Olanrewaju Bakare

I seek to add value by understanding risks that matter to businesses by providing timely insights and assurance as they cope with ESG regulations, disruptive technologies, and the future of work. I leverage competencies gained in internal control testing and reporting (operational and regulatory reviews) for clients in the Banking/Capital Market at Big 4 Accounting practice in the UK and from one the biggest banks in Sub-Saharan African . I am passionate about self-improvement and am preparing to write the Certified Information System Audit (CISA) to broaden my skill set to audit better, monitor and assess information systems.

For my professional career, I have gained experience from a global professional accounting practice and banking sectors. My career journey in the UK and Nigeria were from the two sectors mentioned. I have carried out internal audit engagements under outsourced and co-sourced arrangements for clients in the banking and capital markets segment in the UK.

I have worked in different capacities as an internal audit and control specialist, which peaked in my heading an internal audit department for a health maintenance firm during my secondment in Nigeria. I seek to add value by understanding risks that matter to businesses, identifying risks, and recommending actions to mitigate risks. Stakeholder engagement and management, problem-solving, and communication skills are some of the virtues I have imbibed in the cause of my career journey.

My experience has equipped me with the ability to adapt to new challenges, work effectively in fast-paced environments, and deliver results that drive business success.

Certified Information System Audit (CISA) in view

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

B.Sc. (Hons) Economics