Adebisi Lawore

Detail-oriented internal audit professional with 18+ years of experience strengthening controls, assessing risk, and supporting regulatory compliance across banking and financial services. Skilled in audit planning, walkthroughs, fieldwork, sample testing, and documenting clear, well-supported findings. Known for accuracy, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with auditees and process owners.

Brings solid knowledge of risk management, financial controls, cybersecurity fundamentals, and operational processes, supported by PMP certification and an A&S Insurance License. A reliable, high-integrity contributor ready to deliver thorough audit execution and support the Chief Internal Auditor in advancing departmental objectives.

Administrative Officer - Bayshore Health Services - Unionville

(2024-05 - 2025-12)

• Managed vendor invoices in QuickBooks, resolving payment discrepancies and clearing overdue balances.
• Scheduled and coordinated facility maintenance with contractors to minimize clinic downtime and disruptions.
• Prepared monthly office supply forecasts and placed orders to prevent stockouts across three departments.
• Compiled executive meeting briefs and distributed action-item trackers that accelerated follow-up by leadership.
• Updated standard operating procedures for front-desk tasks, improving new-hire task completion accuracy.
• Maintained regulatory filing calendar for licenses and inspections, preventing missed renewal deadlines.
• Compiled quarterly budget variance reports in Excel that flagged three high-cost accounts for review.
• Led facility safety audits and produced corrective action lists that passed county inspection with no citations.

Internal Auditor - First Bank Of Nigeria - Lagos

(2006-06 - 2023-09)

• Conducted comprehensive audits across financial operations, identifying discrepancies that led to enhanced compliance and risk mitigation.
• Evaluated internal controls and processes, providing actionable insights that resulted in improved operational efficiency and reduced errors.
• Maintained accurate audit documentation and reports, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and facilitating smooth internal reviews.
• Partnered with various departments to implement audit recommendations, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promoted team engagement through knowledge-sharing sessions, enhancing collective expertise in audit practices and compliance requirements.
• Led audits across financial operations, uncovering discrepancies that improved compliance and significantly reduced risk exposure.
• Led a cross-functional team to implement an AI-powered debit card issuance system, transforming the process into a seamless self-service experience for customers.
• Provided guidance on new legislation impacting internal accounting procedures and controls.
• Provided training sessions on proper accounting practices to staff members in order to enhance their understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Managed financial records and reconciliations, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyzed budget variances and identified cost-saving opportunities, contributing to overall financial health and operational efficiency.
• Maintained comprehensive ledgers and financial statements, enhancing transparency and enabling better fiscal oversight.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to streamline invoice processing, resulting in faster payment cycles and improved vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, fostering a culture of accountability within the finance team.
• Monitored key account reconciliations and balances to identify risks to financial statements.

Depot Accountant - University Press Limited - Lagos

(2005-10 - 2006-05)

• Managed financial records and reconciliations, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyzed budget variances and identified cost-saving opportunities, contributing to overall financial health and operational efficiency.
• Maintained comprehensive ledgers and financial statements, enhancing transparency and enabling better fiscal oversight.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to streamline invoice processing, resulting in faster payment cycles and improved vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, fostering a culture of accountability within the finance team.
• Monitored key account reconciliations and balances to identify risks to financial statements.

Diploma - Mobile App Development - Canadian College of Business Science and Tech. (2026-08)

Master - Business Administration - Obafemi Awolowo University (2011-03)

Bachelor of Science - Accounting - University of Ilorin (2003-02)