Jire Taiwo

Dedicated and detail-oriented accounting and auditing professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in statutory audit, tax compliance, financial reporting, and internal control systems. Adept at working with diverse clients across multiple industries, delivering accurate financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and supporting strategic decision-making.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pinnacle Management and Financial Consulting (Chartered Accountant Firm) – Lagos

Account /Audit Manager | Sept 2022 – Present

• Manage statutory audit assignments for multiple clients in Lagos and outside Lagos.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and final audited accounts.
• Conduct tax audit exercises, trial balance review, vouching, and ledger analysis.
• Perform monthly stock counts and verify asset records.
• Supervise team members on client site engagements.

Internal Auditor | Nov 2021 – Aug 2022

• Implemented internal control checks across daily operations.
• Ensured accurate cash, bank, and stock records.

Audit Manager | Mar 2021 – Oct 2021

• Led audits for clients such as Havannah Hotel, MITV, and Apex Nigeria Gas.
• Prepared management, audited, and tax accounts in compliance with IFRS and tax regulations.

Account Supervisor | Sept 2020 – Feb 2021

• Supervised three outlet account clerks and reviewed remittance, petty cash, and vendor files.
• Oversaw monthly stock-taking, bank reconciliation, POS reconciliation, and payroll preparation.

Audit Staff | Jan 2014 – Sept 2020

• Assisted managing partner in statutory audits, financial analysis, and tax filings.
• Prepared management accounts, reconciled bank statements, and carried out tax defense at TARC meetings.
• Conducted pre-audit checks, payroll audits, and inventory verification for clients.

EDUCATION

• B.Sc. Accounting (In View, Final Semester) – National Open University of Nigeria (2015–2024)
• ND Banking & Finance – The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State (2010–2012)
• Senior Secondary Certificate – Bioku Grammar School, Lanlate, Oyo State (2002–2008)
• Primary School Leaving Certificate – Community Primary School, Itabo Lanlate, Oyo State (1996–2002)

Student Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) – ATS II (1 paper to ATS III)