Egbedeke Lawrence

Audit & Compliance | Inventory Management | Operations
Warri, NG.

About

Results-driven audit and compliance professional with over 8 years of progressive experience spanning financial auditing, inventory control, operations management, and business growth. Adept at designing audit frameworks, identifying risk exposures, and implementing controls that drive transparency and profitability across diverse sectors including hospitality, FMCG, and retail. Combines sharp analytical thinking with strong interpersonal skills to deliver actionable insights to senior leadership, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and safeguarding company assets.

Work

Gritty Palace Hotel & Suites
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Auditor / Internal Control Officer

Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Summary

Oversaw internal control and audit functions for a hospitality establishment, ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Audited guest lists and financial particulars, ensuring 100% data integrity and compliance with internal policies.

Tracked daily kitchen production output and managed inventory levels, leading to significant waste minimization and optimized costs.

Conducted comprehensive cost control analysis and material/production waste management, identifying key areas for efficiency gains.

Performed staff and payroll audits, successfully eliminating ghost-worker entries and preventing potential financial losses.

Implemented robust financial risk control measures, safeguarding company assets and reducing exposure to fraud by an estimated X%.

Moblizz Empire Club & Lounge
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Personal Assistant / Audit Officer

Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided critical executive support while conducting daily audits to ensure financial transparency and operational accuracy.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive executive support, including efficient diary management and administrative tasks, enhancing executive productivity.

Managed complex travel arrangements, daily task lists, and correspondence, streamlining executive operations by X%.

Prepared comprehensive monthly business performance reports, delivering key insights for strategic decision-making.

Conducted daily audits to verify the authenticity of departmental sales figures, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

Sizzlers / Basilo Supermarket
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Audit / Compliance Officer

Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Summary

Ensured financial credibility and operational compliance through meticulous audits and dispute resolution in a retail environment.

Highlights

Examined daily sales and lodgements, accurately ascertaining financial credibility and preventing discrepancies.

Conducted monthly stock-taking and physical counts, verifying closing balances with 99% accuracy and minimizing inventory variances.

Monitored daily transactions via CCTV and on-ground checks, identifying and addressing potential compliance issues proactively.

Resolved sales-related disputes between customers and tellers, improving customer satisfaction and maintaining operational integrity.

Prepared comprehensive monthly and quarterly reports, providing data-driven insights for business projections and strategic planning.

Sizzlers Restaurant & Fast Food Ltd
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Audit / Compliance Officer

Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Summary

Led audit and compliance efforts across multiple company branches, ensuring financial integrity, fraud prevention, and operational excellence.

Highlights

Delivered monthly audit reports across multiple company branches, providing critical insights that informed management decisions and improved operational standards.

Inspected accounts departments via bank statements and audit-related documents, identifying and rectifying discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.

Ensured strict company-wide compliance and reported fraud/misconduct to management, contributing to a significant reduction in financial irregularities.

Developed standardized audit templates for daily entries, stock-out records, and balances, enhancing data consistency and audit efficiency by an estimated 20%.

Conducted weekly market surveys and unannounced cash office checks, preventing theft and promoting transparency across all purchase and cash handling processes.

Provided actionable recommendations on pricing, staffing, and quality control measures, leading to improved operational efficiency and cost savings.

Trained staff on departmental reporting procedures, enhancing team capabilities and ensuring accurate, timely data submission.

Sizzlers Restaurant & Fast Food Ltd
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Supervisor / Stock Controller

Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised department operations and stock control, optimizing production and inventory management for profitability.

Highlights

Managed staff and oversaw the effective running of the department and ice-cream production, ensuring high-quality output and operational continuity.

Maintained meticulous records of production batches and aligned supply with fluctuating demand, minimizing waste and ensuring product availability.

Analyzed operating and financial statements to identify key profitability ratios, informing strategic adjustments for improved financial performance.

Employed FIFO measures to maintain product quality and monitor stock flow, reducing spoilage and optimizing inventory turnover.

Utilized IT tools to record sales figures for data analysis and forward planning, enhancing forecasting accuracy and operational decision-making.

Marris Chocolate City
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Manager / Operational Head

Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Summary

Coordinated daily operations, managed cash flow, and implemented strategies to maximize revenue for a chocolate manufacturing facility.

Highlights

Coordinated daily operations, ensuring seamless workflow and efficient resource utilization.

Monitored cash flow and managed sales recording processes, maintaining financial accuracy and transparency.

Planned weekly purchase budgets and prepared accurate profit & loss accounts, supporting sound financial management.

Reviewed monthly sales performance and implemented targeted strategies, successfully maximizing revenue generation by X%.

Education

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Certification

National Service

Federal University Dutse
Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Political Science

Languages

English

Certificates

Data Science & Analytics

Issued By

HP Life Foundation

Critical Thinking in the AI Era

Issued By

HP Life Foundation

CompTIA A+ Certification

Issued By

CompTIA

Hardware, Software & IT Support

Issued By

CompTIA

Effective Selling Techniques

Issued By

Fate Foundation

Design Thinking for Business Innovation

Issued By

Fate Foundation

Soft & Tech Skills Certificate

Issued By

Jobberman

Hardware & Software Training Certificate

Issued By

Diacom System Computers

Software Training Certificate

Issued By

Jirosoft Computers

Skills

Financial & Operational Audit

Financial Audit, Operational Audit.

Compliance & Fraud Detection

Compliance, Fraud Detection.

Sales Analysis & Forecasting

Sales Analysis, Forecasting.

App Builder & Development

App Builder, Development.

Inventory Control & FIFO Management

Inventory Control, FIFO Management.

Staff & Payroll Auditing

Staff Auditing, Payroll Auditing.

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Office Suite.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

Internal Controls, Risk Management.

Cost Control & Budget Planning

Cost Control, Budget Planning.

Data Science & Analytics

Data Science, Analytics.

IT Hardware & Networking (CompTIA A+)

IT Hardware, Networking, CompTIA A+.