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ADAEZE OBAHOR

Lagos
ADAEZE OBAHOR

Summary

Associate with 2 years expertise in risk consulting and analysis. Analyzed and minimized financial and operational risks, streamlining business processes. Delivered 4+ Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICoFR)/ SOX engagements for prominent companies across various sectors, establishing robust internal control frameworks and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Consulted with diverse teams across 9 client engagements and promoted risk awareness within organizations.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

ERNST AND YOUNG
, Lagos

Associate Consultant
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  •  Partnered with 8+ clients across six diverse industries, implementing value-driven strategies which improved business performance by an average of 30%.
  •  Crafted proposals outlining risk mitigation strategies for new client engagements, securing ₦45 million in projects.
  •  Authored 13 detailed audit reports, communicating findings and recommendations enhancing clients' control systems, and achieving 95% remediation rate.
  •  Fortified clients’ operations across industries by performing risk assessments, identifying critical processes and controls, slashing potential operational risks.
  •  Executed Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICoFR)/ SOX audits, encompassing scoping, substantive testing, and remediation, rectifying 25 control weaknesses and strengthening clients' risk management capabilities.
  •  Mapped 28 key financial reporting processes, identifying process inefficiencies and ensuring alignment with departmental workflow.
  •  Analyzed market data using Alteryx to identify emerging industry trends; advised clients on strategic business decisions that resulted in a 9.25% increase in market share and ₦19 billion revenue growth.
  •  Scrutinized and authenticated client data, ensuring precision and compliance with IIA standards, mitigating risk, and strengthening financial integrity.
  •  Composed audit work papers, encompassing work program, issue logs, and evidence per EY’s standards and methodologies.
  •  Cultivated client relationships with 8 key clients within a 2-year period, exceeding expectations by delivering high-quality service.
  •  Monitored the implementation of corrective actions and audit recommendations, driving continuous improvement in operational processes.
  •  Evaluated 2 Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) charts and corporate structures, interpreting ownership arrangements, identifying complexities, and ensuring transparency.

BLOSSOM HOMES
, Lagos

Marketer (freelance)
01.2018 - 05.2022

Job overview

  •  Devised strategies with cross-functional teams to execute promotional campaigns, driving an 80% increase in lead generation and conversion rates within three months.
  •  Designed, negotiated, and placed traditional media ads on TV and radio, 10 social media ad campaigns, and email blasts.
  •  Steered client meetings to discuss brand guidelines, goals, budget, and timelines.
  •  Deciphered market trends to identify target audience needs and preferences, creating precision-targeted marketing campaigns.
  •  Dissected the progress and success of campaigns, fine-tuning strategies and tactics to achieve desired results.
  •  Pitched innovative campaign ideas, resulting in 10 ad implementations generating 80% increase in client engagement and conversions.

Education

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

ACCA

University Overview

Status: Certification in progress

Babcock University

B.SC [Hons] Business Admin.
01.2017

University Overview

Status: 2nd Class Upper Division

Skills

  • Data Analysis and Reporting (Excel, Alteryx)
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Internal Controls Evaluation
  • Risk Assessment and Management (COSO, ISO 31000)
  • Internal Auditing
  • Strong interpersonal skill
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Business Process Modelling/ Mapping
  • Strategic Planning and Marketing expertise
  • Client Advisory and Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Corporate Structure Analysis
  • Due Diligence Analysis
  • Proposal Development

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Certification

  • National Youth Service Discharge Certificate, 10/01/18
  • Alteryx Designer Core Certification, Expected completion 2024

Languages

English
Spanish

Engagementhistory

Engagementhistory
Oil & Gas, Government/ Public Sector, Banking & Capital Markets, Technology, Other, Internal Audit Transformation, 32%, Internal Controls Transformation, 7%, Non-Financial Statement Assurance, 4%

Personal Information

Personal Information
Gender: Female

Timeline

Associate Consultant
ERNST AND YOUNG
05.2022 - Current
Marketer (freelance)
BLOSSOM HOMES
01.2018 - 05.2022
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA
Babcock University
B.SC [Hons] Business Admin.

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