Godbless Ejovi
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Diligent Audit Manager skilled in financial governance, analysis and forecasting. Communicates and negotiates confidently to develop productive customer relationships. Coordinates and delivers accounting projects within quality and timeframe targets. 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. Accounting professional versed in internal controls, taxation and business accounting practices. Focused on helping improve financial solvency with optimised systems and accurate forecasting. Diligent about auditing records and maintaining compliance standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Audit manager
Olujogun Lawal & Co.
Lagos, Lagos State
02.2020 - 01.2024
- Trained and mentored staff to perform best audit practices and improve quality standards.
- Attended and completed regular mandatory audit and accounting training to apply best audit practices.
- Allocated resources and hired individuals with matching skills and potential.
- Investigated irregularities and discrepancies and provided remedies.
- Informed clients regarding risks and fraud to avoid further occurrence.
- Identified deficiencies and recommended use of revised methodologies to improve audit applications.
- Contributed to audit planning, testing and review of audit programs to determine appropriateness for company.
- Introduced an automated audit system to generate cost savings.
Internal auditor
SPA (Nigeria)
Lagos, Lagos
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Kept up-to-date with latest computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and data analytics.
- Collaborated across teams to implement Three Lines of Defence model.
- Verified implementation of controls through testing and interacting with relevant company staff.
- Managed end-to-end audit process from scoping to fieldwork and report writing.
- Developed flowcharts and data visualisations to clarify audit findings.
- Drew up annual Internal Audit Plan based on key risks and strategies.
- Carried out spot checks on physical stock, trade debtors and key areas to identify and resolve issues.
Accountant
All Things Promotions Hub
Lagos, Lagos
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with SAGE software.
- Analyzed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
Education
Master of Science - Auditing/Forensic Management
Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
Abuja, FCT 02.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
University of East London UK
United Kingdom 02.2011 - 02.2014
Skills
- Financial auditing
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Compliance assessment strategy
- Financial risk assessment
- Certified Forensic Accountant CFA qualified
- International Standards of Auditing (ISA) compliance
- Audit and risk planning
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Advanced bookkeeping skills
- Account reconciliation expert
- Budget analysis
- General ledger accounting
- Account reconciliation processes
- Corporate tax planning knowledge
- Tax accounting specialization
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Master of Science - Auditing/Forensic Management
Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
02.2021 - 09.2023
Audit manager
Olujogun Lawal & Co.
02.2020 - 01.2024
Internal auditor
SPA (Nigeria)
01.2017 - 12.2019
Accountant
All Things Promotions Hub
10.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
University of East London UK
02.2011 - 02.2014
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