Rasheed Richard Adedokun

Chartered Accountant and Audit Leader with 15+ years of cross-industry experience providing independent assurance on risk management, governance, and internal control processes. Skilled in planning and executing risk-based audits covering financial, operational, technical, and compliance activities across diverse sectors, including Oil & Gas, FMCG, Logistics, Human Resources, IT, Procurement, Security, and Contract Management. Adept at strengthening control frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements that enhance business performance.

Recognized for delivering clear, actionable recommendations and fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Head of Audit - Bourbon Inter-oil Nigeria Limited - Lagos, Nigeria

(2025-11)

As Head of Audit, my duty is to lead the Internal Audit function, partnering with senior management to strengthen governance, improve internal controls, and support the achievement of strategic business objectives. Provide independent assurance and trusted advisory services that enhance risk management, compliance, operational efficiency, and accountability across the organization.

• Lead the development and execution of risk-based audit plans across all business functions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, corporate standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor vendor and contractor performance against SLAs and contractual obligations.
• Present audit findings and practical recommendations to management, Advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies, control enhancements, and process improvements.

Internal Audit Manager - Rosemary Industries Ltd (Lagata Group) - Lagos, Nigeria

(2024-06 - 2025-11)

• Developed and executed annual risk-based audit plans across subsidiaries covering Finance, HR, Procurement, Transport, and Logistics
• Led financial, operational, and compliance audits; identified key control gaps and achieved 92% implementation of audit recommendations.
• Strengthened governance and risk management frameworks by embedding robust internal controls across both onshore and offshore operations.
• Reported findings and strategic advisory inputs directly to Senior Management and Board-level Audit Committees.

Team Member (Acting CFO, Internal Audit & Risk Secondment) - Grand Cereals Ltd (UACN Subsidiary) - Jos, Nigeria

(2023-07 - 2024-05)

• Oversaw risk management, governance, and financial controls across multiple functions.
• Partnered with internal audit teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Delivered advisory insights on process efficiency and cost-saving initiatives aligned with audit findings.

Audit Senior - BDO Professional Services - Lagos, Nigeria

(2023-05 - 2024-05)

• Led internal and external audit engagements across FMCG, manufacturing, and services industries.
• Conducted risk assessments, control testing, and compliance audits in line with ISA/IFRS.
• Managed a $150M group audit, ensuring robust financial reporting and risk coverage.

Assistant Audit Supervisor - Grant Thornton - Lagos, Nigeria

(2021-06 - 2023-04)

• Conducted operational, technical, and compliance audits for Oil & Gas and Manufacturing clients.
• Recommended risk mitigation and process improvements through audit reporting.
• Supervised and trained junior auditors, ensuring timely delivery of audit assignments.

Head of Finance - Integrated Dairies Ltd - Jos

(2019 - 2021)

Audit Senior - Parlance Professional Services

(2016 - 2019)

Audit Senior - UBOKUDOM & CO

(2014 - 2016)

Head of Finance & Accounts - FULGA Nigeria

(2011 - 2014)

• Delivered multiple risk-based internal audits, IFRS compliance, fraud investigations, and improved control frameworks.

B.Sc. - Accounting - University of Uyo (2019)

HND - Accountancy - Federal Polytechnic Ede (2009)