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SECTORS AUDITED
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Kemi Ogunbameru

Antioch,CA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented finance professional with over a decade of experience in financial reporting and external audits. Proficient in navigating complex audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, including startups and multinational corporations. Expertise encompasses large to mid-size banks, FinTech firms, technology companies, lending institutions, and retail businesses. Proven track record in US GAAP, PCAOB guidelines, International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Recognized for a leadership style that fosters collaboration and drives teams toward successful outcomes while aligning clients' financial operations with strategic goals. Committed to leveraging technical expertise to enhance financial reporting, mitigate risk, and contribute meaningfully to business performance in future opportunities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

External Audit Manager

Moss Adams X Baker Tilly
07.2024 - Current
  • Vast experience in reviewing and auditing various SEC filings such as forms 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K and 10-K
  • Advised clients in interpreting complex accounting topics involving significant judgements and estimates, which include accounting for Credit losses ASC 326, consolidation (ASC 810), leases (ASC 842), fair value measurements (ASC 820), stock-based compensation (ASC 718) and revenue from contracts with customers (ASC 606).
  • Managed the day-to-day workflows for multiple Banks and Fintech engagements and implemented numerous digital analytical tools. This resulted in a decrease in engagement hours, while increasing overall profitability, without sacrificing audit quality.
  • Involved in several request for proposals to obtain additional client business.
  • Cross-collaborated with specialists in audit, tax and risk advisory by facilitating communication with all parties to resolve any questions or concerns in the given timeline.
  • Hand selected by executive leadership to participate in various programs designed to prepare future Company leaders. Gained valuable leadership, communication, and other inter-personal skills.
  • Provided continuous counseling, mentoring, and training activities to guide staff in their professional development including offering constructive feedback in the performance review process. Created development plans for individuals not meeting expectations to get them back on track.
  • Facilitated dialogue on fee negotiation conversations with client executives in a manner that led to a continuous growth in the audit fees and business year-over-year.

External Audit Senior - Audit Manager

Ernst & Young (USA)
01.2020 - 06.2024
  • Work closely with audit directors and partners and sorting out problems to ensure overall satisfaction
  • Manage audit relationships at all levels from staff to partner to ensure clear and strong alignment.
  • Review financial statement in accordance with the applicable standards.
  • Review work done by other team members and make necessary recommendation.
  • Deliver quality work through rigorous reviews of audit teamwork papers and result
  • Engaged in using computer applications and other tools for efficient audit such as Global analytics, Helix, Eagle, ACL SQL etc.
  • Gaining an understanding of the organization’s activities and considering the economic and industry issues that might have affected the business during the reporting period.
  • Making judgments on significant estimates or assumptions that management made when they prepared the financial report based on PCAOB, SEC and US GAAP
  • Obtaining written confirmations of certain matters, document and draw conclusions.
  • Participate in the performance of audit procedures by providing expertise and guidance especially focusing on complex and technical accounting issues.
  • Collaborate to plan objectives and determine an audit strategy that appropriately addresses risk. Establish the expectations of the value to be delivered. Successfully monitor the engagement team against the budget, and alter if necessary
  • Generate new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions. Achieve growth by understanding EY and its service lines and actively assessing/presenting ways to apply knowledge and services. Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally

External Audit Associate - Senior

Ernst & Young (Nigeria)
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items for different organisations.
  • Reviewing annual financial statement under IFRS
  • Gaining an understanding of the organization’s activities, and considering the economic and industry issues that might have affected the business during the reporting period.
  • Testing the organisation's internal controls.
  • Maintained and managed comprehensive paper and computer filing systems
  • Testing the organisation's internal controls.
  • Gaining an understanding of the organization’s activities and considering the economic and industry issues that might have affected the business during the reporting period.
  • Making judgments on significant estimates or assumptions that management made when they prepared the financial report based on the IFRS and GAAP
  • Obtaining written confirmations of certain matters, document and draw conclusions.

Education

ACA -

Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria

BSc - Agricultural Sciences

Federal University of Abeokuta
Abeokuta, Ogun State

West Africa Examination Council Certificate - undefined

MBA - undefined

Nexford University
01.2026

License - Accounting

Certified Public Accountant
California

Skills

  • Clear interpersonal communication
  • Collaborative team member
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Self-directed work ethic
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong performance under pressure
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Strong attention to detail

Timeline

External Audit Manager

Moss Adams X Baker Tilly
07.2024 - Current

External Audit Senior - Audit Manager

Ernst & Young (USA)
01.2020 - 06.2024

External Audit Associate - Senior

Ernst & Young (Nigeria)
01.2013 - 12.2019

BSc - Agricultural Sciences

Federal University of Abeokuta

West Africa Examination Council Certificate - undefined

MBA - undefined

Nexford University

ACA -

Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria

License - Accounting

Certified Public Accountant

Hobbies and Interests

I love to read, travel and meet new people.

SECTORS AUDITED

  • Financial Services -Banking and Capital Market & Fintech
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing

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