Samuel Yisa

Astute accounting and compliance professional with over 16 years of experience in internal audit, compliance monitoring, risk management, financial control, and assurance services. Experienced in evaluating governance frameworks, strengthening internal controls, conducting fraud and misconduct investigations, and ensuring compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and statutory requirements. Proven ability to deliver risk-based reviews, identify control gaps, and recommend practical corrective actions that improve operational efficiency and accountability.

Internal Audit & Compliance Officer - Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) - Abuja

(2023-05)

• Provide compliance assurance over AHNi and other Sub-Recipient operations through risk-based compliance reviews covering finance, procurement, HR, payroll, assets, and program activities.
• Conduct assessments of internal controls against Global Fund requirements, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.
• Review procurement processes, vendor documentation, and contract management practices to ensure transparency, competitiveness, and value for money.
• Perform payroll reviews, including verification of staff payments, statutory deductions, and compliance with approved terms.
• Conduct fraud risk reviews and support investigations into allegations of misconduct, corruption, and policy violations.
• Prepare compliance reports highlighting control weaknesses, root causes, and recommended corrective actions.
• Support capacity building initiatives to improve risk awareness and compliance culture.

Manager, Audit and Assurance Services - Joshua Dare & Co. (Chartered Accountants and Advisors)

(2022-09 - 2023-05)

• Managed audit engagements and supervised audit teams in accordance with professional standards.
• Performed financial statement audits, risk assessments and internal control reviews.
• Prepared management reports and provided advisory recommendations to improve business processes.
• Managed client relationships and supported business development activities.

Senior Consultant - IIO Partners (Chartered Accountants)

(2015-09 - 2022-08)

• Provided accounting, tax advisory and business consulting services to clients.
• Prepared financial analysis, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Performed tax compliance reviews and advisory assignments.
• Trained personnel on accounting processes and controls.

Accountant - Payment - Juva Oil Services Ltd (Total E & P Nigeria Ltd)

(2011-07 - 2015-06)

• Processed payments through SAP and ensured compliance with approval procedures.
• Verified vendor invoices, staff claims, allowances and statutory deductions.
• Maintained payment records in line with control and audit requirements.
• Supported audit processes through accurate documentation and reconciliations.

Accountant - Kuramo Industries (Nig). Limited

(2007-05 - 2011-06)

• Managed cash flows, bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Monitored inventory movement, sales performance and prepared management reports.
• Processed invoices and supported financial operations.

B.Sc. (Hon.) - Accounting - University of Ado-Ekiti (2004)

OND - Financial Studies - Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke (1999)