Kareem Akeem Kolawole

Kareem Akeem Kolawole has extensive work experience in financial reporting and auditing. Kareem started their career as an Audit Associate at BDO Professional Services in July 2008 and worked in this position until June 2012. Kareem then progressed to the role of Senior Audit Associate and worked in this capacity from July 2012 to September 2017. In October 2017, Kareem was promoted to Assistant Manager at BDO Professional Services, a role they held until March 2019.

In their role as Assistant Manager at BDO Professional Services, Kareem was responsible for managing high-profile audit engagements in FMCG, telecommunications, aviation industries, and the public sector in Nigeria. Kareem successfully planned, executed, and completed audits in accordance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. Kareem also oversaw internal audit and control functions, including performing analytical reviews of audit subject areas and assessing the risk of business processes.

In April 2019, Kareem joined Interswitch Group as a Financial Reporting Manager. In this role, they were responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements, attending to auditors, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures, and conducting regular reviews of the chart of accounts. Kareem also prepared monthly balance sheets, cashflow statements, and supporting reports, including variance analysis.

Overall, Kareem Akeem Kolawole has demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, auditing, and internal control.

Kareem Akeem Kolawole obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Ilorin, where they studied from 2005 to 2007. In addition to their degree, they have also obtained certifications including the ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria in November 2009, and the Associate of Association of Account Technician from the same institution in September 2004.