Kolawole Kolade

Finance and Accounting leader with 10+ years of progressive experience in audit, financial reporting, corporate finance, and regulatory compliance across Canada and internationally. Extensive expertise evaluating financial statements under IFRS, ASPE, PCAOB, and US GAAP frameworks, with a strong track record of identifying misstatements, faulty assumptions, weak reasoning, and internal control deficiencies. Experienced in analyzing complex financial scenarios, validating quantitative models, assessing risk, and clearly communicating technical financial concepts to executives and non-expert stakeholders.

Adept at structured review processes, applying consistent evaluation standards, and producing clear, actionable written feedback. Brings deep domain knowledge in accounting & auditing, corporate finance, real estate development, insurance, oil & gas, and manufacturing.

Manager - MAC LLP

(2025-09)

Manage a portfolio of audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held companies across a variety of industries, ensuring compliance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), CSRE 2400, CSRS 4200, ASPE, and IFRS.

• Lead engagement planning by performing risk assessments, determining materiality, developing audit strategies, preparing budgets, and allocating resources.
• Review financial statements, working papers, and engagement files to ensure compliance with professional standards, firm methodology, and quality management requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters, including the application of ASPE, IFRS, and CPA Canada Handbook standards.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor senior accountants and staff, conducting performance reviews and providing ongoing technical training.
• Communicate engagement findings, internal control deficiencies, and accounting recommendations to partners, owners, audit committees, and senior management.
• Manage client relationships by responding to accounting and business advisory matters and delivering exceptional client service.
• Monitor engagement budgets, realization, and timelines to ensure projects are completed efficiently while maintaining profitability.
• Review corporate income tax returns (T2), partnership returns (T5013), and other compliance filings prepared alongside assurance engagements.
• Identify opportunities to improve clients' financial reporting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
• Support practice growth by identifying additional service opportunities, preparing proposals, and participating in business development initiatives.

Manager - MAC LLP

(2025-09)

• Achieved a good realization on my engagements.
• Met the T1, T2 and T5 filing deadlines for my clients.

Audit Manager - Miller Bernstein LLP

(2025-02 - 2025-09)

Evaluated financial disclosures for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards. Managed audits, reviews and compilation engagements in line with IFRS, ASPE, and ASNPO frameworks.

• Identified financial misstatements, conceptual errors, and inconsistencies in reporting assumptions.
• Analyzed tax filings (T2, T5013) for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepared engagement budgets and conducted variance analysis to assess performance drivers.
• Provided structured written and verbal feedback to senior management regarding financial accuracy and risk exposure.
• Coached and trained audit teams on accounting standards and analytical reasoning.

Audit Manager - Miller Bernstein LLP

(2025-02 - 2025-09)

• Achieved a good realization on my engagements.
• Mapped out an effective audit strategy, which led to the early completion of the audit engagement.
• Met the T1, T2 and T5 filing deadlines for my clients.

Director of Finance - Capital Projects Construction Inc.

(2024-05 - 2025-01)

Led finance operations for multi-project real estate construction portfolio.

• Conducted project profitability analysis and financial forecasting.
• Evaluated cost structures, revenue recognition, and cash flow assumptions.
• Managed treasury and banking relationships.
• Developed financial process manuals improving reporting consistency and operational clarity.
• Assessed the impact of new accounting standards on financial reporting.
• Delivered financial insights to executive leadership through clear, structured communication.

Director of Finance - Capital Projects Construction Inc.

(2024-05 - 2025-01)

• Consistently met the reporting and filing deadlines for payroll taxes, corporate taxes, WSIB and HST returns.
• Successfully managed the migration of the accounting books and records to Quickbooks Online.
• Improved operational efficiency as a result of training and onboarding finance staff.

Manager, Audit and Assurance - MNP LLP Canada

(2021-10 - 2024-05)

Managed audits of large real estate development entities, including billion-dollar capital projects.

• Reviewed revenue recognition, contract costs, project cash flows, and complex IFRS applications.
• Conducted financial performance analysis and risk assessments.
• Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Delivered technical training to 40+ professionals on accounting standards and financial reasoning.
• Consistently completed engagements ahead of deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.

Manager, Audit and Assurance - MNP LLP Canada

(2021-10 - 2024-05)

• Achieved a good realization on my engagements.
• Leveraged on my relationship with the client's CFO to bring in 2 new engagements into the firm.
• Mapped out an effective audit strategy, which led to the early completion of the audit engagement.

Assistant Manager, Audit and Assurance - Deloitte LLP Canada

(2019-07 - 2021-09)

I started with the firm as an experienced Senior Associate and was promoted to an Assistant Manager.

• Project lead on Canada operations audit of Sun Life Financial Inc. (PCAOB framework).
• Performed impact assessments of IFRS 9, 15, 16, and 17.
• Reviewed consolidation assessments under IFRS 10, 11, and 12.
• Conducted risk assessment procedures and internal control evaluations.
• Prepared engagement budgets and analyzed project economics.
• Provided coaching and delivered structured technical training sessions.

Assistant Manager, Audit and Assurance - Deloitte LLP Canada

(2019-07 - 2021-09)

• Consistently exceeded expectations on my engagements.
• Completed my assigned tasks before the agreed deadline.
• Achieved a good realization on my engagements.

Assistant Manager, Audit and Assurance - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria

(2013-08 - 2019-03)

I started with the firm as an Audit associate 2 and gained several promotions through Audit Associate 1, Senior Audit Associate 3, Senior Associate 2 and Senior Associate 1/Assistant Manager.

• Managed public and private IFRS audit engagements across financial services, oil & gas, and manufacturing sectors.
• Led audit of Petrobras Nigeria.
• Conducted vendor due diligence and financial risk reviews.
• Performed complex accounting standard application analysis.
• Identified internal control deficiencies and developed remediation recommendations.
• Delivered accounting training to 50+ new hires.

Assistant Manager, Audit and Assurance - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria

(2013-08 - 2019-03)

• Identified material internal control deficiencies.
• Achieved 10% cost savings for a client through risk exposure analysis.
• Completed due diligence supporting successful investment transactions.

Diploma - Accounting - Yaba College of Technology (2004 - 2026)

Master of Business Administration - MBA - University of Lagos (2016 - 2018)

B.Sc - Public Administration - Lagos State University (2006 - 2026)