R Ichard John

John, Richard Olotu Ayinde Street, City College Karu, Nasarawa, Nigeria -, --PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am a seasoned professional with over12years experience across sectors, in Internal Audit, Internal Control, Financial Reporting, Performance Improvement, Business Process Improvement and Project Management. I am passionate about making tremendous impact and change in delivering services. I have delivered exceptional professional client services to several clients within budgets; cost and time, without compromising quality. WORK EXPERIENCE Managing Partner Ric-Consult Services January 2022- Date (Risk Advisory Services – Internal audit, Risk, Accounting Services, etc.) Managing Partner  Setting up Internal Audit department for a major manufacturing company in Nigeria  Set up the internal control system and monitoring it for compliance  Documenting and updating the Business Processes/Procedures for companies  Rendering accounting and financial control advisory services to a construction company  Conducting trainings Financial Controller Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited May 2022 – January 11, 2023 I was the Financial Controller overseeing the financial functions of the Hospitals under the supervision of the Chief Finance Officer. My responsibilities include but not limited to the following:  Oversee employees responsible for financial reporting, accounting, payments, collections and bank reconciliations.  Coordinate the preparation of periodic financial statements, activity reports, financial forecasts and annual budgets  Manage the account payables, receivables, tax, treasury functions with my team Accomplishments  Improved compliance with deployed financed processes  Cut down of incidents of double payments and losses from payments to vendor  Improved cash-flow management and vendor management Timely availability of monthly/quarterly financial reports 1 Head, Control Compliance and Risk Makon Engineering and Technical Services Limited • LAGOS June 2018 - March 2022 I joined the Company to set up the Control, Compliance and Risk department. These were three different functions meant to operate independently but merged to ensure the company has a reliable financial reporting system, efficient and effective operation, ensuring compliance with applicable laws/regulations Responsibilities includes:  Coordination of the annual internal audit planning process  Responsible for monitoring of the audit execution and review of all Audit work papers  Ensured that the day-to-day control and compliance activities are carried out  Developing, updating and guiding the implementation of all standard operating procedures (SOP) across the organisation using COSO framework as a basis  Identified mitigating controls to minimize risk exposures.  Developing, updating and guiding the implementation of all standard operating procedures (SOP) across the organisation.  Ensured that all the regulatory and compliance processes are adhered to by all the functional roles in the company.  Drive the risk management process of the company. Accomplishments  Set up the control, compliance and internal audit department of the Organisation  Cut down company losses at about 20% through efficient and effective internal controls  Re-definition of the Value of Internal Audit Function within the company  Established an operational corporate governance structure as it affects Board structure for the Company, adding to the brand image of the company  Improved revenue generation and collection up based on strategic plan of the Company Manager Advisory Services ERNST & YOUNG • LAGOS Mar 2009 - Dec 2017 I joined Ernst & Young as an associate trainee where I grew to be a manager. I participated and managed several projects across fields ranging from Internal Audit, Risk Management remediation, Compliance/Control Improvements to Business Process improvements. Manager – Risk Advisory Sept 2012 – Oct 2017  Manage internal audit engagements for both local and international clients by providing exceptional client services  Set up internal control systems for companies  Responsible for monitoring of the audit execution and review of all Audit work papers  Supervised and team management that for the SOX audit of a global oil & gas multinational and a Liquefied Natural Gas company in Nigeria  Led the review of corporate governance framework and board operations for financial and non-financial sectors  Led business process documentation for several companies across sectors  Participated in several HR functions/transformation engagements in developing fit for purpose organizational structure, development of JDs/KPIs, etc. Accomplishments  Significant improvement of the internal controls system of the business  Closed out gaps that are leakages to financial losses  Safeguard of company assets and properties  Brand improvement through compliance with industry regulations  Corporate governance structure built to comply with leading practices 2 Associate - Risk Advisory June 2009 – Sept 2012  Participated and managed several engagements on internal audit – outsourced and co-sourcing jobs  Participated in several engagements on standardization and Internal Control Testing  Supported and managed several business process engineering and re-Engineering for improvement across sectors  Reviewed the company's Board composition in line with CBN code of corporate governance  Participated in several statutory audits of various companies cutting across various companies in the financial sector, oil and gas, oil servicing companies, etc. Accomplishments  Efficient and operating environment through standardized SOPs  Cost optimization achieved  Improved revenue tracking and collection  Brand improvement through regulatory compliance. EDUCATION M.Sc. Finance University of Lagos, Akoka Accounting Nnamdi Azikiwe University 2011 - - 2006 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/TRAININGS 1. Fellow of Chartered Accountants (FCA). 2. Member of Nigeria Institute of Management. 3. Risk Based Internal Audit Training 4. SOX/Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Training 5. Project Management Office Fundamental Training 6. Internal Control (COSO Framework) SKILLS OVERVIEW      Internal Auditing (standards) Internal Control Framework/COSO/Corporate Governance Provisions Business Process Review Financial Reporting Project Management Skills. AWARDS AND HONOURS Best Graduating Accounting Student 2006 3