Michael is a seasoned financial accounting professional leader with over two decades of cognate industry experience gained at Deloitte Nigeria, one of the world’s leading professional services firms. A highly qualified expert in financial statement auditing and financial reporting, he holds prestigious credentials as a Chartered Accountant (FCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). His career is distinguished by deep expertise and knowledge in external audit, risk management, internal control over financial reporting and regulatory compliance, particularly within the financial services and manufacturing sectors.

Michael has developed a robust specialization in auditing financial institutions, including investment banks, corporate and retail banks, insurance firms, and asset management companies as well as manufacturing entities. His technical proficiency extends to fraud detection, internal controls, and data analytics, making him a trusted advisor in complex financial environments

A testament to his global perspective, Michael spent two years in the United States as part of Deloitte’s Global Development Program, where he contributed to enterprise software projects by analyzing business requirements, refining functional specifications, and supporting user training initiatives. This experience further honed his ability to bridge technical and operational needs in financial systems, business transformation and business enabling technologies.

Combining rigorous analytical skills with strategic insight, Michael has built a reputation for delivering precise, compliance-driven audit solutions. His career reflects a commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and leadership in the ever-evolving field of financial statement audit, Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and associated regulatory compliance advisory.