Adebisi Lawore
NorthYork,Please Select
Summary
Driven Internal Control Officer with 17year track record of providing first-rate accounting and auditing assistance to thriving companies. Great judgment and well-developed business ethics. Gifted to communicate persuasively and effectively while managing multiple projects.
Results-driven IT professional with notable success in planning, analysis and implementation of security initiatives. Strengths in providing comprehensive network design and security frameworks. Certified in Cybersecurity operations
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Control Officer
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
12.2007 - 09.2023
- Redeployed to Internal control Department with the following functions, Risk management, Monitoring of suspense account, Prudential and ageing analysis, Proof of accounts and General ledger monitoring, Review of branch operations and scoring
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining workflows, simplifying complex processes, and eliminating redundancies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address control deficiencies and implement corrective actions, resulting in strengthened controls.
- Administered training to workers regarding internal control guidelines and standards.
- Improved internal control processes by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective recommendations.
- Monitored proprietary systems and applications to prevent unauthorized access.
- Personally conducted ongoing reviews of all operating procedures.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to discuss progress towards achieving control objectives, addressing any concerns or roadblocks as needed.
- Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
- Contributed to the annual budgeting process by providing input on risk factors, control objectives, and resource requirements for internal control initiatives.
- Researched and developed new computer forensic tools.
- Continuously improved the effectiveness of the organization''s internal controls system through ongoing monitoring, evaluating, and updating procedures as necessary.
- Audit and investigation with quality report writing, Operational risk Management Reporting, Fraud investigation, reporting and preventive analysis, Assurance provision and process improvement, Forensic investigation, Credit control and Monitoring.
Junior Executive Trainee
First Bank Nigeria Limited
06.2006 - 12.2007
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Optimized company resources by developing effective scheduling systems, resource allocation plans, and inventory management practices.
- Enhanced company brand image by creating engaging marketing materials and executing successful promotional campaigns.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- · Core banking operation, Account opening, Account and clearing, System administration, Cashier, Strategic based Marketing Loan and advances
DEPOT ACCOUNTANT
University Press PLC
08.2005 - 04.2006
- Reconciliation of Bank statement, sales monitoring and book keeping
- Stock taking and preparation of daily /Monthly ledgers for reconciliation and financial reporting.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile Ife Osun State Nigeria03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Ilorin
Ilorin Kwara State Nigeria02.2003
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Compliance Monitoring
- Business Process Improvement
- Risk Assessment
- Security assurance
- Telecommunications Systems
- Risk management assurance
- Internal Auditing
- Fraud auditing
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for stocks of ATM cards and tokens
- Successful implementation of AI for automation and issuance of ATM cards.
- Team lead on process improvement project of all in-banking services rendered to customers.
- Collaborated with team of Credit Risk Management Team in the development of Finnone application for credit disbursement.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Chartered Institute of Economist - Associate
- Cybersecurity Operation Fundamental Training - May 2024
- Agile project Leadership - Linkedin
- The neuroscience of strategy and creative leadership-Linkedin
Timeline
Internal Control Officer
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
12.2007 - 09.2023
Junior Executive Trainee
First Bank Nigeria Limited
06.2006 - 12.2007
DEPOT ACCOUNTANT
University Press PLC
08.2005 - 04.2006
MBA - Business Administration
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Ilorin