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WASIU YUSUF

Chartered Accountant
Greater Accra

Summary

Wasiu Yusuf is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA-UK) and holds membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG). Wasiu also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cardiff Metropolitan University UK, a certified ISO27001 lead auditor as well as a certification in systems audit (CISA). Wasiu has over 16 years of working experience in the fields of accounting, auditing, governance, risk management, business continuity management as well as ethics and compliance. Wasiu have demonstrated a high sense of integrity as well as regard for ethics and diversity.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Internal Audit

LMI Holdings
02.2021 - Current
  • My responsibilities include providing assurance to management on the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, overall compliance with applicable laws and regulations, reliability of financial reporting, performance indicators designed to monitor the accomplishment of established goals, ensuring that controls are adequate to protect company assets, as well as Identify opportunities for process improvements
  • I also have the absolute responsibility for overseeing the Internal Audit's function by implementing a practical enterprise risk management framework and risk-based annual audit plan, as well as staff recruitment and development, and Audit Committee reporting. I also ensure that any fraud opportunities within the operations are identified and appropriate measures are implemented to close such gaps.

Head, Ethics and Compliance

AIRTELTIGO
Greater Accra
02.2018 - 02.2021
  • Implementation of Compliance Programs
  • Ensured effective implementation and execution of compliance programs that includes due diligence process for screening of suppliers and other third parties, compliance with UK Bribery Act, US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, AirtelTigo code of conduct and related policies
  • Conducted gap analysis between business operations and specific legislations including Payment System and Services Act (Act 987) and AML Act (Act 749)
  • Monitoring, Reporting and Communication
  • Monitored effectiveness of all compliance programs and prepare periodic reports to local and Group management on agreed compliance key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Monitored business operations to ensure that the business is being conducted in an ethical and legal manner as well as aligned with key policies and procedures
  • Business Partnership, Training and Awareness
  • Conducted periodic training and awareness program for new and existing employees
  • Worked in collaboration with other departments to ensure alignment between the Compliance Function and other business units in the local operation
  • Risk Consultancy and Business Continuity Management
  • Conducted annual compliance risk assessment and developed compliance risk register for the local operation
  • Developed local business continuity policy and crisis management plan in line with the Group business continuity standard
  • Engaged the entire business to identify critical systems and processes to develop functional recovery plans and disaster recovery plans for the identified critical process and systems respectively.

Head, Internal Audit

AIRTEL GHANA
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Audit Assignments and Process Governance
  • Managed all outsourced audit assignments and presented compliance status to directors monthly
  • Completed audit reviews and fraud investigations requested by management and Group internal assurance with key findings as well as recommended controls to address gaps identified
  • Risk Consultancy
  • Established excellent working relationship with directors and key head of functions that yielded more open discussion regarding risks and opportunities
  • Commercial Support
  • Provided strategic support to commercial functions to ensure that Airtel is able to deliver superior value to customers.

Senior Auditor

Ghana Audit Service
Greater Accra
11.2015 - 02.2017
  • Plan and Execute Audit Assignments
  • Conducted audit of financial statements and records for public entities as well as government departments and recommended adjustments where necessary
  • Assessed whether public entities and government departments complied with relevant laws and regulations
  • Evaluated whether public entities and government departments are pursuing value for money in application of resources and recommended further improvement to ensure value maximization
  • Conducted compliance review for World Bank Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) Sanitation Project and USAID Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) Project
  • Prepared management letter for Auditor General on findings identified from completed audit
  • Leadership and Training
  • Coached team members and provided training for team members identified with performance gaps as team leader.

Risk & Compliance Consultant

VODAFONE GHANA Business
05.2012 - 10.2014
  • Risk Management
  • Led stakeholder engagement to effectively identify, assess, document and communicate business risks to management
  • Developed effective mitigation plan for identified business risks and maintained Enterprise Risk Register (ERR)
  • Coordinated Risk Council activities and deputized as chairman for Risk Steering Committee
  • Business Continuity Management
  • Supported business continuity management through engagement with relevant stakeholders to develop and maintain business recovery plans
  • Ensured that crisis management plan is tested monthly to ensure effectiveness of the crisis management plan
  • Effectively supported crisis management actions and successfully managed major crisis as well as other minor incidents
  • Policy Compliance
  • Acted as Group’s specific point of contact for policies in Vodafone Ghana and coordinated policy compliance activities with focus on all high-risk policies
  • Established and implemented controls to conform to Vodafone Anti-Bribery and Corruption (AB&C) policy and relevant AB&C laws and regulations including UK Bribery Act
  • Coordinated policy awareness training as well as induction for all high-risk policies and specifically conducted policy awareness for AB&C policy.

