Esuola Joshua Opeyemi
Chartered Accountant & Audit Senior
Ikosi-Ketu, NG.About
Highly accomplished Chartered Accountant and Audit Senior with over 8 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, statutory audits, and comprehensive program/project audits for diverse international donors, NGOs, and corporate clients. Proven expertise in internal control assessment, forensic investigations, and ensuring compliance with complex grant agreements and financial regulations. Adept at leveraging analytical skills to identify performance improvements, mitigate risks, and deliver high-impact financial insights.
Work
BDO Professional Services
|Audit Senior
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led comprehensive statutory and program audits for diverse clients, ensuring financial integrity and compliance with international standards and grant agreements.
Highlights
Directed end-to-end statutory audits for corporate clients, encompassing meticulous analysis of financial statements (Revenue, Receivables, Lease, Loan financing) and internal control testing to ensure reporting accuracy.
Managed over 15 complex program and project audits annually for international donors (e.g., GIZ, UNFPA, BMGF), meticulously reviewing income, expenditure, budgets, and contractual compliance.
Conducted in-depth forensic investigations and due diligence assessments, evaluating financial and technical capacities to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to best practices for various organizations.
Prepared and presented detailed audit reports to management and donors, effectively communicating findings, deviations, and recommended corrective measures to enhance governance and financial oversight.
BDO Professional Services
|Experienced Associate
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Executed financial and operational audits for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks and robust internal controls.
Highlights
Performed detailed audits of financial statement areas, including revenue, receivables, and lease/loan financing, contributing to accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Assisted in testing and reviewing internal controls, identifying weaknesses, and proposing corrective measures to strengthen financial processes.
Prepared comprehensive schedules for financial statements and supported the identification of performance improvement areas across various client engagements.
Vouched financial transactions and reviewed post-reporting date events to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial disclosures.
Bakertilly (Chartered Accountants)
|Audit Associate
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided comprehensive audit, assurance, and consultancy services, contributing to robust financial reporting and compliance for international donors, NGOs, and corporate clients.
Highlights
Conducted internal and external audits (Financial, Technical, System, Organisational) for diverse clients, including aid agencies, international organizations, donors, and NGOs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Led forensic audits, including a detailed investigation for Champion Breweries PLC, reviewing management agreements, financial transactions, and identifying ineligible expenditures over a 5-year period.
Managed public procurement compliance audits for Not-for-Profit Funded Contracts, verifying adherence to rules and procedures and safeguarding donor funds.
Executed data cleanup for a major merger (ABInBev), reconciling accounts payables, consolidating ledgers, and reviewing bank reconciliations across three entities to ensure data integrity for the new consolidated entity.
Prepared comprehensive audit reports, detailing lapses, ineligible expenditures, and recommending improvements to enhance financial management and operational efficiency.
Volunteer
Nkpoghoro Community Secondary School
|Corper Liaison Officer (CLO)
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Summary
Facilitated communication and coordination between corps members and school administration, fostering a positive working environment and successful program execution.
Highlights
Served as primary liaison, resolving issues and enhancing collaboration between National Youth Service Corps members and school management.
Organized and managed community-based projects, contributing to local development initiatives and corps member engagement.
National Anti-Corruption Volunteer Corps
|General Secretary
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Summary
Managed administrative functions and coordinated anti-corruption initiatives, promoting transparency and accountability within the community.
Highlights
Maintained official records and correspondence, ensuring efficient operation of the volunteer corps.
Coordinated public awareness campaigns and community engagement activities to advocate for anti-corruption practices.
Education
Obafemi Awolowo University
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Accounting
Grade: 2nd class (upper division) honors
The Polytechnic Ibadan
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Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
Accountancy
Grade: Upper Credit
Eleyele Secondary School
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Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSCE)
General Studies
Languages
English
Certificates
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Issued By
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Skills
Audit & Assurance
Statutory Audit, Program Audit, Project Audit, Internal Audit, External Audit, Assurance Services, Expenditure Verification, Financial Statement Analysis, Internal Control Testing, Compliance Auditing, Risk Assessment, Audit Planning, Audit Reporting, Vouching Transactions, GAAP, IFRS.
Financial Management & Reporting
Financial Reporting, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Narrative Report Preparation, Budget Review, Income & Expenditure Testing, Indirect Cost Review, Financial Documentation, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Ledger Consolidation, Financial Data Analysis.
Investigation & Compliance
Forensic Investigation, Due Diligence (Technical & Financial), Public Procurement Compliance, Grant Agreement Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Review, Fraud Detection.
Consulting & Advisory
Performance Improvement Identification, Corrective Measures Implementation, Management Advisory, Governance Structure Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity Building, Stakeholder Communication.
Technical & Software
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Data Management, Audit Software (implied).
Soft Skills
Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Team Leadership, Motivation, Critical Thinking, Time Management.