Osaretin Akenzua
Gateshead,UK
Summary
Highly experienced audit and accounting professional with over 9 years of expertise gained in a Big 4 audit practice, specialising in technical accounting, financial reporting, and complex transaction assessments under IFRS and UK GAAP across diverse industries (including technology, education, recruitment, construction and services). Proven track record of preparing and reviewing technical accounting papers, analysing significant contracts and business combination transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting frameworks to achieve top quality results. Dedicated and trusted leader, inspiring teams to achieve optimal results by providing clear technical guidance and strong communication to team members and external client stakeholders, Seeking to leverage skills and experience within a dynamic global organisation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Audit Manager
KPMG LLP
Newcastle
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Lead engagement teams on audits of large listed and multinational groups with turnovers over £2bn, ensuring compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, SOX and company law.
- Prepare and review technical accounting papers on complex transactions (such as revenue recognition, business combinations, impairments, financial instruments, lease accounting) across multiple financial reporting frameworks.
- Support clients in assessing impact of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements, including ESG reporting, ensuring alignment of policies and controls.
- Conduct detailed reviews of significant contracts, advising on accounting treatment of unusual arrangements and liaising with cross-functional specialist teams where required.
- Collaborate closely with audit directors and partners, as well as client management and those charged with governance, to increase trust and transparency and promote efficient execution of audit plan.
- Communicate audit findings on accounting misstatements and internal control deficiencies to senior stakeholders (including audit committee and board members) through detailed written reports and effective oral presentation.
- Manage performance of audit teams, providing technical guidance and knowledge-sharing and performing detailed reviews of audit work to enhance expertise of junior team members across engagements.
- Drive efficiency through detailed project management, clear communication and implementation of data analytics tools, achieving up to 30% reduction in hours while maintaining top-quality ratings on internal and external reviews.
- Serve as office Ethics Champion, promoting integrity, compliance, and adherence to professional standards and company values.
- Drive continuous professional development through extensive research, training and study in order to maintain highest levels of professional competence and knowledge.
Audit Assistant Manager
KPMG LLP
Newcastle
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Directed audits for medium-to-large clients across technology, retail, and consumer markets, managing team daily activities through risk assessment, substantive testing and completion.
- Partnered with cross-functional business units to assess accounting treatments and document positions in line with IFRS/FRS102.
- Coordinated with senior stakeholders including managers, directors and partners to ensure appropriate conclusions were reached on technical accounting matters requiring significant judgement.
- Maintained financial hygiene by leading junior team members to perform work within established operational budgets.
Senior Audit Associate
KPMG Nigeria
Lagos
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Executed audits of entities with revenues up to £50m across technology, manufacturing, and service industries.
- Designed and performed substantive testing, evaluating financial controls and accounting policies under IFRS.
- Reviewed financial statements, prepared audit deliverables, and drafted accounting treatment papers.
- Provided training and supervision to junior staff, enhancing technical and analytical capabilities.
- Consistently achieved ‘Highly Effective Performer’ rating across engagements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Honours
University of Maryland, College Park
Maryland, USA 08.2009 - 05.2013
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
Skills
- Technical accounting expertise: IFRS, UK GAAP
- Regulatory compliance and governance
- Written and oral communication
- Audit management
- Project management
- Effective leadership, people and performance management
- Technology proficiency: Microsoft Office and data analytics tools
Hobbies and Interests
Creative & Technical Writing, Reading, Sports
Timeline
Audit Manager
KPMG LLP
04.2022 - 08.2025
Audit Assistant Manager
KPMG LLP
09.2019 - 04.2022
Senior Audit Associate
KPMG Nigeria
09.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Honours
University of Maryland, College Park
08.2009 - 05.2013
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
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