Samuel Adebayo
Whitby,Ontario
Summary
Driven Senior Consultant with 4 years' experience in the Business, Tax, Finance and Investment consulting field. Adept in collaborative problem solving, information systems audit, cyber risk management and creative solutions. Passionate about bringing changes in businesses. Proficient in conducting primary and secondary research. Industrious Senior Consultant with excellent critical thinking and team-building talents. Familiar with the policies and procedures of product and systems development and operations. Competent in staff management, data modeling and proposal development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant
Tova Heights Associates
03.2017 - 04.2021
- Planned and developed interfaces that simplified overall management and offered ease of use.
- Conducted research on network products, services, protocols and standards for network procurement and development efforts.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, training and development for network resource administration, appropriate use and disaster recovery.
- Implemented and managed operating systems and software, security systems and intrusion detection systems.
- Made recommendations and performed upgrades, assisting businesses in technology planning aligned with growth projections.
- Developed clear specifications for project plans using customer requirements.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
- Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that surpassed client expectations.
- Contributed to project cost estimates and budgets based on assessment of client needs.
- Recommended and installed upgrades and helped businesses to plan for technology to match growth.
- Created service level agreement for IT operational functions and help desk operations.
- Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
- Assessed business requirements to forecast annual budgetary operational costs.
- Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
- Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
- Met architecture compatibility and guidelines through effective troubleshooting.
Audit Manager
Nigerian Ports Authority
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices.
- Trained and mentored over 50 department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Communicated with clients to engage in cross-selling and upselling activities and improve business generation results.
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
Assistant Audit Manager
Nigerian Ports Authority
02.2011 - 01.2015
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Gathered and analyzed financial data from more than 15 departments and 8 locations to determine improvement efforts.
- Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations.
- Developed high-level knowledge of client business goals, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions.
- Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices.
- Assisted staff auditors with audit program writing.
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Cultivated mutually beneficial relationships with clients and company financial officers to facilitate improved business operations.
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
- Assisted clients with business project development and execution to facilitate positive outcomes and strengthen business relationships.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
Senior Auditor
Nigerian Ports Authority
02.2004 - 02.2011
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
- Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Trained newly hired employees on company processes, procedures and deadlines.
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Produced audit reports.
- Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
- Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance..
- Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending Chartered Institute of Bankers Institute conference and workshops annually.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Leeds Becket University
Leeds, UKMaster of Science - Counseling - General
Canada Christian College
Whitby06.2023
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Strategic Planning
- Cybersecurity and risks management
- Business Administration
- Requirements Elicitation
- Coordinate Supplies
Affiliations
*ISACA Toronto Toronto Chapter
*Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Canada Chapter
*Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Canada Chapter
Certification
- CISA,CDPSE, CISM
- FCA,FCIB
Additional Information
Comfortable use of Sage lines, Oracle ERP, Network systems, MS Word, MS Excel.
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Tova Heights Associates
03.2017 - 04.2021
Audit Manager
Nigerian Ports Authority
01.2015 - 02.2017
Assistant Audit Manager
Nigerian Ports Authority
02.2011 - 01.2015
Senior Auditor
Nigerian Ports Authority
02.2004 - 02.2011
Master of Science - Accounting
Leeds Becket University
Master of Science - Counseling - General
Canada Christian College
- CISA,CDPSE, CISM
- FCA,FCIB
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