Bernard Agidi

Have extensive experience in handling, executing, and finalizing audits and risk management tasks Demonstrated abilities in completing audit assignment within time budgets and calendar schedules while handling multiple tasks Proficiency in handling investigations and coming out with reports of exceptional qualities Proficiency in formulating and preparing scope of audit, audit plans, audit program and audit reports with recommendation and suggestion for improvement in the control environment Experience of handling internal audits, treasuring services, risk management, transaction services and business reviews

General Manager/Team Lead, head office audit at Dangote Cement Plc (2025-01 – Present)

• Preparing a risk-based audit plan detailing the scope, nature, and timing of audit activities
• Designing the internal audit programs to ensure that the detailed audit work is effectively focused on high-risk areas
• Leading the DCP head office internal audit team
• Preparation and presentation of audit plan for Nigeria and Pan Africa
• Preparation and presentation of Risk assessment and Risk heat Map for each Country/Region
• Leading team in audit reviews and conducting investigations

Deputy General Manager (Internal Audit) at Dangote Cement Plc (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Preparing a risk-based audit plan detailing the scope, nature, and timing of audit activities
• Designing the internal audit programs to ensure that the detailed audit work is effectively focused on high-risk areas
• Preparation and presentation of audit plan for Nigeria and Pan Africa
• Preparation and presentation of Risk assessment and Risk heat Map for each Country/Region
• Leading team in audit reviews and conducting investigations
• Reviewing existing and proposing policies and procedures pertaining to activity or function under audit review
• Identifying key areas of risk within the company after audit reviews and proposing appropriate and practical controls to mitigate those risks
• Generate ideas that will build the department and the company.
• Provide developmental support and create an environment for the growth of team members
• Support the business in the development of policies and procedures and ensure that the policies and procedures are updated when changes are agreed with Management
• Support the Group Chief Internal Auditor (GCIA) in preparing audit strategy and risk assessment for assigned audit locations
• Assist the GCIA to perform special reviews as and when requested by the EXCO/MPR and BARCC

Assistant General Manager (Internal Audit) at Dangote Cement Plc (2018-01 – 2021-12)

• Preparing risk-based audit plan detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities
• Designing the internal audit programs to ensure that the detailed audit work is effectively focused on high-risk areas
• Preparation and Presentation of Audit plan for Nigeria and Pan Africa.
• Leading team in audit reviews and conducting investigations
• Provide developmental support and create an environment for the growth of team members
• Support the business in the development of policies and procedures and ensure that the policies and procedures are updated when changes are agreed with Management
• Support the Group Chief Internal Auditor (GCIA) in preparing audit strategy and risk assessment for assigned audit locations
• Assisted the GCIA to perform special reviews as and when requested by the EXCO/MPR and BARCC

Country Head Internal Audit at Dangote Cement, Ethiopia (2015-06 – 2018-02)

• Identifying key areas of risk within the company after audit reviews and proposing appropriate and practical controls to mitigate those risks
• Generate ideas that will build the department and the company.
• Provide developmental support and create an environment for the growth of team members
• Support the business in the development of policies and procedures and ensure that the policies and procedures are updated when changes are agreed with Management
• Support the regional head of internal audit (South and East Africa) in preparing audit strategy and risk assessment for assigned audit locations

Deputy head of internal audit at Dangote Agro Sacks Ltd (2024-06 – 2025-05)

Manager, Internal Audit (2013-04 – 2014-06)

Head, Treasury Management at May & Baker Nigeria Plc (2012-07 – 2013-04)

Head, Internal Audit and Compliance at May & Baker Nigeria Plc (2011-05 – 2012-06)

• Developed detailed audit plans and programs
• Prepared and reviewed the reports of findings and recommendations for audits and discussed draft findings with the auditees
• Prepared and presented quarterly reports to Board strategy and risk management committee, Shareholders audit committee and EXCO.
• Prepared comprehensive internal audit reports
• Reviewed draft policies and procedures before presentation to the board for approval

Internal control department, Head Office Control at UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC (2009-08 – 2011-04)

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