Temitope Braimah

TEMITOPE OMOLARA BRAIMAH 7 Hardies Point, Colchester CO2 8JT Essex, United Kingdom E-mail:-Telephone No: - PROFILE A Data Scientist, Data and Business Analyst, Certified Internal and Information Systems Auditor, and Chartered Certified Accountant with experience delivering strategic processes that increase operational efficiency. Working with global brands in the Telecoms, Financial Services and FMCG sector; I have led and manged complex projects which has exposed me to the diversities of audit design, control, implementation, and risk management. As a professional, I demonstrate excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills that drive my abilities to lead and develop aspiring professionals within my niche. KEY SKILLS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent written and verbal communication Internal Auditing Information Systems Auditing Complex Financial and Business Analysis Project Management Time Management Risk Management and Analysis Planning and performing Financial & Operational Audits Change Management Data Management, Science & Analysis Presentation skills Innovative • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Problem Solving Process Mapping Internal Control Senior Stakeholder Management SOP Design and Implementation People Management and Thought Leadership Statistical Analysis Process Workflow Design & Automation Finance and Business Performance Review Interpersonal Skills People Management Cross-functional Team Leadership Self-manager Organisational skills • • • • • • • SQL Ms.Excel Microsoft Visio KEY TOOLS Proficient use of the following tools: • • • • • • • Python R Ms.Power BI Tableau Ms.Project Jira Slack Ms.Office Axure Google Colab EDUCATION MSC Data Science and its Applications (Oct 2022 – Oct 2023) University of Essex, United Kingdom Data Science Fellowship (Jan 2023) Utiva.io PGP (Post Graduate Program) in Data Science and Business Analytics (June 2022) McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with Great Learning Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Merit (Nov 2020) Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting Second Class Upper Division (sept 2017) Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business (Jan 2015) Association of Chartered Certified Accountants BSc Geology (Hons) Second Class Division (Sept 2006) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Diploma in Int. Sci. Educ. Pass with Upper Credit (Sept 2002) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Dip. in Comp. Util. and DTP Pass with Upper Credit (Dec 1999) Debis Computer Professional Institute, Kaduna West African Senior School Certificate Examination (June 1999) Federal Government College, Kaduna First school Leaving Certificate (FSLC) (July1993) Gray’s International Schools, Kaduna PROFESSIONAL MEMEBERSHIPS • • • • • Member, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Member, The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Member, Nigerian Institute of Management Member, Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS • • • • • • • • • PGP – Data Science and Business Analytics Data Science Fellowship Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Karrox Technologies Limited Graduate, Nigerian Institute of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) (Chartered) Safety Officer, Health, Safety, and Environment Development Training - Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals (NISP) - Level III NOTABLE CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE • • • • Managed an ERP project to enhance the Finance payables process. This has since delivered business improvement and upscaled activities within the process. Completed gap analysis of control lapses in the Sales rep activities that exposed several loopholes that had been exploited for theft and fraud. The proffered recommendations assisted to block the loopholes and resulted in massive cost savings to the organisation. Instituted process improvement strategies that increased turnaround time for Customer Experience operations. Drove a process workflow automation with the aid of a cloud-based application tool. This has improved internal SLA deliveries, and enabled monitoring and tracking of process workabilities. • • Recovery drive from defrauded agents and customers. Recovered stolen company funds and resources by carrying out spot checks in outlets and cash centres. • Contributed to the achievement of Sarbanes Oxley reporting standard implementation • Audited several business processes to assure the business on adequacy, design, and operating effectiveness of internal controls within such processes • Detected and stopped several fraudulent transactions through prepayment audit • Team member in the implementation of SAP ERP across the group operations PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Head, Internal Audit Pagatech Limited Nigeria Yaba, Lagos April 2022 – Oct 2022 Internal Audit Manager Pagatech Limited Nigeria Yaba, Lagos January 2019 – March 2022 Paga is a mobile money operator licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. It is also the largest distribution network for financial services in Nigeria through its nationwide agent network Senior Internal Auditor IHS Nigeria Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos May 2016 – January 2019 IHS Towers is one the largest telecommunications infrastructure providers in Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East by tower count and the third largest independent multinational tower company globally Dangote Industries Limited, Ikoyi, Lagos May 2009 – May 2016 Dangote Industries Limited is a diversified and fully integrated conglomerate. The Group's interests span a range of sectors in Nigeria and across Africa. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE ➢ Member of Treasury Department – The Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Covenant House Parish, VI, Lagos ➢ Board Financial Secretary - ISACA Lagos Chapter ➢ Board Member (Chapter Treasurer) - Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Lagos Chapter ➢ Head of Young Professional Committee - Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Lagos Chapter ➢ Frontier Manager - All Talented Christian Club ➢ Gold Charter Member - Hemingway’s Travel Club ➢ Friend of the Library - Zacchaeus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Libraries (ZODML) REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST