Olusola Ajao Olowokere, ACTI,FCA
Ikoro-Ekiti,Nigeria
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong foundation in honesty, integrity, and meticulous attention to detail. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and is self-motivated with a result-oriented approach. Proficient in Peach Tree Accounting Package and SAP Inventory Module, complemented by good analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Capable of working under pressure with minimal supervision while maintaining a strong team spirit and positive attitude. Skilled in MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, and internet applications. Aspires to leverage these competencies to achieve organisational goals effectively.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Managing Partner
Oluwasola Ajao & Company. (Chartered Accountants)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2020.01 - 2026.07
- Obtains sufficient and appropriate audit evidence, addressing the relevant audit objectives and demonstrates how it relates to the rest of the audit, in order to demonstrate knowledge of basic auditing skills
- Set Audit Planning and performing operational and financial audits.
- Identifying business process risks
- Developing testing methodologies to evaluate the adequacy of controls.
- Developing recommendations and reports based on audits and presenting these ideas to senior managements.
- Set the organizational goals, strategies and objectives.
- Monitoring day-to-day business activities.
- Reviewing financial activities, including accounting tasks, budgets, financial statements and reports of clients.
- Ensuring the Business Complies with relevant laws and regulations.
- Assessing organizational and personnel performance, implementing changes needed for improvement.
Audit Manager
Solomon Osunba & Company. (Chartered Accountants)
Surulere, Lagos State
2018.01 - 2019.12
- Obtains sufficient and appropriate audit evidence, addressing the relevant audit objectives and demonstrates how it relates to the rest of the audit, in order to demonstrate knowledge of basic auditing skills
- Planning and performing operational and financial audits.
- Identifying business process risks
- Developing testing methodologies to evaluate the adequacy of controls.
- Developing recommendations and reports based on audits and presenting these ideas to senior managements.
- Complies with all confidentiality policies of own firm and applicable regulatory authorities
- Attending audit review meetings in clients' offices (both pre and post audit)
- Attending tax committee meetings with relevant tax authorities
- Planning and allocation resources and individual in accordance with skills and schedules.
- Performing other duties as may be assigned to me by my Management
Audit Senior Associate
Chukwuemeka Ejidike & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2016.06 - 2017.12
- Review of Management Accounts meant for audit and preparation of audited financial statements for client-companies in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Carrying out verification and re-computation of various taxes such as Company Income Tax (CIT), Education Tax (EDT), Withholding Tax (WHT), Value-Added Tax (VAT), etc.
- Reviewing Annual Returns of clients to be filed with FIRS and CAC respectively
- Carry out checking, vouching and authentication of clients' records (both financial and otherwise)
- Reviewing of audit working papers and supervising the work of subordinate staff.
- Identification, evaluation and reporting on internal control weaknesses of clients' operation.
- Attending audit review meetings in clients' offices (both pre and post audit)
- Attending tax committee meetings with relevant tax authorities
- Performing other duties as may be assigned to me by my Management
Head, Accounts and Admin
Forte Upstream Services Ltd.
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2009.04 - 2016.05
- Financial planning: Formulating and implementing strategic financial plans and programs.
- Budget preparation: Forecasting and monitoring of company budget.
- Management Accounting: Carrying out critical financial analysis, evaluation and reports.
- Financial accounting including general ledger postings and drawing up the trial balance.
- Preparation of financial Statements: Preparing Final Accounts for audit purpose.
- Credit Control: Handling Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables.
- Treasury Management: Preparing cash flow and monitoring banking transactions
- Internal Audit/Controls: Evaluating, analyzing and reporting on internal controls.
- Investment: Managing the investment portfolio of the organization
- Taxation: Handling all tax matters including Company Tax, PAYE tax, Withholding Tax and VAT.
- Statutory Reports: Preparing of schedules, reports and returns to government regulatory bodies.
- Salaries & Wages: Preparing payroll and staff benefit schemes such as pension and gratuity.
