Mutiu Shittu Adewale

• Company Overview: (USAID, GAVI, Global Fund, ReAct Africa, UNICEF & Guide House Projects)
• I served as the Finance Director and overseeing the overall financial management activities for Nigeria field office and coordinated the financial reporting & operations in Zambia, Liberia, Uganda and Tanzania field offices and performing the following duties:
• Lead all financial operations for a portfolio of donor-funded projects, managing a budget of $2.5 million across multiple international programs.
• Ensure compliance with donor-specific financial regulations, policies, and reporting requirements (e.g., USAID, EU, DFID, or other funding bodies).
• Oversee the preparation of donor reports, including financial statements, expenditure reports, and narratives to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Coordinate effective management and allocation of financial resources to support the organization's mission and goals by overseeing the financial operations, including budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting.
• Overseeing continuous improvement in the finance functions and perform regular review of internal financial and accounting policies and procedures, including strategic management methodologies that aim to eliminate or minimize opportunities for errors, frauds or theft and improve the overall value of money and monitor their compliance across PSA's entire operation.
• Regularly monitor and review the projects' budget to track progress and where necessary perform budget realignment for efficient project delivery.
• Reviewing and interpreting financial data to provide insights and recommendations to the management and board of directors on the overall project financial performance (Expenditure rate analysis).
• Responsible for treasury management (i.e account payables, account receivables and internal controls of petty cash records) and maintain adequate cash flow, including preparation of cash flow forecasts in a timely manner.
• Oversee the Finance Manager functions responsible for maintenance of general ledger, account payable, accounts receivable and payroll and timely reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management financial reports for PSA, incorporating variance analysis and quarterly narrative financial and relevant KPI performance reports for PSA's Executive Management Committee and the Board or its committee.
• Prepared all required financial statements and supporting information required for the annual audit, liaising with PSA's Audit and Risk Assurance Committee and external auditors, as required.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance financial accountability and transparency.
• Prepare annual budgets, monitor expenses, and forecast future financial needs to align with project goals and donor expectations.
• (USAID, GAVI, Global Fund, ReAct Africa, UNICEF & Guide House Projects)
• Major Accomplishment: Developed a more robust HR and financial policies.
• Set up QuickBooks accounting software for PSA global and accounting system.
• Computed of PSA's overhead recovery rate (NICRA).

• Company Overview: Netherland
• I led the finance department of the I+Solutions, Nigerian office under the Nigeria Supply Chain Integration Project (NSCIP) in 37 states including FCT and was responsible for the overall financial management of activities implemented and performed as follows:
• Provide timely financial information, feedback and recommendations to the Country Representative and i+ HQ in the Netherlands.
• Prepare annual budgets, monitor expenses, and forecast future financial needs to align with project goals and donor expectations.
• Budget monitoring/ modifications/ amendment & variance analysis.
• Training and capacity building of subordinates and project partners' finance & admin staff.
• Burn rate & pipeline analysis.
• Responsible for i+ solutions' monthly bank reconciliations and financial reporting to the i+ HQ.
• Project administration and financial reporting (For NSCIP: Payment Cert for type1 fees invoices, type2 reimbursable & type 3 retirement invoices).
• Supervise finance staff, providing mentorship and training in financial processes and donor compliance.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure that the organization maintains adequate funds for its operations.
• Ensuring resources are allocated and used in compliance with agreement requirements, applicable GF regulations, and appropriate standards and procedures.
• Preparation and coordination of project audits.
• Development of cost applications & financial management components of proposals for i+ Solutions.
• Ensuring the fixed amount of invoice presented to PMO & GFA for sign off is as per deliverables in the approved technical workplan.
• Work closely with senior leadership and program teams to ensure effective use of resources and that financial objectives are met.
• Carrying out internal control compliance check on vouchers and its supporting documents for expenditure incurred to determine their eligibility to the grants.
• Developed compliance tools for country operations and trained both finance and program staff on how to ensure strict compliance to internal controls and policies in areas such as Human resources, procurement, financial transaction recording and coding, staffs' advance liquidation, program activities documentation, budget monitoring etc.
• Netherland
• Major achievements: Development of Draft Finance & Standard Operating Procedures for i+ Nigeria office.
• Setting up of an Accounting & Internal Control Systems for I+Solutions Nigeria Office.
• Reclaiming about $14,000 questioned costs from the PMO/Global Fund GFA in 2016.

· Oversee Project finance administration, financial reporting & compliance

· Ensuring that financial functions support the timely and effective implementation of the program’s technical scope of work.

· Ensuring resources are allocated and used in compliance with agreement requirements, applicable GF regulations, and appropriate standards and procedures.

· Preparation and coordination of project audits.

