Waheed Adebayo
@waheedadebayo
Fellow Chartered Accountant specializing in internal audit, controls, and risk management.
What I'm looking for
I am a diligent, results-driven Internal Audit and Control professional with over 13 years' progressive experience in financial control, internal auditing, enterprise risk assessment, and fraud investigation across manufacturing and industrial sectors.
I have designed and implemented robust control frameworks, led risk-based audit plans, conducted investigations, and strengthened controls within ERP environments including SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics, contributing to safeguarding corporate assets.
I collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact solutions, support strategic objectives, and ensure compliance with IIA standards; I hold Fellowship (FCA) and Associate (ACA) credentials from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Internal Audit Supervisor
Beta Glass Nigeria Plc
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Lead development and execution of risk-based audit plans across business units, strengthening internal controls and conducting investigations that safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with IIA standards.
Senior Internal Control Officer
Dangote Fertiliser Ltd
May 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 10 months)
Supported internal control framework design and testing, led quarterly inventory audits and payroll/vendor reviews, and investigated whistleblower complaints to drive remediation and compliance.
Principal Internal Control Officer
Dangote Oil Refinery Project
Dec 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 4 months)
Supported development and monitoring of internal controls, conducted prepayment reviews for payroll and vendor payments, and ensured timely reporting of control deficiencies and remediation tracking.
Finance Manager
Animal Care Services Konsult (Nig) Ltd
Jun 2018 - Nov 2018 (5 months)
Prepared monthly financial reports and daily cashflow analyses, and reconciled inter-company accounts to support management decision-making and vendor payment processes.
Internal Auditor
Animal Care Services Konsult (Nig) Ltd
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 (2 years 10 months)
Conducted departmental audits, developed risk assessments, investigated discrepancies, and documented control improvement recommendations to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
Internal Control Officer
Animal Care Services Konsult (Nig) Ltd
Oct 2011 - Jul 2015 (3 years 9 months)
Performed prepayment reviews of vendor and payroll payments, conducted quarterly and year-end inventory verifications, and ensured controls were operating to safeguard corporate assets.
Financial Accounting Teacher
Community Secondary School
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 (11 months)
Taught senior secondary students financial accounting and commerce during NYSC, developing lesson plans and assessing student performance to improve understanding of accounting principles.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Higher National Diploma, Accounting
2008 - 2009
Grade: Upper Credit
Completed Higher National Diploma in Accounting with Upper Credit.
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
National Diploma, Accounting
2005 - 2006
Grade: Upper Credit
Completed National Diploma in Accounting with Upper Credit.
Ositelu Memorial College
Senior Secondary Certificate, Secondary Education
1998 - 2004
Completed secondary education and National Examination Council (NECO) qualifications.
Christ Church School, Ogere-Remo
First School Leaving Certificate, Primary Education
1992 - 1998
Completed primary education and obtained First School Leaving Certificate.
Ajayi Crowther University
Master of Business Administration, Accounting & Finance
Postgraduate studies in Accounting and Finance (MBA, Inview status).
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