IBRAHIM SAHEEED TUNDE

Led and managed the finance function, enhancing financial stewardship and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all financial reports and asset utilization.

Directed and developed a finance team, driving the implementation of financial standards and systems across 36 NIRSAL offices to support program strategies and accountability.

Implemented cost control initiatives that significantly reduced operating expenses while preserving critical operational efficiency.

Developed and presented key financial insights to executive leadership, directly influencing strategic decision-making and resource allocation.

Monitored key corporate and financial performance indicators, identifying significant variations and proposing actionable remedial strategies to optimize outcomes.

Prepared and finalized annual financial statements for Board submission, ensuring 100% accuracy and strict adherence to International Accounting Standards.

Achieved 100% on-time submission of financial reports to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and coordinated with external auditors to ensure consistency.

Established and managed comprehensive timelines for annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and financial statements, improving departmental efficiency.

Analyzed and processed all investment applications, including monthly capital expenditure (Capex) reporting, ensuring proper clearance and appropriation.

Supervised and ensured the accuracy of monthly Management Accounts, streamlining reporting processes for timely submission to management.

Oversaw the successful performance of multiple statutory audit engagements, ensuring adherence to professional standards and timely completion.

Developed comprehensive audit programs and provided strategic direction to team members, enhancing audit efficiency and quality.

Identified critical internal control weaknesses within financial reporting systems and provided actionable recommendations for improvement.

Authored and presented key deliverables, including audited financial statements and audit findings reports, to audit committees and clients.

Managed project functions for audit engagements, including responsibility matrix creation, budgeted time and fees analysis, and project monitoring.

Managed firm audit engagements as Senior, overseeing staff, reviewing working papers, and serving as primary liaison between partners and clients.

Directed comprehensive audit planning, fieldwork, and timely completion of all audit engagements.

Identified and assessed internal control and environmental risks for businesses, providing management with actionable strategies to mitigate exposure.

Conducted thorough business risk assessments to determine the going concern status of client companies.

Reviewed client internal controls over financial reporting, identifying deficiencies and recommending improvements to management.

Collaborated with team members to define and execute procedures for reviewing Management Accounts.

Reviewed client fixed assets registers, Debtors, Creditors, Investments, and Shares, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Prepared and reviewed Bank Reconciliation Statements, ensuring alignment with financial records.

Conducted system analysis of audit data and reports to identify discrepancies and ensure data integrity.

Supported senior auditors in the analysis and preparation of comprehensive audit reports.

Gained foundational experience as an audit trainee, performing fieldwork and data collection.

Performed system analysis on audit data and reports, contributing to data integrity checks.

Managed petty cash and prepared monthly income and expenditure reports, ensuring accurate financial tracking.

Conducted verification of property, plant, and equipment, ensuring asset accuracy and existence.

Assisted senior auditors in the analysis and preparation of audit reports.