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Omowumi Bello

Compliance Specialist

Summary

Results-oriented compliance and audit professional with over 10 years of experience in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, IT General Controls (ITGC), and governance. Proven ability to assess, test, and optimize control frameworks to ensure compliance with industry standards, including COSO. Manages end-to-end audit processes, driving process improvements and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve operational excellence. Holds a PMP certification and possesses strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to consistently deliver value-driven results.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Lead Compliance Consultant

Stratnovate
09.2016 - 01.2024
  • Assessed and tested IT controls for SOX compliance, identifying control gaps and recommending remediation strategies to improve compliance by 20%
  • Conducted internal control and business process reviews, ensuring adherence to industry frameworks such as COSO
  • Designed and executed control testing plans, including defining re-test cycles and evidence requirements to streamline audit readiness
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to design and implement automated controls, reducing manual errors and increasing efficiency by 32%
  • Presented audit results and compliance findings to executive leadership, driving strategic improvements and ensuring continuous compliance
  • Developed policy and procedure recommendations to address identified non-compliance issues and enhance organizational risk posture

Compliance Specialist

Noble Drilling Nigeria Limited, (Noble Corporation)
01.2005 - 08.2016
  • Managed SOX compliance audits for $200M+ in annual contracts, ensuring adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements
  • Evaluated risks and controls for critical financial processes, implementing corrective actions to improve compliance metrics
  • Streamlined vendor due diligence and invoice authorization processes, reducing audit discrepancies by 25%
  • Created detailed process flowcharts and narratives for internal and external audit reviews, improving documentation clarity and accuracy
  • Performed analytical reviews of operating expenses and revenue, providing insights to support executive management decisions
  • Prepared audit-ready documentation and facilitated external audit engagements to ensure seamless audit processes
  • Collaborated with other departments to integrate compliance considerations into daily business operations seamlessly.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Accounting

Kwara State Polytechnic

Accounting And Finance

Association of Chartered And Certified Accountants

Project Management

Project Management Institute
05.2001 -

Skills

  • IT General Controls (ITGC) and SOX Compliance

  • SOC Audit Processes

  • Risk Assessment and Control Testing

  • GRC Platforms (ServiceNow, MetricStream)

  • Process Documentation and Policy Development

  • Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Compliance monitoring

Internal controls

Training and development

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

Proficient in Microsoft Project, Jira, and GRC Platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, MetricStream), Strong ethical principles and commitment to continuous learning, Fluent in English; additional language skills in progress

Timeline

Lead Compliance Consultant

Stratnovate
09.2016 - 01.2024

Compliance Specialist

Noble Drilling Nigeria Limited, (Noble Corporation)
01.2005 - 08.2016

Project Management

Project Management Institute
05.2001 -

Higher National Diploma - Accounting

Kwara State Polytechnic

Accounting And Finance

Association of Chartered And Certified Accountants

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