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umuteme ofejiro

@umutemeofejiro

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Chartered accountant specializing in internal audit, controls, compliance, and risk assurance.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can apply risk-based auditing and controls expertise to strengthen governance, lead audit teams, drive remediation, and support regulatory compliance in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

I am a chartered accountant with over seven years of hands-on experience in internal, operational, financial and technical audits across major Nigerian banks. I have led model validations (IFRS 9 ECL, VaR), liquidity adequacy validations (ILAAP), branch and head office audits, and implemented system-based internal controls that improved compliance and reduced operational risk.

I consistently deliver risk-based audit plans, quality assurance reviews, and actionable reports to senior governance forums, and I have a track record of uncovering control weaknesses—fraud, policy breaches and process gaps—resulting in remediation and avoidance of regulatory sanctions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Internal Audit Group Field Auditor

Current

Sterling Bank

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Conducted bank-wide model validations (IFRS 9 ECL, VaR, FRR, ORR), quarterly ILAAP validations, and annual head-office audits; prepared monthly Internal Audit EXCO and quarterly Board Audit Committee reports and developed the 2026 audit plan.

Internal Audit Validation Risk Assessment Audit Reporting Quality Assurance IFRS 9 Audit Plans

Internal Audit Team Lead

United Bank for Africa

Jan 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Led branch audits covering risk assets, cash, customer service and controls; performed spot checks, cash counts and risk assessments, uncovering internal control breaches and fraud instances.

Branch Audits Cash Counts Risk Assessment Compliance Testing Fraud Detection Reporting

Internal Control and Audit Officer

Zenith Bank

Jun 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Managed audits of international trade and branch GLs, performed income assurance and GL reconciliations, implemented software controls and UAT, and produced audit reports that reduced foreign-exchange exposures and detected misconduct.

GL Reconciliation UAT Policy Writing Regulatory Compliance

Retail Operations Intern

Access Bank

Mar 2017 - Mar 2019 (2 years)

Processed customer transactions and provided frontline retail service, supporting funds-transfer campaigns and meeting turnaround time targets during internship.

Customer Service Transaction Processing TAT Compliance Cash Handling Teamwork