GLORY Ogunli
Risk, Audit And Internal Controls
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with over 16 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. Expertise in implementing robust control environments, managing complex risks, and ensuring adherence to quality and information security standards. Proven track record of optimizing workflows and strategic policy implementation, coupled with a keen ability to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver innovative solutions that drive organizational success. Committed to fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within dynamic business environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Risk Manager
Intercontinental Distillers Limited
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create a comprehensive risk register and heat maps, identifying and prioritizing 100+ key risks across the organization, ensuring senior management's visibility into key risk areas that informs strategic decision-making.
- Increased operational efficiency by 30% by collaborating with 15 risk owners to implement data privacy remediation and enhance information security protocols. Also achieved 22% cost savings by optimizing workflows and mitigating 21 high-priority risks.
- Initiated and drove the foundational ESG risk program, including drafting new ESG policies and deploying the preliminary risk framework, resulting in the identification of 15 key sustainability risk areas.
Compliance Audit Manager
Intercontinental Distillers Limited
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional champions to establish and implement the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) eliminating three identified high-materiality control weaknesses.
- Enhanced ISO compliance by 75% through auditing 300 organizational processes and systems against ISO 9001, ISO 31000 and ISO 27001 standards and boosting organizational credibility.
- Partnered with the Sales division to develop and execute highly effective debt recovery strategies, achieving a sustained 90% recovery rate of the total debtor balance and ensuring predictable cash flow.
- Led a comprehensive working capital review that resulted in a 40% reduction in average Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and implemented strategies that enhanced corporate liquidity and minimized collection costs.
Senior Audit Executive (Account analyst)
Intercontinental Distillers Limited
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Drove a 95% improvement in financial reporting accuracy by overhauling the detailed analysis and reconciliation procedures for Bank, Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Trade Receivables. This ensured compliance and provided leadership with reliable data for critical decision-making.
- Accelerated Accounts Receivable turnover by 50% through the development and implementation of effective credit risk management reviews and strategic collections methodologies, significantly improving the company's working capital position and cash flow.
Senior Audit Supervisor (Cash and Bank Analyst)
Intercontinental Distillers Limited
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed and executed a comprehensive reconciliation process between bank statements and inventory balances, providing critical oversight of the cash-to-asset cycle and enabling more accurate financial reporting and stock valuation.
- Proactively investigated, identified, and resolved complex discrepancies in high-volume bank statements and strengthened internal controls against fraud and error.
Internal Audit Officer
Intercontinental Distillers Limited
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Executed in-depth evaluations of critical internal controls, processes, and procedures; this resulted in the identification and correction of key bottlenecks, leading to an estimated 15% optimization in operational efficiency across the Finance function.
- Performed meticulous, high-volume reviews of account reconciliations and analyzed complex financial data to maintain the highest levels of accuracy and integrity, directly supporting the company's ability to generate reliable, error-free quarterly and annual financial statements.
Account Officer
Get Ahead International (Not for Profit Organization)
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed and reconciled over 30 general ledger accounts monthly, ensuring absolute data accuracy and reducing reconciliation time by 60% to streamline the month-end close process.
- Spearheaded negotiations for critical lease financing agreements, successfully securing favorable terms that yielded significant, quantifiable cost savings 2 million naira annually and improved capital expenditure efficiency.
Tax Assistant
Nasarawa State Internal Revenue Service
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Ensured timely and accurate submission of tax returns by assisting in the computation of tax liabilities for a diverse portfolio of individual and corporate clients. This successfully minimized audit risk and optimized compliance with current tax legislation.
Education
MBA - Finance and Account
University of Ibadan
04.2001 -
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
Delta State University
09-2006
Skills
Proficient in data analysis tools like Microsoft Office Suite
Skilled in Financial analysis
Cybersecurity, information security and data privacy
Data visualization tools like Power BI
Collaboration and emotional intelligence
Critical and analytical Thinking,
Strategic Decision-Making and Adaptability
Attention to details
Certification
Association of Chartered Certified Systems Accountants (ACCAS) Global
PUBLICATION
- Co-Published three international journals in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Business management.
- Https://iosrjournals.org/iosr-jef/papers/Vol13-issue2/Ser-8/A1302080113.pdf
- File:///C:/Users/ogunli.glory/Downloads/EFFECT%20OF%20BUDGET%20ESTIMATES%20116-130.pdf
- File:///C:/Users/ogunli.glory/Downloads/THE%20EFFECT%20OF%20SHORT-TERM%2056-72.pdf
Specialized Skills and Certification
- Information Security Management System (ISMS) - Lead Implementer in information security, Cybersecurity and privacy protection ISO /IEC 27001:2022- TUV SUD
- Integrated Management System (IMS) Design & Implementation - ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 & 22301- TUV SUD
- Quality management system QMS- Lead Auditor ISO/IEC 9001:2015 - TUV SUD
- Certified Professional in Risk Management based on ISO 31000:2018 - TUV SUD
Timeline
Risk Manager
Intercontinental Distillers Limited
01.2025 - Current
Compliance Audit Manager
Intercontinental Distillers Limited
01.2021 - 01.2024
Senior Audit Executive (Account analyst)
Intercontinental Distillers Limited
01.2016 - 01.2020
Senior Audit Supervisor (Cash and Bank Analyst)
Intercontinental Distillers Limited
01.2013 - 01.2015
Internal Audit Officer
Intercontinental Distillers Limited
01.2010 - 01.2013
Account Officer
Get Ahead International (Not for Profit Organization)
01.2010 - 01.2013
Tax Assistant
Nasarawa State Internal Revenue Service
01.2010 - 01.2013
MBA - Finance and Account
University of Ibadan
04.2001 -
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
Delta State University