- Coordination: Liaising with Directors, other Heads of Department, external auditors, consultants, legal practitioners, contractors and the government on accounting and financial matters.
- Performing any other duty as may be assigned to me by management.
- Previous Positions held: Accountant, Logistics manager and Internal Control Officer.
Accountant
African Petroleum Oilfield Services Ltd.
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2005.04 - 2009.03
- Preparing various management accounts and reports on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
- Raising and posting various vouchers into the General Ledger.
- Ensuring that all transactions comply with Withholding and Value-Added tax regulations
- Handling all tax matters in the company such as WHT, VAT, PAYE Tax and Petroleum Tax.
- Preparing and reviewing company budget from time to time.
- Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements on monthly basis.
- Handling accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables.
- Preparing Final Accounts for Management use and audit purpose.
- Liaising with the Internal and External Auditors on financial matters.
- Performing any other duty as may be assigned to me by management.
Education
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accountancy
Rivers State Polytechnic
Bori, Rivers StateWest African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASCE) -
Eso Obe Comprehensive High School
Ikoro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateFirst School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) -
Ansar-U-Deen Primary School
Ikoro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateSkills
- Integrity and honesty
- Diligence and attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Self-motivation and results orientation
- Peachtree accounting and SAP inventory
- Analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work independently under pressure
- Team collaboration and positive attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
REFERENCES
- Kenneth, Olisa, Managing Director/CEO, 08023130401, Keanne Nig. Ltd, 5B, Ebiohie Drive, Obujo, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State
- Suleiman, Jimoh, 08037593943, Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
HOBBIES
Reading, Travelling and meeting people.
AWARDS
Ekiti Future Agenda Awards 2026: A resourceful Accountant and a rising Voice on tax Matters.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Ikoro Progressive Association (IPA), National Treasurer, Ikoro-Ekiti
Affiliations
- Fellow Member: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) 2023
- Associate Member: Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) 2018
- Certified Forensic Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN-CFAN) 2018
- Chartered Certified Forensic Accountant (CCFA)-DELAWARE, USA 2016
- Associate Member: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ACA) 2007
- Associate, Accounting Technician (AAT) 1996
Accomplishments
· Ekiti Future Agenda Awards 2026: A resourceful Accountant and a rising Voice on tax Matters.
COURSES AND TRAININGS ATTENDED
- Audit Practice (2025)
- Capacity Building for Tax Practitioners (CITN) (2025)
- Taxation of Digital Economy Issues, Challenges (2025)
- Tax Compliance in Nigeria Informal Sector (2024)
- Accounting Profession Beyond Numbers: Innovate to Elevate Professional Excellence
- Corporate Reporting webinar (2023)
- Audit, Investigation & Forensic (2022)
- Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)- (2019)
- Accountancy, Audit & Insolvency (2019)
- Tax Practice (2019)
- Leadership for Strategic Turn-Around in Business (2018)
- Professional Higher Diploma Course in Community Relation and protocol (2016)
- A Course on Business Planning and Growth Strategy (2014)
- Workshop on Basic Management Process (2013)
- Training Course on International Financial Reporting Standards (2012)
- Workshop on Inventory Controls and Accounts (2002)
PERSONAL DATA
- Date of Birth: 5th May, 1970
- Sex: Male
- Marital status: Married
- Local Government Area: Ijero
- State of Origin: Ekiti
- Nationality: Nigerian
Personal Information
Timeline
Managing Partner
Oluwasola Ajao & Company. (Chartered Accountants)
2020.01 - 2026.07
Audit Manager
Solomon Osunba & Company. (Chartered Accountants)
2018.01 - 2019.12
Audit Senior Associate
Chukwuemeka Ejidike & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
2016.06 - 2017.12
Head, Accounts and Admin
Forte Upstream Services Ltd.
2009.04 - 2016.05
Accountant
African Petroleum Oilfield Services Ltd.
2005.04 - 2009.03
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASCE) -
Eso Obe Comprehensive High School
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) -
Ansar-U-Deen Primary School
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accountancy
Rivers State Polytechnic