IBRAHIM SAHEEED TUNDE

Chartered Accountant | Financial Reporting | Internal Control | Audit | Risk & Assurance Professional
14 Ngawa Street, 2: 1 Newsite, Abuja, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Chartered Accountant with over a decade of progressive experience in financial reporting, internal control, audit, risk, and assurance. As a member of CITN, ICAN, and FRC, I leverage deep expertise in financial management, regulatory compliance, and strategic leadership to drive financial stewardship, optimize operational efficiency, and ensure robust internal controls. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, influence executive decision-making, and deliver accurate, high-impact financial insights for organizational growth and accountability.

Work

The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc.)
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Deputy Head of Business Unit - Finance Accounts and Investment (FAI)

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Currently leading the finance function for a business unit within NIRSAL Plc., overseeing financial stewardship, resource management, and reporting to ensure accountability and accuracy.

Highlights

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.

The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc.)
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Deputy Manager and Head Financial Reporting: Finance Accounts and Investment (FAI)

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Managed financial reporting and accounting operations for NIRSAL Plc., ensuring compliance with international standards and timely submission of financial statements.

Highlights

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.

PKF Professional Services (Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers)
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Assistant Manager

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Led and managed audit engagements, ensuring compliance, developing audit programs, and identifying internal control lapses for clients.

Highlights

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.

PKF Professional Services (Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers)
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Audit Senior

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Served as a senior auditor, managing audit engagements, staff, and client relations while ensuring audit planning and completion.

Highlights

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.

PKF Professional Services (Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers)
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Experience Audit Associate

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Participated in audit procedures, reviewing financial records, and supporting senior auditors in report preparation.

Highlights

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.

PKF Professional Services (Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers)
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Audit Associate

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Trained as an audit associate, performing fieldwork, system analysis, and supporting senior auditors.

Highlights

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.

Education

University Of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Accounting

University Of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Certificate

Data Processing

Courses

Data Processing

Certificates

Certificate of Proficiency in IFRS

Issued By

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Associate Member (ACTI)

Issued By

Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)

Member

Issued By

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Certified Forensic Accountant of Nigeria (CFAN)

Issued By

Certified Forensic Accountant of Nigeria

Graduate Member (ANIM)

Issued By

Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)

Member of Institute of Credit Administration (MICA)

Issued By

The Institute of Credit Administration

Affiliate Membership of CIPFA

Issued By

Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy

Associate Chartered Accountants (ACA)

Issued By

Institute Of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Proficiency in Management

Issued By

Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)

Certificate of National Service

Issued By

National Youth Service Corps

Skills

Risk and Assurance

Risk and Assurance.

Business Advisory

Business Advisory.

Consulting

Consulting.

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office.

Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping.

Finance

Finance.

Management

Management.

Audit

Audit.

Accounts Reconciliation

Accounts Reconciliation.

Internal Control

Internal Control.

Financial Reporting

Financial Reporting.

Accounting Software

Accounting Software.

References

Ms. Sandra Isiekwe ACA

Audit and Assurance Manager, PKF Professional Services (Chartered Accountants), Abuja- Nigeria, isiekwe.sandra@pkf-ng.com

Mr. Mufutau Adewale ACA

Finance Manager, Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN), Abuja-Nigeria, m.adewale@nepwhan.org

Mallam Usman Muhammad Damatar FCNA

Finance Controller, IFAD- Value Chain Development Programme, Abuja- Nigeria