Abdoulie Comer

Experienced Auditor and Financial Investigator with over 15 years' experience in public sector Accounting, Audit, and Fraud Detection. Proven ability to identify financial irregularities, lead investigations, and support legal proceedings. Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to integrity and accountability, with a Diploma in Forensic Accounting.

Senior Auditor - Gambia Ports Authority - Banjul

(2011-01 - 2021-12)

• Produced monthly Audit reports in line with yearly work plans
• Verified Financial statements, payment vouchers, and Asset registers
• Conducted bank reconciliations and ensured policy compliance
• Reviewed expenditure against approved budgets
• Delivered payroll Audits, Staff Head counts and verification exercises
• Supervised a team of five staff
• Led Investigations, Detection and Audit into a £100,000 fraud case within two months of appointment
• Acted as first prosecution witness at the special criminal Court of the High court, The Gambia

Accountant & Internal Auditor - Banjul City Council - Banjul

(1996-01 - 2004-12)

Progressed through Accounting Assistant, Accounting Officer, Acting Market Manager, Internal Auditor

• Maintained Financial ledgers and prepared reports
• Completed bank reconciliations and Financial statements
• Audited cash books, vouchers, and financial records
• Ensured adherence to internal financial controls
• Led investigation, Detection and Audit into a £60,000 fraud case, resulting in senior officials being investigated

Business Partner - Construction Materials Business

(2004-01 - 2011-12)

• Managed procurement, sales, and supplier relationships
• Supervised a team of three staff
• Developed strong communication and commercial skills

Diploma - Forensic Accounting - University of South Wales (2017-01 - 2021-12)

Diploma - Accounting and Business

Certificate - Investigative & Forensic Audit - MDPI, Ghana (2012-01 - 2012-12)

Certificate - IELTS - British Council

GCE O Level - St Augustine's High School