Richard Iorgyer

Results-driven accounting professional with over eight (8) years of experience in financial management, audit assurance, corporate reporting, and financial case analysis within the financial sector. Skilled in applying proactive, creative solutions and economic principles to resolve financial disputes and promote sound financial practices. A strategic thinker and analytical problem solver with strong interpersonal and client management abilities, committed to contributing to high-quality decision-making, strategic planning, and the achievement of both organizational and personal goals.

Group Internal Audit supervisor - Emzor pharmaceutical industries - Lagos State

(2025-09)

• Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems, financial reporting processes, and operational controls across all subsidiaries and business units.
• Conducting risk-based internal audits in line with the approved annual audit plan and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards).
• Assessing compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including NAFDAC, FIRS, SEC, CAC, IFRS, and other relevant regulatory requirements applicable to public-interest entities in Nigeria.
• Reviewing the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of financial and operational information used for management decision-making
• Evaluating controls over inventory, procurement, production, distribution, and sales, with particular focus on pharmaceutical regulatory and quality-related risks.
• Identifying control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and emerging risks, and making practical recommendations for improvement.
• Monitoring the implementation of agreed audit recommendations and reporting unresolved issues to management and the Audit Committee.
• Investigating suspected fraud, misconduct, or control breaches and reporting findings in line with established escalation protocols.
• Providing advisory support to management on process improvements, system implementations, and risk mitigation initiatives without compromising independence.
• Preparing periodic internal audit reports and presenting key findings, risk exposures, and control issues to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Coordinating with external auditors and regulators to ensure audit coverage, avoid duplication of effort, and support statutory audits and regulatory reviews.

Associate Audit Manager - Adetayo Juwon & Co (Chartered Accountants) - Kaduna State

(2020-07 - 2025)

• Developing detailed audit plans, timelines, and resource allocations while ensuring compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and Nigerian regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing junior auditors and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and in line with audit objectives.
• Verifying that financial records and business practices comply with local tax laws, CAMA (Companies and Allied Matters Act), and other relevant Nigerian regulations.
• Evaluating financial statements to ensure they present a true and fair view of the company's financial position, in line with IFRS and other applicable standards.
• Offering actionable recommendations to management for improving internal controls, operational efficiency, and financial reporting processes.
• Acting as a liaison between the audit firm and clients, maintaining professional relationships, and addressing any concerns during the audit process.
• Guiding and coaching junior team members to enhance their professional development and ensure adherence to audit methodologies.
• Ensuring audit projects are completed within the allocated budget and timelines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Identifying and assessing financial and operational risks to ensure controls are in place to mitigate potential issues.

Assistant Account Officer - Incubator Academy - Kaduna South, Kaduna State

(2018 - 2020)

• Received, recorded, banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions, also created daily and weekly cash reports promptly submitted to the accounting management
• Ensured that school fees tellers/receipts received are compiled according to management specifications, also reconciled bank statements, and handled payment complaints or discrepancies
• Assist in drafting financial reports accurately and timely, investigated account discrepancies, reported such discrepancies, and outstanding invoices in line with the school's policies.
• Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts, and balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month-end accruals
• Assured that cash handling, cash transfers, change operations, and other financial transactions were correctly recorded in school cash books
• Maintained spreadsheets to accurately report on revenues and expenditures, also performed the basic analysis of accounts and accrual needed to develop the company's financial statements.
• Assist the Account officer with the production of the monthly financial management reports, also verified payment vouchers with their respective supporting documents.

MBA - Finance & Investment - Ahmadu Bello University Distance Learning Centre

B.Sc. (Hons.) - Accounting - University of Agriculture Makurdi (2016)

Senior School Certificate Examination - Baraku People's Comprehensive College (2011)