Internal Audit Manager

MTN GHANA
08.2008 - 05.2012
  • Audit Assignments and Process Governance
  • Reviewed different business operations/processes and provided assurance on reliability of financial reporting and compliance with IFRS
  • Reviewed compliance of processes with applicable laws and regulations and report any noncompliance to management
  • Prepared comprehensive audit report of weaknesses identified and proposed appropriate recommendations for Executives and Audit Committee
  • Risk Management
  • Identified inherent process risks and assess adequacy and efficiency of available controls
  • Consultancy and Business Engagement
  • Participated in procurement tendering process to ensure tender policy compliance and fairness
  • Member of Operational Expense (Opex) Savings Committee and recommended measures to ensure process efficiency and reduce operational cost to business.

Audit Associate

KPMG
10.2006 - 08.2008
  • Help plan and co-ordinate resources for audit engagements
  • Document understanding of client’s accounting and reporting activities and policies
  • Assess inherent risk and Identify significant risk points in accounting activities
  • Understand and evaluate design of controls and test implementation and operating effectiveness of control
  • Document specific inherent risks and other risks not mitigated by control as well as control deficiencies in management letter
  • Seek sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to support management’s assertions.

ASSOCIATES Accounts Trainee

AV & CO
05.2005 - 04.2006
  • Accomplishments:
  • Prepared cash flow analysis for clients
  • Prepared client’s VAT returns
  • Maintained clients’ financial records
  • Provided business advice to clients on treasury management

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Cardiff Metropolitan University
05.2001 - 01.2015

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) -

ISACA
01.2012 - 06.2013

Certified Risk Analyst -

International Academy of Business And Financial Mg
11.2013 - 11.2013

ACCA Member -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2005 - 12.2011

ACCA Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) UK -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2004 - 06.2005

Level 401 - Legal & Regulatory Framework and Supervision -

Ghana Stock Exchange
01.2010 - 07.2010

Certificate in Project Quality Management -

The George Washington University School of Busines
01.2010 - 06.2010

Certificate in Project Leadership Management - undefined

Certificate in Project Risk Management - undefined

Certificate in Project Management Principles - undefined

Skills

Governance, Risk & Compliance

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Affiliations

ACCA

ISACA

Certification

ISO27001

Timeline

Head of Internal Audit

LMI Holdings
02.2021 - Current

ISO27001

11-2020

Head, Ethics and Compliance

AIRTELTIGO
02.2018 - 02.2021

Head, Internal Audit

AIRTEL GHANA
02.2017 - 02.2018

Senior Auditor

Ghana Audit Service
11.2015 - 02.2017

Certified Risk Analyst -

International Academy of Business And Financial Mg
11.2013 - 11.2013

Risk & Compliance Consultant

VODAFONE GHANA Business
05.2012 - 10.2014

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) -

ISACA
01.2012 - 06.2013

Level 401 - Legal & Regulatory Framework and Supervision -

Ghana Stock Exchange
01.2010 - 07.2010

Certificate in Project Quality Management -

The George Washington University School of Busines
01.2010 - 06.2010

Internal Audit Manager

MTN GHANA
08.2008 - 05.2012

Audit Associate

KPMG
10.2006 - 08.2008

ASSOCIATES Accounts Trainee

AV & CO
05.2005 - 04.2006

ACCA Member -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2005 - 12.2011

ACCA Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) UK -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2004 - 06.2005

Master of Business Administration -

Cardiff Metropolitan University
05.2001 - 01.2015

Certificate in Project Leadership Management - undefined

Certificate in Project Risk Management - undefined

Certificate in Project Management Principles - undefined

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