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Ismail TIAMIYU

Surulere,Lagos

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished Financial Reporting and Internal Control professional with over 15 years proven track record of implementing robust Governance, Risk and Control processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Seeking an opportunity to leverage expertise in contributing to the financial integrity and strategic decision-making of a progressive organization.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Internal Auditor

TotalEnergies EP Nigeria CPFA Limited
Lagos
03.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with Chief Internal Auditor to prepare Annual Risk-Based Audit Plan and monitor its implementation.
  • Perform internal audit of various departments, processes and systems and document audit findings for remediation.
  • Review operational processes of the Company and the Fund
  • Assess internal controls, identify gaps and deficiencies, and recommend remedial actions.
  • Gather data for investigations and routinely perform detailed transaction reviews, testing and vouching.
  • Discuss results of reviews, analyses & investigations to control owners and the management as required.
  • Assist Chief Internal Auditor in quarterly to Board Audit Committee on Internal Audit matters.
  • Report to the regulators monthly on Internal Audit findings and proposed remedial actions.
  • Follow up on remediation plans, examination and audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation.
  • Provide support for and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders, advisers, regulators, external auditors during audits, business reviews and examinations.
  • Provide in-house training to enhance operational efficiency, when necessary.

Internal Control Analyst

TotalEnergies EP Nigeria CPFA Limited
Lagos
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Monitored internal control processes, towards mitigating, detecting, and eliminating fraud.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Reviewed operational processes of the Company and the Fund
  • Ensured full implementation of the company's internal control framework.
  • Assessed internal controls, identify gaps and deficiencies, and recommend remedial actions.
  • Evaluated adequacy of manual and automated business and financial controls and make any necessary revisions or additions.
  • Discuss results of reviews, analyses & investigations to control owners and the management as required.
  • Report quarterly to Board Audit Committee on Internal Control matters.
  • Followed up on remediation plans, examination and audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation.
  • Provide support for and liaise with external consultants, advisers, regulators, external auditors during audits, business reviews and examinations.
  • Provided in-house training to enhance operational efficiency, when necessary.
  • Identified deviations from standard operating procedures, understanding causes and preventing reoccurrence.
  • Assisted in drafting procedure manuals, work definitions and standard operating procedures by job title or work area.
  • Unified efforts from multiple departments towards business developments.

Head, Internal Audit & Control

Crescent Registrars Limited (Formerly EDC Registrars Ltd)
Lagos
11.2016 - 12.2021
  • Introduced various controls around financial and operational functions.
  • Developed Risk Register and assigned Risk Ratings
  • Recommended and Supervised establishment of BCP/DRP Programs
  • Recommended and supervised the establishment of Data Protection Policy
  • Assisted in developing and documenting various Risk Management Policies
  • Recommended and led in establishing fraud detection mechanism and appropriate sanctions.
  • Performed regular audit of financial transactions, operational functions and recommend corrective measures.
  • Ensured adequate safeguard of Company's fixed and liquid assets.
  • Ensured total compliance with Company's policies and all regulatory rules.
  • Ensured compliance with various statutory laws, such as tax, pensions, ITF, NHF, NSITF laws etc.
  • Reported quarterly to the Board of Directors on Internal Control/Audit matters and provide recommendations.
  • Assessed the Company's potential risks and make appropriate recommendations on mitigation.
  • Advised and represented the management on tax matters with professionalism and introduced proper tax planning system.
  • Related with Statutory Auditors and assisting in carrying out their functions when necessary.

Chief Financial Officer

Modesty Capital Limited
Lagos
07.2008 - 10.2016
  • Established Account Departments for Group members
  • Led annual budgeting process and implemented budget and other financial controls
  • Performed financial analysis for management's decision-making
  • Periodically reported to the Management on Group Financial reports
  • Prepared annual group financial reports for Management and audit purposes
  • Established financial/accounting procedures for the Group
  • Managed relationships with investors and other external stakeholders
  • Participated in financial due diligence for mergers/acquisitions
  • Monitored key financial indicators and proactively identified areas for improvements
  • Advised Management on finance-related matters in line with corporate objectives and long-term goals
  • Interfaced with all tax and external audit matters as well other regulators.

