Rasaq Adio, CISA

Experience

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  Jide Taiwo & Co

  May 2010 - Dec 2012

  •Successfully implemented new technologies and process automation to encourage continuous improvement•Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation•Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data•Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts•Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments•Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger account and accounts receivable trial balance account•Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies•Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month-end accruals•Created daily and weekly cash reports for accounting management•Reviewed all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure•Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting•Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rate, laws and regulations Show less

  • Account Officer

    Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Assistant Account Officer

    May 2010 - Jan 2011
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  Quantum Packaging Nigeria Ltd

  Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

  Accounts Executive

  •Compiled financial reports on cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss•Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliation•Maintained integrity of the general ledger, including the chart of accounts•Cooperated with engineering, manufacturing and corporate accounting to verify that quality standards were met•Compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with nearly 100% accuracy•Analysed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations and procedures•Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts•Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies•Supervised invoice processing, purchasing orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions Show less

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  Accion Microfinance Bank Limited

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2021

  •Evaluate the control environment as it relates to emerging information technology trends (cloud computing, social media, BYOD, etc.)•Evaluate information system design and implementation processes against project management and system development life cycles•Perform internal system audits and risk assessments•Plan and/or assist in the planning and execution of information technology (IT) audits for internal audit plans and understand the specific issues to be evaluated.•Prepares detailed plans for performing individual audits including the identification of key risks and controls, determination of audit objectives, and development of an appropriate audit program.•Prepares document request lists, testing of design and operating effectiveness of the company's IT general controls, application controls, and complimentary user entity controls over financial reporting across multiple environments.•Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems. Prepares and reviews audit work papers and reports documenting the result of reviews of assigned activities and recommended management action to reduce risks noted in system evaluations.•Interact with all levels of management and company employees, including 3rd party Service Providers•Perform or assist in the performance of special projects or studies, including risk assessments, fraud investigations, audit department policy updates, due diligence acquisition reviews, etc.•Ensure that IT Audits are performed in line with established professional and regulatory standards•Create and undertake IT-business audit risk assessments; develop and execute IT audits within specified implementation duration; discuss results with Management and guides on control issues and concerns•Prepares under minimal supervision audit reports designed to provide operating and Corporate management and the Board of Directors Show less •Carrying out investigation promptly on frauds as the need arises and on staff/branch with PAR above an approved threshold to ensure prompt identification of causes of deterioration in the branch portfolio•Focus on testing of the control framework for all branches within the region•Conduct spot checks and audit on branches to prevent or nip frauds in the bud•Participate in updating and reviewing of an audit program to reflect changes/ additions to policies/regulations and to align with best practices•Recommend policy review based on weaknesses identified in the internal controls during audits•Highly ensured coverage of priority and high-risk areas of the Bank’s core functions•Ensured comprehensiveness, clarity and timeliness in reporting audit findings•Review of IT infrastructure and assets at branch level. Show less •Ensure compliance with the bank’s operational and credit guidelines and policy•Planning and conducting professional management system audits•Generating ideas to maximize assignment profitability•Identifying areas of potential efficiency improvements•Involved in financial reporting, risk management, compliance & integrations•Compiling reports of audit results to senior managers•Promote controls and sound risk management•Draft audit reports for review by the lead auditor and senior managers•Identify any gaps in controls and make practical recommendations•Performing audit assignments in compliance with the Internal Audit Standard•Review of IT infrastructure and assets at branch level. Show less

  • Information System Auditor

    Feb 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Regional Auditor - Southwest & North

    Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Internal Auditor

    Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
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  Ardova Plc

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Systems Auditor

  •Responsible for planning, developing, monitoring, and conducting internal IT, compliance, and developing systems audits of IT infrastructure to assess integrity and reliability of the IT environment.•Performs general and application control reviews for the implemented information systems.•Review implementation of information systems and processes.•Performs information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, and communication controls.•Review the organisation network environment (WLAN, Wifi, Router, switches, and firewall) for adequacy and protection•Obtain, analyze and evaluate documentation, reports, data, flowcharts etc. for IT processes such as system development, IT security management and IT operations•Ensure that IT Audits are performed in line with established professional and regulatory standards•Create and undertake IT-business audit risk assessments; develop and execute IT audits within specified implementation duration; discuss results with Management and guides on control issues and concerns•Prepares under minimal supervision audit reports designed to provide operating and corporate management for the Board of Director's consumption. Show less

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  BDO Professional Services

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2022

  Senior IS Auditor

  • Performs general and application control reviews for the implemented information systems for clients.• Review implementation of information systems and processes.• Performed routine audits for clients to determine compliance with regulatory requirements such as PCI, HIPAA, GLBA and CCPA.• Advised on the requirements, liabilities, and penalties of noncompliance and recommended improved management systems controls to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements. • Performing Data analysis on various client schedules and test controls around data conversion process and interface configurations.• General IT Control testing on various ERP application systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, T24, SAGE etc.• Perform IT risk and applications security review on various technology platforms, financial applications/ERP, operating systems (Windows, UNIX, LINUX etc.) and Databases (Oracle, Microsoft SQL and SQL).• Testing automated controls within the business and financial application.• Review service organisation report• Documented all relevant policies, standards, processes, procedures and diagrams under the instruction of the policy owner or subject matter expert.• Monitored third-party risk assessments and assisted in performing internal risk assessments• Monitored and tracked audit finding remediation Show less

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  Deloitte

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  Senior Consultant, IT & Specialized Assurance

  • Perform IT risk and applications security review on various technology platforms, financial applications/ERP, operating systems (Windows, UNIX, LINUX etc.) and Databases (Oracle, Microsoft SQL and SQL). • Perform General IT Control (GITC) testing on various ERP application systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, T24, SAGE etc. • Evaluate the internal control system of a company, financial reporting, compliance and management control to assess the extent to which it can be relied upon, identify issues, and provide recommendation and internal control assurance services. • Review implementation of information systems and processes.• Performing Data analysis on various client schedules and test controls around data conversion process and interface configurations. • Performed routine audits for clients to determine compliance with regulatory requirements such as PCI, HIPAA, GLBA and CCPA. • Test of systems and controls (including walkthroughs of a business process) in information security audit and review various IT environments within the Consumer business, telecommunications, Energy & Resources and Financial Services industries. • Testing automated controls within the business and financial applications. • Review service organisation reports. • Execute audit engagements in line with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3402 (ISAE 3402), SOX compliance, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), COSO framework and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT). • Documented all relevant policies, standards, processes, procedures and diagrams under the instruction of the policy owner or subject matter expert. Show less

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  Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group)

  Jun 2023 - now

  Information Technology Auditor

  • Performed systems and application access reviews across applications and their underlying infrastructures • Perform General IT Control (GITC) testing on Microsoft Dynamic 365 and legacy application systems • Lead the ISO 27001:2013 internal audit review