial statements to ensure they showed a true and fair view of past performance and current position
  • Assessed company controls and potential risks against benchmarks.
  • Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
  • Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
  • Reviewed audit client engagement and provided support to engagement team members
  • Evaluated and understood the internal control systems of clients
  • Identified relevant risks from business processes and designed appropriate responses
  • Performed analytical procedures on variances in account balances
  • Ensured compliance with internal requirements, industry regulations, and government legislation
  • Made recommendations for solutions and improvements to policies/procedures

Account Assistant

Kastrufid Lodge and Bar, Akwa Ibom, NYSC
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Prepared and maintained the city ledger
  • Prepared daily revenue report
  • Provided comprehensive accounting and administrative support for the director
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivables
  • Prepared staff payroll
  • Maintained accurate records of stock on a daily basis
  • Assisted in preparing budgets and business planning

Audit Trainee

Gbenga Badejo and Co
08.2014 - 10.2014
  • Checked clients' financial statements for proper accounting of expenditures and receipts
  • Carried out fieldwork and documented information according to standards
  • Drafted management letter

Education

MSc - Financial Technology

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
01.2022 - Current

B.Sc - Accounting

Adeleke University
Ede, Nigeria
08.2011 - 09.2015

St Anthony’s Catholic High School
07.2005 - 05.2011

Skills

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Accomplishments

Successfully completed the Information Technology audit for AXA Nigeria which was able to save the company funds which would have ordinarily been used to hire consultant in the field.


Timeline

MSc - Financial Technology

University of Huddersfield
01.2022 - Current

Internal Audit and Control Officer

AXA Nigeria (Pensions)
07.2019 - 12.2021

Audit Associate

Gbenga Badejo and Co
02.2017 - 07.2019

Account Assistant

Kastrufid Lodge and Bar, Akwa Ibom, NYSC
01.2015 - 01.2016

Audit Trainee

Gbenga Badejo and Co
08.2014 - 10.2014

B.Sc - Accounting

Adeleke University
08.2011 - 09.2015

St Anthony’s Catholic High School
07.2005 - 05.2011

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