About MTouch Professional Services

Am a chartered accountant and financial management expert with over two decades of
qualitative experience in the public and private sectors. He is a results-driven, resourceful, and analytical
finance professional with experience spanning financial assurance, business process reviews, risk
management, compliance, internal control reviews, financial analysis and financial management, business
administration, budgeting, and project management.
Olu is a highly accomplished Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience providing financial,
audit, and business advisory services to both local and multinational organizations. Trained at
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Olufemi has developed deep expertise across a wide range of professional
domains, including Accounting and Finance, Public Financial Management, Public Administration, Internal
Audit Reviews, Statutory Audits, and Business Advisory Services.
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Some of his significant accomplishments include.
Successfully led the Local Fund Agent (LFA) team from Ghana and Nigeria, adjudging one of the world's
best LFAs, providing grant oversight to the Global Fund’s biggest grants with disbursements of over USD
2 billion interventions in Nigeria.
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Successfully led the statutory audit of a PwC client with annual revenue of over USD 50 million and yellow
book audits of USAID-funded projects in Nigeria.
Successfully performed risk assessment for implementing partners (IPs) for the USAID and Global Fund
partners in Nigeria.
Performed internal control reviews for USAID implementers in Nigeria and recommended control
improvements to strengthen the IPs control environment.
Experienced in conducting a wide range of investigation activities, including investigation planning,
suspect interviews, evidence and intelligence collection, briefings, and report writing.
Experienced in conducting investigations into procurement and financial fraud.
Developed, trained, and managed multiple engagement teams of more than 25 professionals.
Pioneered PwC Nigeria’s assurance response to development agencies in Abuja.
Olu holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Accounting and Finance from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen,
Scotland. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from Oxford Brookes University, United
Kingdom, and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting and Finance from the prestigious Yaba College
of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and
the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Am a Chartered Accountant and a Specialist with demonstrable functional and technical skills
and with over seventeen years of experience spanning across Taxation and Fiscal Policy, Corporate
Financial Reporting & Tax, Financial Operations, Project Finance, Business Analysis, Project
Management, Internal Audit, Control Management and consulting for both indigenous and
multinational companies in the private and public sectors of the Nigeria economy.
He holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Taxation & Fiscal Policy at the University of Pretoria, South
Africa; Master of Business Administration (MBA), Paris Graduate School of Management with bias for
International Business, and a graduate of Accounting & Finance from Yaba College of Technology,
Lagos-Nigeria. He also holds professional certifications as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of Nigeria (ICAN); Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN); Associate of the Nigeria
Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered; Certified Financial Modeller (CFM); professional membership of
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and a Certificate of the Associate of Chartered Certified
Accountants in International Financial Reporting Standards (ACCA-CIFRSs). In addition, a student member
of the Advance Diploma in International Tax (ADIT) under the aegis of Chartered Institute of Taxation
(CIOT) in the United Kingdom and Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
Until 13 January 2020, Gbenga was the Head of Tax for Cadbury where my role entails managing the tax affairs
of the company in West Africa and Kenya. Also, He was formerly Project Manager of the Integrated Tax
Administration System (ITAS), at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), which was an outcome of the
IMF-TADAT mission to enable successful closure and implementation of the ITAS project. He was previously
Head, Business Analysis and Assurance Unit, FIRS, where he had the responsibility of providing
technical expertise, drive compliance and manage numerous technology initiatives to promote financial
inclusion to increase the ‘FIRS tax revenue take’. He was seconded as Tax Resource Expert to the Federal
Ministry of Finance on Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) where he provided
supervisory support for the development of multi-agency system on business intelligence for revenue agencies
to enhance tax revenue assurance on VAIDS. He also helped develop strategies for achieving the projected
revenue of $1 Billion and coordinated activities relating to tax operations on VAIDS.
He has worked in top managerial positions of leading telecommunication, and Oil & gas sectors and
have been privileged to attend a number of developmental trainings in the areas of Risk & compliance
management, Corporate governance & leadership, Public sector accounting & strategy, International
tax & fiscal policy, Performance management, People management, Problem solving skills and
Emotional intelligence. He has made several presentations at seminars and workshops and have
delivered speeches at academic, social and religious programmes. He has also been a resource person at
the FIRS training school, teaching Value Added Tax to FIRS staff aspiring to managerial roles.

