Victoria Osemi

VICTORIA OGBENE OSEMI Fieldmark Drive, Sahara 2 Estate, Lokogoma, Abuja - |-| linkedin.com/in/victoria-osemi-71bab01b2 Background: Dedicated compliance and internal control professional with a strong foundation in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and control testing. I possess a diverse skill set in fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and business risk mitigation, complemented by proficiency in customer due diligence and thirdparty onboarding. My experience encompasses business continuity management, comprehensive risk management, and conducting audits and special investigations. SKILLS SUMMARY  Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).       Project Management Risk Assessment and Management. Contract Management AML/CFT Compliance Regulatory Audits    Report Writing   Problem solving. Critical and Analytical thinking. Exceptional Communication skills (written and verbal). Team player with the ability to work with multiple parties. Data Analysis and Visualization (PowerBI) WORK EXPERIENCE Internal Control Officer GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS | February 2024 – Till Date Responsibilities.  Manage the financial monitoring and control of contracts with third parties, including consulting firms, appraisers, financing agreements, local subsidies, and service providers, ensuring full compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.  Conduct comprehensive verification of SAP invoices using systems like Cosoft and Prosoft, ensuring adherence to internal policies and industry regulatory guidelines.  Monitor compliance with internal financial control processes, including the review of contracts and travel claims, ensuring transparency and regulatory alignment.  Lead annual internal control assessments across GIZ programs, performing detailed reviews of cash management, inventory control, procurement, and contract administration to identify control gaps and ensure full regulatory compliance.  Maintain detailed records and oversee reporting obligations to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal processes, following up on outstanding items such as payables and receivables.  Execute and monitor internal control frameworks, ensuring all internal policies are effectively implementedand that observed gaps are flagged and remediated.  Provide expert guidance on financial quality standards, advising on risk mitigation strategies and enhancing internal compliance procedures in line with international standards and best practices.  Deliver compliance training to internal teams on AML/CFT regulations, fraud detection, and internal control procedures, enhancing organizational awareness and risk management capabilities.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with the organization's code of conduct, and ensuring compliance with the regulatory rule book.  Stay abreast of policy updates from headquarters in Germany, ensuring compliance with the latest internal control and regulatory standards, and implement these policies effectively across projects and teams.  Regularly monitor and report on open items, including real accounts such as payables and receivables, providing timely updates and insights to the Head of Unit. Internal Control Officer Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) | April 2023 – January 2024 Responsibilities: Reviewed and validated financial statements to ensure precision and compliance with regulatory standards in  financial management and reporting.  Supported the Head of Internal Control in analyzing and optimizing internal processes related to risk and compliance, ensuring a robust control environment to enhance operational efficiency.  Monitored and reported on risk management issues, identifying internal control deficiencies and offering strategic recommendations for process improvements and compliance strengthening.  Conducted continuous transaction monitoring to detect irregularities, ensuring full adherence to company policies and regulatory frameworks.  Contributed to the Annual Risk Assessment by identifying, evaluating, and providing mitigation strategies for key organizational risks.  Ensured the timely implementation of recommendations from internal and external audit reports, addressing all action items and improving overall control systems.  Supported anti-fraud initiatives by conducting special investigations to detect and prevent mismanagement of resources, reinforcing the organization’s anti-fraud policies.  Developed and monitored key risk appetite metrics and indicators, updating risk registers to track the implementation of risk mitigation actions, and ensuring real-time alignment with the company’s risk management objectives.  Conducted compliance evaluations, reviewing operational, financial, and administrative processes to ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory standards.  Provided input on the organization's readiness for business continuity by assessing potential risks and ensuring proactive disaster recovery measures were in place.  Performed periodic stock-taking exercises to ensure proper inventory management and the accuracy of stock records. Regulatory and Compliance Analyst Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) | July 2022 – March 2023 Responsibilities:  Assisted in the development and execution of the annual compliance management program to ensure internal policies and compliance requirements were followed throughout the organization.  Supported the certification, implementation, and maintenance of international standards such as ISO 20000 (Service Management), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), ISO 27001 (Information Security), and PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), ensuring compliance across various management systems.  