Head, Internal Audit

ChuckCorp Group
Lagos
01.2008 - 06.2008
  • Carried out weekly stock and cash taking at the Head Office and branches with reconciliation and reporting to management accordingly.
  • Maintained and regularly reviewed internal control system and making recommendations for improvement.
  • Periodically reviewed accounting system and made recommendations.
  • Performed financial analysis from audit perspective for decision-making.
  • Periodically appraised staff performance and reported accordingly.
  • Timely investigated suspicious and exceptional transactions.
  • Assisted in dealing with various regulatory authorities, including tax matters.

Assistant Internal Auditor

Gafunk Nigeria Limited
Lagos
01.2005 - 05.2006
  • Performed weekly stocktaking and cash taking at the Head Office and all the branches.
  • Prepared weekly report to the Head of Internal Audit.
  • Evaluated and reviewed the internal control system.
  • Evaluated and appraised staff performances.
  • Reconciled variance in stock and cash.
  • Maintained adequate control over security documents..
  • Investigated all suspicious and exceptional transactions.
  • Performed any other function as directed by the Head of Internal Audit.

Education

Master of Business Administration (Finance Specialization) - Finance

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria.
01.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science (Ed) in Economics -

Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria.
01.2001 - 05.2005

Secondary School Leaving Certificate -

Ebute Elefun High School
Lagos,, Nigeria
01.1991 - 06.1997

First School Leaving Certificate - undefined

Roman Catholic Mission School
01.1984 - 04.1990

Skills

  • Strong understanding of financial control frameworks and regulatory compliance
  • Proficiency in risk assessment, auditing, and remediation
  • Fraud investigations
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and presentation abilities
  • Leadership and team management capabilities

Affiliations

  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Associate Member, 2021
  • Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Associate Member, 2020
  • Global Association of Risk Professionals. USA (GARP), Affiliate Member, 2020
  • Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ICMR), Associate Member, 2019
  • The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Fellow of the Institute, 2015
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Fellow of the Institute, 2008

Custom

Best Qualifying Candidate 2019, Institute of Capital Market Registrars Qualifying Exams

Accomplishments

Best Qualifying Candidate 2019

Institute of Capital Market Registrars Qualifying Exams

Certification

§ November 2023 – Advanced Risk-Based Auditing

Institute of Internal Auditors (Nigeria)

§ July 2023 – Fundamentals of Enterprise Risk & Performance Mgt

Conrad Clark, Lagos.

§ March 2022 – Certificate of Course Completion in

Business Process Improvement Methodologies,

Lagos Business School, Lagos

§ September, 2021 – Certificate of Course Completion in

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

West Virginia University, U.S. through Cousera

§ June, 2021- Certificate of Course Completion

Corporate Internal Controls & Fraud Controls

Blair Cook e-learning - Udemy.

§ April, 2021 – Certificate of Course Completion in

Certified Information Systems Auditor (Parts 1 &2)

Stone River e-learning & Udemy

§ September, 2020 – Certificate of Course Completion in

Foundation of Financial Risk

Global Association of Risk Professionals, U.S

§ May, 2020 – Professional Certificate in

Management Responsibilities for Financial Controls.

Metropolitan School of Business and Management, UK.

§ December, 2019 – Certificate of Course Completion in

Strategic Cost Management for Senior Managers,

Lagos Business School, Lagos

§ August, 2013- Professional Certificate in

International Financial Reporting Standards

ACCA, United Kingdom

Timeline

Internal Auditor

TotalEnergies EP Nigeria CPFA Limited
03.2024 - Current

Internal Control Analyst

TotalEnergies EP Nigeria CPFA Limited
01.2022 - 02.2024

Head, Internal Audit & Control

Crescent Registrars Limited (Formerly EDC Registrars Ltd)
11.2016 - 12.2021

Master of Business Administration (Finance Specialization) - Finance

University of Lagos
01.2013 - 05.2015

Chief Financial Officer

Modesty Capital Limited
07.2008 - 10.2016

Head, Internal Audit

ChuckCorp Group
01.2008 - 06.2008

Assistant Internal Auditor

Gafunk Nigeria Limited
01.2005 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Science (Ed) in Economics -

Lagos State University
01.2001 - 05.2005

Secondary School Leaving Certificate -

Ebute Elefun High School
01.1991 - 06.1997

First School Leaving Certificate - undefined

Roman Catholic Mission School
01.1984 - 04.1990

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