Esuola Joshua Opeyemi
Experienced Audit & Financial Reporting Professional, ACA
Lagos, NG.About
Highly analytical and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant (ACA) with over 8 years of progressive experience in audit, financial reporting, and forensic investigation. Expertise spans diverse sectors including consumer business, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and not-for-profit, with a strong focus on compliance and internal control processes for international donors and NGOs. Proven ability to deliver comprehensive financial insights and strategic recommendations that drive operational efficiency and ensure regulatory adherence.
Work
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led complex financial and program audits for diverse clients, ensuring compliance and generating strategic insights across various industries.
Highlights
Managed end-to-end financial and program audits for over 15 projects funded by international organizations (GIZ, UNICEF, BMGF), ensuring strict adherence to terms of reference and contractual provisions.
Conducted comprehensive income and expenditure testing, budget reviews, and indirect cost analyses, identifying critical deviations and non-compliance issues across multiple grants.
Performed detailed forensic investigations and due diligence for aid agencies, international organizations, and NGOs, uncovering financial irregularities and assessing technical and financial capacities.
Executed internal and external audits across financial, technical, system, and organizational domains, providing actionable recommendations to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
Communicated complex audit findings and recommendations directly to management and donors, facilitating informed decision-making and improved financial governance.
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported audit engagements for a wide range of clients, focusing on meticulous financial analysis and compliance verification.
Highlights
Assisted in the planning and execution of internal and external audits for diverse clients, including those in consumer business, financial services, and not-for-profit sectors.
Contributed to expenditure verification and evaluation services for aid agencies and international organizations, ensuring proper allocation and utilization of funds.
Participated in forensic investigations and due diligence assessments, gathering crucial evidence and supporting senior auditors in complex cases.
Performed detailed reviews of financial documentations and internal control processes, identifying potential weaknesses and recommending corrective actions.
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided assurance, consultancy, and taxation services, contributing significantly to financial reporting for international donors, NGOs, and corporate clients.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive forensic audit for Champion Breweries PLC, reviewing a 5-year financial report and management agreement to assess value addition and identify business implications of lapses.
Led data cleanup and reconciliation efforts for ABInBev's merger of International Breweries PLC, Pabod Breweries, and Intafact Beverages, consolidating accounts ledgers and vendor master lists across three entities.
Performed forensic audit on Federal University of Technology, Akure's Bursary Department, assessing internal controls, reviewing bank reconciliations, and preparing recommendations for operational system improvements.
Executed internal and external audits (financial, technical, system, organizational) and public procurement compliance audits for Not-for-Profit funded contracts.
Reviewed significant transactions and procurement processes for multiple clients, ensuring adherence to best interest of the donor and contractual terms, mitigating financial risks.
Volunteer
Education
Languages
English
Skills
Audit & Assurance
Internal Audit, External Audit, Financial Audit, Program Audit, Technical Audit, System Audit, Organizational Audit, Statutory Audit, Risk Assessment, Compliance Auditing, Expenditure Verification, Internal Controls Review.
Financial Management
Financial Reporting, Budget Review, Income & Expenditure Testing, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting Records Analysis, Asset Verification, Revenue Recognition, Receivables Management, Payables Management.
Forensic & Due Diligence
Forensic Investigation, Due Diligence, Capacity Assessment (Technical & Financial), Fraud Detection, Financial Irregularity Analysis.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Data Reconciliation, Financial Data Consolidation, Narrative Report Preparation, Audit Findings Reporting, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Project & Stakeholder Management
Project Planning, Engagement Management, Donor Communication, Management Communication, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving.