PETER ADJEDU
Summary
Accomplished Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance Executive with over 10 years of progressive experience leading enterprise-wide audit, governance, and regulatory compliance functions across insurance, manufacturing, banking, mining, waste management, and oil & gas sectors. Proven expertise in developing risk-based audit frameworks, strengthening internal controls, conducting forensic investigations, and advising Boards and Executive Management on strategic risk mitigation. Demonstrated success overseeing multi-country audit and compliance operations across Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone while ensuring adherence to IIA Standards, IFRS, and regulatory requirements. Adept at enterprise risk assessments, governance reviews, operational audits, and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for building high-performing audit teams, improving operational efficiency, and driving strong control cultures within complex organizations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Internal Audit Manager
Jospong Group of Companies
- Leading and delivering end-to-end internal audit engagements, independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Delivering internal audits in line with the Internal Audit Methodology and IIA professional standards
- Preparing high-quality internal audit reports that articulate findings, root causes and pragmatic and cost effective recommendations
- Presenting audit engagement outcomes and insights to line management, senior leaders and other key stakeholders, Audit Committee of the affected subsidiaries.
- Monitor, validate and report on internal audit recommendations, including assessing the adequacy of management actions and identifying emerging risks
- Contributing to the development of the Internal Audit Plan and support reporting to senior leadership and Board Committees
- Act as a strong ambassador for the Internal Audit function, building trust and credibility across the business
- Planned financial, regulatory, compliance, or operational reviews/audits.
- Regularly analyzed and evaluated the effectiveness of the control system in place to mitigate risk and promote organizational control culture.
- Conducted investigations and surprise audits as warranted.
Financial Controller
Oando PLC
Ghana
- Manage all accounting operations including general ledger management, Trade Receivables and Payables, Revenue Recognition , Inventory Management, Monthly accounts closing etc
- Ensured accurate and timely financial reporting with robust internal controls. Led budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash-flow modeling.
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
- Prepare timely monthly and quarterly financial and allied notes for inclusion in group consolidating
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting, VAT, withholding tax, quarterly corporate income
- Tax assessment, staff Pension and National Petroleum Authority reporting requirements
- Oversaw fixed asset capitalization for oil & gas infrastructure projects, filling stations construction
- Coordinated annual external audits and Tax authorities activities. Review the inventory and bank reconciliation and allied reports
- Instituting sound internal control systems over the financial and nonfinancial
Principal Auditor
Ghana Audit Service
- Participated in audit planning, execution, and quality assurance reviews.
- Evaluated management controls and drafted audit observations and reports.
- Supervised audit teams to ensure timely delivery of assignments.
Detris Consult (Chartered Accountants and Management Consultants)
- Oversaw and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality audit work in accordance with professional standards and firm quality assurance policies. Led Assurance Engagements: Managed complex audits for leading clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Served as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships to ensure exceptional responsiveness and proactive
- Communication. Drove a Risk-Based Approach: Oversaw risk assessments, planning, and execution of audits, incorporating analytical procedures and operational reviews.
- Planned and designed audit strategies tailored to clients' industry and risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
- Managed the audit process, including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.Provided consultative advice to enhance client operations, improve shareholder value, and address complex business challenges. Performed risk assessments, substantive testing, and analytical reviews. Reviewed financial statements under IFRS
- Presented audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees. Stayed updated on changes in accounting standards, industry regulations, and best practices.
Regional Head of Internal Audit & Compliance
Activa International Insurance
Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone
01.2017 - Current
- Evaluate the design and perform operating testing over key internal controls. Prepare summaries of the audit procedures performed and the results achieved at the conclusion of each audit. Assist in developing recommendations for remedial action to improve operations within an agreed upon implementation schedule. Conduct follow-up discussion and tests to ascertain whether agreed upon corrective measures have been implemented.
- Developed and executed annual risk-based internal audit plans approved by the Audit & Risk Committees.
- Directed the regional internal audit and compliance function across three subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with IIA standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
- Conducted comprehensive enterprise-wide risk assessments, identifying control weaknesses, regulatory exposures, and process inefficiencies.
- Provided independent assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal control systems. Compiled clear, impactful audit reports utilizing data analytics and visualization tools.
- Presented audit findings, risk issues, and remediation status bi-annually to Boards and Audit Committees.
- Organized Audit & Risk Committee meetings, preparing minutes, action trackers, and follow-up reports.
- Advised executive management proactively on emerging risks and control deficiencies.
- Mentored, coached, and evaluated audit staff; supported officers in preparation for ICAG professional examinations.
- Preparing the Audit and Risk Committee meeting files or pack and also coordinating ARC meeting activities, including taking minutes, preparing action items
- Perform follow up on external auditors audit recommendations and others
- Performing compliance and allied activities, this includes scanning the legal and regulatory environment for any regulatory updates
- Scanning business environment for both future risks and emerging risks
- Coordinating with the risk management department and operational managers in updating the risk register, monitoring the risk movement etc to ascertain those that have remained static, increase or decrease for proper rating or ranking
- Review third party Service Level Agreements
Education
M.Sc. - Enterprise Risk and Business Consulting
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Tech.
01-2021
ACCA Members - undefined
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
01-2010
Affiliate Member - undefined
Chattered Institute of Taxation -Ghana
01-2010
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Cape Coast-Ghana
01-2005
3'Year Advance Teaching Certificate - undefined
Jasikan College of Education
01-1999
Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Kadjebi-Asato Senior Secondary School
01-1995
Skills
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Internal Audit (IIA Standards)
- Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
- IFRS
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Assessment & Risk Registers
- Internal Controls Evaluation
- Investigations & Forensic Audits
- Financial & Operational Audits
- Financial Controls and Reporting
- Audit Committee & Board Reporting
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Multi-Country Operations Oversight
- Reading Accounting Standards (IFRS)
Certification
Certificate in Risk Management Insurance and Reinsurance, (CRCMP(Re)I Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Professional (CSOP) and Certificate in US GAAP
Timeline
Regional Head of Internal Audit & Compliance
Activa International Insurance
01.2017 - Current
Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Kadjebi-Asato Senior Secondary School
3'Year Advance Teaching Certificate - undefined
Jasikan College of Education
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Cape Coast-Ghana
Affiliate Member - undefined
Chattered Institute of Taxation -Ghana
ACCA Members - undefined
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
Detris Consult (Chartered Accountants and Management Consultants)
Principal Auditor
Ghana Audit Service
Financial Controller
Oando PLC
Senior Internal Audit Manager
Jospong Group of Companies
M.Sc. - Enterprise Risk and Business Consulting
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Tech.
Application for the Position Internal Audit Manager
- I am writing to apply for the position of Internal Audit Manager.
- I hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Cape Coast and a Master of Science degree in Enterprise Risk Management and Business Consulting from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. In addition, I am a professionally qualified Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA-UK).
- I am currently pursuing online Programs and upon successful completion I will be awarded a Certificate in Risk Management Insurance and Reinsurance, (CRCMP(Re)I Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Professional (CSOP) and Certificate in US GAAP.
- Prior to my current role as Operations Manager for Activa Insurance Liberia, I served as Regional Head of Audit and Compliance for Activa International Insurance across Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. In that capacity, I also acted as Secretary to the Audit and Risk Management Committees for the three subsidiaries. Over the past fifteen years, I have gained extensive professional experience working in Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Zambia, and Togo in diverse roles spanning from finance, audit, compliance, risk management, and operational leadership roles.
- My broad experience in internal audit, enterprise risk management, governance, compliance, and operational oversight has equipped me with strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills. I am confident that my expertise, dedication, and willingness to learn will enable me to make meaningful contributions to your esteemed organization while supporting its continued growth and success.
- Please find attached my curriculum vitae for your kind consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss how my qualifications and experience align with your organization’s needs.
- Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
- Yours faithfully
- PETER ADJEDU