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Akanbi Ayomide

@akanbiayomide

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I strengthen Shariah governance, audit, and Islamic finance compliance.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute Shariah governance, audit, research, and Islamic finance advisory skills in a role focused on ethical financial operations, regulatory alignment, and practical implementation of Shariah principles.

At Mahfuz Micro-Finance Bank, I lead Shariah audit and compliance work, developing the Bank's Fatwa Register, product policies, governance documentation, and compliance guidance.

I review financing structures, contracts, product documentation, and internal policies against AAOIFI standards, regulatory requirements, and Shariah principles. I also support the Shariah Board with technical papers, policy submissions, and advisory documentation.

Previously at Moslak Bola Ventures Limited, I provided research-based Islamic finance advisory, reviewed financial agreements, assessed internal systems, and identified compliance improvements. My research background includes graduate research at the International Islamic University Malaysia and publications on riba prohibition and mudarabah bank deposits.

I'm also experienced in translating complex Shariah, jurisprudential, and financial concepts into practical guidance through editing, peer review, tutoring, and technical writing. I combine Shariah governance, audit, research, and analytical reporting to support ethical financial operations.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Shariah Audit & Compliance

Current

Mahfuz Micro-Finance Bank

Developed and implemented a comprehensive Fatwa Register and drafted product policies to strengthen Shariah governance and compliance. Conducted reviews of financing structures and documentation to ensure alignment with AAOIFI standards and regulatory requirements.

Shariah Compliance Shariah Auditing Fatwa Management Policy Development AAOIFI Standards Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment Documentation

Executive, Shariah & Internal Audit

Moslak Bola Ventures Limited

Jun 2021 - May 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Conducted research-based advisory on Islamic finance structures and reviewed financial agreements for Shariah compliance. Assessed internal systems and produced analytical reports identifying compliance gaps and recommending improvements.

Islamic Finance Shariah Compliance Internal Audit Financial Analysis Research Advisory Compliance Reporting

Arabic/Shariah Tutor

Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies

Feb 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Instructed students in Arabic syntax, morphology, and sentence construction, and taught core Islamic beliefs and practices. Designed learning aids and simplified complex concepts for students.

Arabic Islamic Studies Teaching Curriculum Development Instructional Design Communication Skills

Graduate Research Assistant

International Islamic University Malaysia

May 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Gathered qualitative and quantitative data through surveys, interviews, and archival research. Conducted statistical analysis using SPSS, R, and Excel, and prepared research proposals and summaries.

Research Data Collection Statistical Analysis SPSS R Excel Academic Writing Proposal Preparation

Editor/Peer Reviewer

Fiqh Islamic Online

Apr 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Reviewed and edited academic and educational content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with Shariah principles. Verified references including Qur'anic verses, Hadith, and scholarly opinions for authenticity.

Editing Peer Review Shariah Compliance Academic Writing Reference Checking Content Development