Oluwaseun Emily Akinbo
Ikeja,NG
Summary
Astute Risk Manager with strong commercial decision-making and negotiation skills to support business growth. Devises and implements robust frameworks to limit exposure. Committed to staff development for increased quality and performance capabilities across risk activity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certificate
Work History
Financial analyst
SIAO Chartered Accountants
Ikoyi, Lagos
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy with advanced statistical analysis techniques.
- Provided detailed financial reports for improved business decision-making.
- Analysed market trends, leading to better investment strategies.
- Led a team of junior analysts, enhancing overall productivity.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities with thorough expense analysis.
- Conducted regular financial audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Developed and presented financial presentations to company stakeholders.
- Managed risk by conducting comprehensive investment analyses.
- Worked on complex financial models for accurate predictions of future revenues.
- Worked collaboratively with accountants and auditors, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Reviewed balance sheets and income statements to assess corporate financial health.
- Analysed financial data to identify trends and provide operational guidance.
- Liaised with senior management to present and evaluate financial modelling strategies.
- Complied with all GAAP regulations, preparing and presenting financial reports in alignment with requirements.
- Spearheaded implementation of risk management initiatives and disaster recovery planning.
- Reviewed financial reports and recommended strategies to streamline operations, increase productivity and grow company profits.
Manager, Audit & Risk Analyst
SIAO Partner
Ikoyi, Lagos
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated financial audits to identify risk and highlight opportunities.
- Conducted audit fieldwork, including conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, and testing controls
- Reviewed and verified risk documentation, maintaining 85% data accuracy.
- Communicated with clients to gather information, provide updates on the audit process, and communicate findings and recommendations
- Prepared audit reports, including executive summaries, observations, findings, and recommendations
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, also professional standards.
- Performed gap analysis, conducted engineering audits and prioritised risks to improve compliance.
- Led internal team meetings to promote collaboration and productivity and develop their skills
Finance Manager
Zion-view Global Resources
Lagos
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Participated in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models
- Conducted financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
- Supervised the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software
- Enhanced and implemented financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems
- Explored new investment opportunities and provided recommendations on potential returns and risks
- Engaged the CEO to develop short-term and long-term plans, projections, and budgets
- Process and product improvement strategic planning
- Building out scalable solutions for high growth
Credit risk analyst
Polaris Bank Ltd
Lagos
10.2014 - 03.2019
- Identified potential customers through databases, cold calling, and following up leads to generate sales
- Identified revenue opportunities to position certain products with clients, depending on the opportunity and credit appetite, and met monthly sales targets
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends, improving risk predictions.
- Conducted regular portfolio reviews for continuous improvement in risk evaluation processes.
- Managed high-risk accounts proactively to minimise default rates and maximise recovery efforts.
- Managed credit risk data for regular review and evaluation, maintaining accuracy and completeness.
- Controlled credit risk by analysing portfolio and identifying potential issues impacting client security.
- Conducted proactive credit risk assessments and customer due diligence reviews for comprehensive understanding of clients.
- Assessed customer suitability for credit and loan applications for reduced business risk.
Compliance associate
Skye Bank Plc
Lagos
10.2009 - 02.2014
- Collected, analysed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Prepared financial and operational audits, examinations, internal control reviews, and special investigations for the bank quarterly
- Reviewed, analyzed, and verified annual reports, financial statements, and other records using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate audit.
Education
BBA, Business Administration (Accounting) - Accountancy
IRGIB Africa University Benin Republic
Benin RepublicCertificate of Higher Education - Business Analysis
European University
07.2024 - 08.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Business Analysis
European University
06.2024 - 09.2024
Skills
- SQL Knowledge
- Data virtualization
- PIVOT tables creation
- Ms EXCEL
- Data analyst –PYTHON(in-view)
- Corporate governance Training
- Data analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Internal controls and risk management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Financial and operational reporting
- Financial trend analysis
- Agile methodologies
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Problem-solving
Certification
Financial Analyst Job Simulation
Certificate of Completion from NEW YORK JOBS CEO COUNCIL
August 19th,2024
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA),2011
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants,England
Certificate in Int'l Reporting Standards(CertIFR),2013
SCRUM Study Institute
Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC),2023
Project Management Job Simulation
Certificate of Completion from CBRE, Sep 4th,2023
CBAP
Certificate in Business Analysis, 2023
CYBERSAFE FOUNDATION
Diploma in Data Analysis, 2023
Quote
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.
Benjamin Franklin
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Analysis
European University
07.2024 - 08.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Business Analysis
European University
06.2024 - 09.2024
Financial analyst
SIAO Chartered Accountants
01.2024 - Current
Manager, Audit & Risk Analyst
SIAO Partner
01.2023 - 12.2023
Finance Manager
Zion-view Global Resources
01.2019 - 12.2022
Credit risk analyst
Polaris Bank Ltd
10.2014 - 03.2019
Compliance associate
Skye Bank Plc
10.2009 - 02.2014
BBA, Business Administration (Accounting) - Accountancy
IRGIB Africa University Benin Republic
References
References available upon request.
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