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PATRICIA O.

IBEDILO
Mobile: +234 8023644410 Address: Lagos, Nigeria Email: [email protected]

SUMMARY

I am an analytical and performance-driven finance expert with over 10 years of team leadership experience
performed in the financial Controller function, financial reporting, research, (AML/CFT) compliance and auditing
roles across the financial services industry. My work experience demonstrates my innovative, creative skills and
commitment to solve unusual challenges. I look to offer my experience an Internal Control and Audit Specialist
and add value to your organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO.) Audit & Control Supervisor June 2018 - till date

My Responsibilities include:

 Perform audit and spot-check function on financial activities to ensure operational processes follow all
regulatory policies and best practices.
 Drive consistent and effective policies and procedures to ensure appropriate controls and structures
are in place.
 Develop and review of financial reports to assist in promptly identifying erroneous, suspicious and
fraudulent transactions, which mitigates leakage and helps performance optimization.
 Daily Account Reconciliation and forensic evaluation of the Financial Statement to ensure effective debt
collection and in line with corporate and regulatory guidelines.
 Design and update of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in line with the changing business
environment for operational and transactional processes impacting financial statements and providing
governance/oversight to financial reporting processes.
 Periodic monitoring of strategy initiatives and continuous process improvements.
 Perform budgetary controls by challenging both historical and proposed plans for adequate provision
of resources.
 Drive business growth through simplification processes and objectively promoting profitable business
ideas.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

 Achieved a >95% rating of zero exception/penalty in handling of Regulatory Audits (ICFR, FIRS,
AML/CFT, Risk based Audit, CBN) in GTCO.
 Pioneer Team of executive management service level agreement (SLA) review - to monitor and ensure
that GTCO’s services are excellently adequate for customers and monitor the overall brand’s services
ratings in the industry.

GTCO. Analysis and Account Reconciliation Team Lead June 2015 - June 2018

I was responsible for:

 Analysis and Reconciliation of over 120 corresponding bank accounts, Nigerian Interbank Settlement
System account (NIBSS), real time gross settlement account (RTGS) – daily.
 Managing existing Correspondent Bank relationships - Opening offshore accounts and maintaining
account relationships with Banks such as Citi Bank, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, UBS Zurich etc.
 Coordinate corresponding bank statements for half-year and year-end Financial Audit close.

GTCO. Tax and Forensic Audit Support June 2012 - June 2015

I was responsible for:

 Tax compliance officer: Monitoring of Government Treasury Single Account (TSA) transactions, to
ensure efficient tax processes are in-place and comply with regulatory policies.
 Evaluation of periodic returns (monthly and quarterly) rendered to Regulators - CBN, NDIC, NIBSS etc.
PATRICIA O. IBEDILO
Mobile: +234 8023644410 Address: Lagos, Nigeria Email: [email protected]

GTCO. Financial Operations April 2009 - June 2012

My duties were:

 Teller and vault captain - handling and disbursing of cash to teller officers for payment to customers,
ensuring that all payments are accurately accounted for.
 Clearing Officer: handling of customer cheques and draft instruments. Going to CBN for clearing and
settlement of cheques.

Sterling Bank Plc. Relationship Officer October 2007- November 2008

My daily tasks were:

 Customer account relationship management of Government parastatals (NPA), Telcos (MTN),


Multinationals (Cadbury), and their Subsidiaries and contractors.
 Processing of local and foreign funds transfers and loan disbursements.

Ajumogobia & Okeke Legal Administrative Executive/Personal Assistant January 2007 – October 2007

I managed Clientele needs, with stellar record of client satisfaction and retention and ensured that all files and
data were accurately stored and recorded for bookkeeping purposes.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration Jan. 2018 – Dec. 2021

University of south Wales (United Kingdom)

Bachelor of Science - Geography and Regional Planning Nov. 2002 – Oct. 2006

University of Benin Edo state (Nigeria) 2nd class Upper

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Six Sigma - Yellow Belt Certified June 2018

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) — Student Member May 2018

Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) — Student Member April 2016

Institute of Internal Auditors Nigeria (IIA) — Student Member June 2014

SKILLS

Leadership: Currently managing a culturally diverse team of 8 individuals, achieving accuracy in daily analysis of
financial reports and statements worth over $400 million whilst promoting transparency of financial records to
internal and external stake-holders.

Financial Accounting: In addition to my years of working experience in the finance industry, I am a student
member of the Chartered Institute of Accountants of Nigeria with indebt understanding of local and
international (GAAP) accounting principles.

Data Analytics: I am adept at analyzing financial data, through investigating variances, developing corrective
action plans and ensuring information received from analysis is turned into actionable insights that drive positive
business outcomes.

TOOLS

Excellent abilities with Microsoft office tools (Excel, PP), ERP systems (SAP), SQL, Power BI

References Available upon request

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