Olawale Olusegun Kofoworola
Accountant/Auditor
Dagenham,Barking and Dagenham
Summary
Talented Audit Manager with experience in high-value audit and financial consulting. Builds constructive client and staff relationships for improved project progress. Advised on resource planning and performance management for enhanced operations. Accomplished Auditor experienced in leading high-performing financial advisory teams. Develops and implements transformations and operating models to achieve key objectives. Knowledgeable in current accounting and regulatory standards for compliant services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Audit Executive
Ogun State Government
Abeokuta, Abeokuta South, Ogun State, Nigeria
2019.01 - 2023.06
- Informed clients regarding risks and fraud to avoid further occurrence.
- Created testing methodologies to assess competence of controls.
- Identified deficiencies and recommended use of revised methodologies to improve audit applications.
- Composed professional development and educational plans for junior staff members.
Audit Intern
Ogun State Government
Abeokuta, Abeokuta South, Ogun State, Nigeria
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Developed an understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools by working under the supervision of licenced Auditors.
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
- Provide data and insights derived from [Type] research to inform the licenced Auditors' risk assessments.
- Prepared [Type] reports and other documentation to support the licenced Auditor's opinions.
- Worked under supervision of auditors to develop working knowledge of company's audit approach, tools and methods.
- Reviewed clients' [Type] systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud.
- Performed analytical review of audit documents such as [Document] and [Document].
Audit Assistant
Ogun State Government
Abeokuta, Abeokuta South, Ogun State , Nigeria
2003.11 - 2016.01
- Increased effectiveness and efficiency of audit by completing detailed, accurate working papers.
- Recommended audit planning improvements to help boost efficiency.
- Collaborated with wider department to deliver high-quality client service.
- Created audit findings reports to support decision-making processes.
- Support junior members understand established processes.
- Liaised with clients and provided trusted advice where appropriate.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with internal and external clients for solid client satisfaction ratings.
Education
Master of Science - International Banking And Finance
De Montfort University
Leicester 2023.07 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
ESCAE University
Adjara, Republic Du Benin 2018.01 - 2021.01
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Ogun State Polytechnic
Abeokuta, Ogun State. Nigeria 1996.03 - 1999.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Accountancy
Ogun State Polytechnic
Abeokuta, Ogun State 1992.07 - 1994.09
Skills
- International Standards of Auditing (ISA) compliance
- Financial risk assessment
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Ability to work to deadlines under pressure
- Ability to work on my initiatives and as part of a team
Languages
Yoruba
Native language
English
Fluent
A1
Timeline
Master of Science - International Banking And Finance
De Montfort University
2023.07 - 2023.09
Audit Executive
Ogun State Government
2019.01 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
ESCAE University
2018.01 - 2021.01
Audit Intern
Ogun State Government
2016.01 - 2019.01
Audit Assistant
Ogun State Government
2003.11 - 2016.01
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Ogun State Polytechnic
1996.03 - 1999.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Accountancy
Ogun State Polytechnic
1992.07 - 1994.09