Conducted internal control assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement and reporting control status to senior management.  Monitored the implementation of compliance policies, ensuring the organization adhered to internal procedures and external regulations to mitigate compliance risks.  Coordinated external regulatory assessments and worked with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of audit exceptions and non-compliance issues.  Monitored regulatory reforms and industry developments, ensuring timely updates to internal policies and procedures in response to changes in the regulatory landscape.  Acted as the internal control point for matters related to ethical business practices, addressing issues such as conflicts of interest, allegations of impropriety, corporate governance, and business conduct.  Stayed updated on industry trends and best practices, analyzing their potential impact on the organization’s compliance processes and offering insights for improvement. Achievements:  Played a key role in reviewing and enhancing the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-TerroristFinancing (CFT) policy to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.  Led the revamp of third-party onboarding processes, introducing enhanced due diligence protocols to mitigate compliance risks and strengthen vendor management. Risk Communication and Community Engagement Consultant (LGA Supervisor) | Dec 2021 - July2022John Hopkins Center for Communication Program (Breakthrough Action Nigeria) Responsibilities:  Provide day to day implementation and monitoring of the demand creation activities related to COVID-19 in implementing LGA.  In collaboration with the LGA Health Promotion Officers, and partners, identify and conductadvocacy to all relevant stakeholders at facility and community level.  Work together with the LGA Health Promotion Officers in the coordination of activity across all intervention areas.  In collaboration with the State RCCE Consultant, coordinate and manage logistics for internal and external meetings, workshops, and other program activities as needed.  Coordinate distribution of project materials to the relevant intervention sites within the LGA and ensure effective monitoring and documentation of utilization.  Monitor implementation of COVID activities amongst identified stakeholders e.g., town announcers, vaccination teams, PPMVs, ward development committees, champion health workers,affinity groups, peer influencer, religious leaders, NURTW and community leaders in the LGA.   Assist in the preparation and logistical planning for various events, functions etc in their LGAs.  Document the implementation process, success stories and provide key highlights including lessons learned monthly and submit the same to the State Consultant. Identify and resolve issues as they arise, which often requires interpretation of existing procedures and processes and determining the appropriate application. Warehousing and Distribution Intern | Jan 2021 – Nov 2021 Chemonics International (USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program- PSM) Abuja Responsibilities:  Monitored the operations of third-party logistics warehouse service providers and government owned warehouses to ensure appropriate procedures were being followed.  Monitored the distribution activities of third-party logistics service providers to make sure standard practices and appropriate distribution procedures were maintained.  Confirmed receipt of both international and locally procured shipments at the warehouses and shared receipt reports with the appropriate team or department.  Coordinated and supervised the Pick Pack and Dispatch of commodities during long hauls to position commodities for Last Mile Distribution.  Participated in the physical stock count of all commodities in subcontracted as well as government owned warehouses to reconcile stocks and monitor all stock transactions, including receipt, issues, and stock on hand.  Reviewed and processed warehousing and distribution 3PLs invoices and submitted them to appropriate units responsible for payment.  Quantitatively reviewed proof of delivery documents (PODs) after monthly submission of invoicesto ensure consistency with the number of health facilities 3PL charges.  Crosschecked rates (as stipulated in the 3PL’s subcontract) against the number of site deliveries made by the transport 3PL to ascertain accurate amount to be billed.  Prepared calculation sheet, inspection form, and memo, ensuring the amount on the invoice, calculation sheet, and memo are the same.  Ensured cost allocation or split was based on Last Mile Distribution volume for each cycle as provided by the MIS team.  Escalated problematic invoice/PODs queries for resolution before approval for payment; clarified ifthe discrepancy was based on a mutually agreed review of the distribution plan or otherwise. In thiscase, it was expected that prior to the commencement of the activity, there must have beencommunication between all parties to review the distribution plan.  Ensured completeness of documentation of invoices submitted to the finance team for processing following the checklist.  Coordinated the receipts and dispatch of all 3PL invoices received by the 3PL tracking team to theirvarious processing units.  Provided administrative assistance to the Warehousing and Distribution team. EDUCATION  Nexford University- Master’s in Business Administration (Specialization in Artificial Intelligence)  Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State- BSc Agricultural Economics (Second Class Upper 4.20/5.00 CGPA)  St Anne’s Secondary School, Otukpo, Benue State- Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) CERTIFICATIONS  Designate Compliance Professional (DCP) HOBBIES/ INTEREST  Socializing, learning new things, research, and travelling. REFERENCE  Available on request