· Develop cost applications & financial management components of proposals for i+ Solutions

· Drafting and review of contracts

· Ensure adequate audit trails are in place for all transactions, together with the finance assistant, conduct monthly reconciliation of cash and banking records;

· Responding to queries raised on questioned cost by GF’s reviewers accordingly

· Mentoring & Supervision of Project Admin Support Officer, Finance officer, Logistics Officer and other support staff

Ensure financial budget control & fund accountability on TGF NSCIP

· Budget preparation/ Costing of workplan and defence and presentation to Project Management Office (FMOH)

· Budget monitoring/ modifications/ amendment & variance analysis

• Company Overview: Logistics Services
• I served as the Project Accountant to support Finance Director in achieving with integrity of financial reporting on projects to donor and performed as follows:
• Responsible for the regular updates/posting transactions into QuickBooks before Databases link is sent to HQ.
• Monthly Bank Reconciliations of USAID SCMS & DELIVER Projects.
• Uploading payments onto Standard Chartered bank online platform for payment transfers.
• Reviewing of PO's and budgets for workshops & Trainings.
• Review of contract/procurement documents in line with US GAAPS, relevant provisions of MSP 5, MSP 6, MSP12 & MPS 14 PART 1 of Mandatory Standard Provisions for Non-Us Non-Governmental Organization.
• Active participation in monthly projections/budgeting to HQ.
• Mentoring and supervision of Project Finance Assistants.
• Intercompany 9977 SCMS/DELIVER Project periodic reconciliations.
• Responsible for reviewing/processing expense reports, travel advances, retirements; preparing vouchers, reviewing receipts and other supporting documentation to ensure accuracy before forwarding for payment and ensuring all documentations are audit-ready and USAID Super Circular & ADS compliant.
• Travel to training venues to reconcile JSI training actual expenditure/consumption against Bills presented by Hotels for JSI' payments.
• Representing the finance department at various bid analysis and technical evaluations committees' meetings and advising the committees as appropriate to ensure evaluation procedures meet the requirements of USAID & JSI procurement policies and guidelines.
• Periodic preparation of SCMS Project Outstanding Advance Report and close monitoring of outstanding advances to ensure they don't stay unretired for unreasonable length of time.
• Preparation of internal memos to ensure processes are properly documented.
• Logistics Services
• Major Achievements: Revision/amendment of the initial/old template for 9977 SCMS reconciliation in April'14, to take into account specific charge codes of project expenses on SCMS database.
• Revision of the old car hire log sheet to a time-based format since time formed the basis of charges agreed with car hire vendors in the JSI car hire vendors contracts.
• In the course of carrying out my official assignment I tried redefining the capabilities of some of the Admin. officers in terms of internal memo preparation and presentations to facilitate prompt payments and avoid back and forth on payment procedures.
• Reclaiming about a million naira from HMO on behalf of JSI.
• Providing technical lead in the development of draft Standard operating procedures on Cashless Policy & Participants' payment.

• As the Finance and Admin officer, the roles and responsibilities performed were as follows:
• Preparation of Consolidated Financial Report for filing to DFID Fund Manager (Triple Line Consulting Ltd).
• Ensuring timely availability of fund for project activities.
• Preparation of project staff payroll in line with current provision of PIT (As amended) Act 2001 & Pension Reform Act, 2014 (As Amended).
• Computations of various Taxes and remittance to relevant tax authorities.
• Management of Project Insurance: enrolment, addition & renewal & ageing computations with insurer.
• Preparation of monthly Budget Tracking Analysis report (Budget Tracking), Trial Balance and Bank reconciliations.
• Budget oversight and financial control.
• Preparation of USAID RFA cost application in collaboration with the technical team.
• Providing support in the preparation of work plan/Budget.
• Preparation of domestic reports.
• Review of partners' expense reports and visiting them periodically to ascertain their level of compliance with GAAP and Grant Arrangements provisions.
• Capacity enhancement of project implementing partners in some specific areas i.e internal control & fund accountability.
• Preparation of payment vouchers, cheques and regular posting into QuickBooks Accounting System.
• Maintaining contacts with banks, contractors, hotels, auditors & Tax authorities (Very current with latest Tax statutes).
• Inventory Control and Monitoring & Asset Management in line with ARFH policy and USAID & DFID compliance requirements.
• Major Achievements: Formulation of Policy on foreign exchange transactions risk management.
• Obtaining Special Control Unit against Money Laundry (SCUML) Certificate on behalf the Organization.

• My responsibilities during the period were:
• Planning and Executing Audits: Develop detailed audit plans and risk assessments.
• Allocate tasks and guide audit team members.
• Ensure audits are performed in compliance with auditing standards.
• Supervising Junior Staff: Review work done by audit trainees and associates.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training.
• Ensure junior staff understand audit objectives and procedures.
• Conducting Fieldwork: Lead field audit assignments at client sites.
• Examine financial records, systems, and processes.
• Identify areas of risk and perform detailed audit testing.
• Review and Analysis: Analyze financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate internal controls and business processes.
• Prepare audit findings and propose recommendations.
• Client Communication: Act as the main point of contact with client management during audit engagements.
• Discuss audit issues and findings with clients.
• Provide advice on financial reporting and regulatory matters.
• Documentation and Reporting: Ensure proper documentation of audit work in line with firm and regulatory standards.
• Draft audit reports, management letters, and working papers.
• Report audit findings and unresolved issues to audit managers/partners.
• Compliance and Quality Control: Ensure adherence to professional ethics and independence rules.
• Follow firm policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with changes in auditing standards and regulations.
• Identify areas for audit process improvement.
• Contributes to the development of audit methodology and tools.

• Audit Trainee: Assist in planning and executing audit assignments under the supervision of audit seniors or managers.
• Perform audit fieldwork including vouching, verification, and testing of financial transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of working papers and audit documentation.
• Review and reconcile financial records and supporting documents.
• Identify and report on audit findings or discrepancies to seniors.
• Support in gathering audit evidence from clients as per audit procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, auditing standards, and firm policies.
• Assist in preparing client deliverables such as audit reports or management letters.
• Attend internal training sessions to develop technical knowledge and soft skills.
• Coordinate with client staff to obtain required data and clarification.
• Provide administrative support to the audit team when necessary.