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Olujumoke Ajoke Sowole

Olujumoke Ajoke Sowole

Lagos,Nigeria

Summary

Experienced professional with focus on management and team leadership. Capable of driving projects to successful completion through strategic planning and strong interpersonal skills. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Manager, Internal Audit

Starsight Power Utility Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
2022.07 - 2026.02
  • Established and managed the internal audit function to enhance governance, compliance and risk management.

Deputy Manager – Internal Controls

Dangote Fertiliser Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
2021.12 - 2022.06
  • Conducted risk-based internal audits and managed risk assessments to ensure compliance and identify improvement areas.
  • Supervised and led financial and operational audits, prepayment checks, investigations, and special projects to enhance internal control processes.

Assistant Manager – Internal Controls

Dangote Fertiliser Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
2020.08 - 2021.11
  • Conducted risk-based internal audits to identify vulnerabilities and enhance organizational compliance.
  • Executed financial and operational audits, performed prepayment checks, and led investigations to ensure adherence to internal controls and drive project outcomes.

Assistant Manager – Internal Controls

Dangote Projects Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
2019.06 - 2020.07
  • Conducted risk-based internal audits to identify control weaknesses and enhance risk management practices.
  • Executed financial and operational audits, prepayment checks, and investigations to support compliance and operational integrity.

Accounting / Audit

Digital Highway Technologies Consult
Lagos, Nigeria
2017.01 - 2019.06
  • Directed bookkeeping and the accounting audit system for a small business, verifying compliance and accuracy.

General Ledger Manager

FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc
Lagos, Nigeria
2016.01 - 2016.12
  • Maintained general ledger and accounted for transactions in accordance with IFRS, corporate, and statutory requirements.
  • Controlled month-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • Assist in the Preparation of Financial Statements.
  • Conducted detailed account analysis and reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Verified financial records from all sources prior to postings to enhance accuracy of general ledger.
  • Coordination of internal, corporate, and statutory audit reporting.

Audit Manager

FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc
Lagos, Nigeria
2015.06 - 2015.12
  • Executed financial audits, operational audits, due diligence audits, balance sheet reviews, inventory observations, and special projects to ensure thorough oversight and risk management.
  • Developed risk-based audit programs, standard audit reports, and departmental policies to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness.
  • Facilitate improvement of Internal Audit Quality System.
  • Implement the Internal Control Framework/system.
  • Reported audit plan results to the Audit Committee, ensuring alignment with the established audit charter and policy.

Audit Officer

FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc
Lagos, Nigeria
2009.11 - 2015.05
  • Conducted thorough audit reviews to assess compliance and identify risks.
  • Reported identified control weaknesses and recommended preventive actions to management, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Managed coordination of the Internal Control Framework to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conducted investigations based on management requests.
  • Systems Compliance Audit, Prepayment Audit.

Audit Senior

Deloitte
Lagos, Nigeria
2007.12 - 2009.10
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive audit reports to inform client’s top management on findings.
  • Evaluated and tested accounting and internal control systems to identify areas for improvement.
  • Provided solutions and presented recommendations to enhance client’s internal controls.
  • Identified weaknesses in internal controls during audits.
  • Executed financial statement audits to ensure compliance.
  • Verified and validated account balances for accuracy.
  • Trained audit assistants in fundamental audit procedures.

Senior Audit Assistant

Deloitte
Lagos, Nigeria
2006.08 - 2007.11
  • Executed daily audit tasks to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Completed tasks under tight deadlines, contributing to timely project delivery.

Audit Assistant

Deloitte
Lagos, Nigeria
2005.04 - 2006.07
  • Executed audit, assurance, and consulting services to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Education

Masters in Business Administration -

National Open University of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
2014.12 - 2020.02

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accountancy

Yaba College of Technology
Lagos, Nigeria
2000.01 - 2002.01

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Lagos, Nigeria
2006.11 -

Member -

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
USA
2014.07 -

Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Lagos, Nigeria
2021.04 -

Skills

  • SAP
  • Dynamics 365
  • Audit System2
  • Microsoft office suite

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 20/09/1978
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Nigerian

Timeline

Manager, Internal Audit

Starsight Power Utility Limited
2022.07 - 2026.02

Deputy Manager – Internal Controls

Dangote Fertiliser Limited
2021.12 - 2022.06

Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
2021.04 -

Assistant Manager – Internal Controls

Dangote Fertiliser Limited
2020.08 - 2021.11

Assistant Manager – Internal Controls

Dangote Projects Limited
2019.06 - 2020.07

Accounting / Audit

Digital Highway Technologies Consult
2017.01 - 2019.06

General Ledger Manager

FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc
2016.01 - 2016.12

Audit Manager

FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc
2015.06 - 2015.12

Masters in Business Administration -

National Open University of Nigeria
2014.12 - 2020.02

Member -

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
2014.07 -

Audit Officer

FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc
2009.11 - 2015.05

Audit Senior

Deloitte
2007.12 - 2009.10

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
2006.11 -

Senior Audit Assistant

Deloitte
2006.08 - 2007.11

Audit Assistant

Deloitte
2005.04 - 2006.07

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accountancy

Yaba College of Technology
2000.01 - 2002.01
Olujumoke Ajoke Sowole