is a graduate of Accountancy from the Yaba College of Technology. A Fellow Member
of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (1992); Chartered Institute of Management of Nigeria (2003);
a qualified member of the Abuja Securities & Commodities Exchange and a member of the Institute of Chartered
Secretaries and Administrators (1993). Associates Member of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (2011).
Prior to joining ICML in 2002, he has worked with several organizations spanning various sectors of the
economy. Such organizations include Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Adekunle Alli & Co (Accounting
Firm), Financial Spectrum Limited, Investment and Allied Company Limited (Finance Controller) and
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (on AFDB Fund -Consultant Accountant). He was a part-time
lecturer with Yaba College of Technology, Yaba and Dynamic Tutors (ICSA Lectures).
At ICML, he held various positions in different groups from service to marketing. He developed accounting
systems used in some of the organization. He headed the committee that saw to the successful conversion and
transition from KAPITI Software to the current software (Flexcube) currently being used by ICML. He has over
17years cognate experience. He has attended several courses locally and abroad, among which are Back Office
Management (Euromoney, South Africa); IT Audit and Control (LBS, Lagos); The Leadership Challenge with
Positive Image of London; Advance Leasing Course (ELAN) and Certification in IFRS Application- MODULE I
& II(ICAN) and I was part of the team that commenced the implementation of transforming the accounting
system of Access Bank Plc and the subsidiaries to IFRS compliance level. Developed the Accounting Reporting
System for Africa Development Bank Fund to IITA Group.
He won numerous awards at academic and professional levels e.g. ICAN and another in ICML as the Most
Outstanding Staff in Year 2006 (Service), aside other commendations.

Am a part-time human resource consultant with MTouch Professional Services. She
is a seasoned university administrator with over a decade of progressive experience in human resource and
institutional management, underpinned by a master’s degree in human resources and industrial Relations. Her
professional
journey
encompasses key HR competencies, including recruitment and staff
coordination, performance oversight, career development counselling, and labour relations management in
complex academic and healthcare settings.
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As Principal Assistant Registrar and Head of Administration at Lagos State University’s Directorate of Research
Management and Innovation, Semande has demonstrated strong leadership in supervising administrative
operations, managing diverse personnel, and fostering ethical workplace practices. Her previous role at the
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) involved the sensitive handling of personnel issues,
emphasising staff welfare and dispute resolution - hallmarks of effective labour relations management.
Semande’s academic grounding in HR, coupled with hands-on experience in staff performance
management, conflict resolution, and capacity building, equips her with the insight to drive talent optimisation
and organisational growth. She also provides strategic support in intellectual property administration and
collaborative research initiatives, making her an asset in aligning human capital with institutional goals.

I am an associate Partner in Audit and Assurance services at MTouch Professional Services.
Patrick Ali holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Jos, Nigeria, and is currently pursuing
a master's degree (M.Sc.) in Finance from the Edinburg Business School, Scotland. He is a Fellow of the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and an associate member of the Chartered Institute of
Taxation (CITN), Nigeria.
He has over sixteen years of professional experience. He began his professional career with P. A. Adebimpe &
Co. Chartered Accountants in 2007 as an external Auditor and Tax Consultant. He later joined the firm of
Ahmed Zakari & Co. Chartered Accountants as a senior associate in Audit and consultancy services. Patrick
later trained with KPMG Professional Services – (one of the big four firms globally), both in Nigeria and South
Africa, before leaving the firm in 2013 as a senior associate in audit and assurance services.
He joined Cadbury Nigeria Plc (a subsidiary of Mondelez International) as a Manager in Internal Audit and
Controls and has worked in various capacities within Cadbury Nigeria Plc. His expertise spans internal controls,
internal audit, treasury, corporate reporting in both US GAAP and IFRS, risk management, and financial
planning and analysis. In February 2019, Patrick resigned from Cadbury Nigeria Plc to take up the role of
Financial Controller, Sub Sahara Africa, with Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria Limited. He later joined the services of
Nestle Nigeria Plc as the head of Financial Accounting and reporting. He successfully spearheaded the
phenomenal turnaround in financial accounting operations, balance sheet integrity, corporate governance, risk
management, corporate reporting, statutory reporting, and business compliance.
Prior to his admission as associate Partner with MTouch consulting, he had a brief stint at Dangote Sugar
Refinery Plc as an assistant General Manager – Internal Audit and Controls. Patrick speaks many languages
including French and Italian, a testament to his versatility, commitment, and professionalism. He brings to the
team strong competencies in internal control, risk management, audit and assurance, corporate governance,
forensic audit and investigation, financial management, Treasury operations and impressive Leadership skills.

I am the Director of Human Capital Management with MTouch Professional Services and an outstanding
Human Resource professional with 19 years of work experience across multiple sectors and job functions. She
has led HR functions and operations for over 13 years and built expertise in the various thematic areas of HR
practice. She is an HR strategist and has made strategic inputs to the business management and development of
organisations locally and internationally. She has also provided services at organizational and national levels.
She is versed in recruitment, talent development and management, training curriculum design and development,
organizational development, performance management, and policy development. She has led successful change
processes, and policy development, and championed growth processes in client organisations.
She has handheld new business startups for clients in Rwanda & Nigeria and helped with their growth processes.
She has consulted for non-profit organisations among which are the Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Foundation
(BAFF) and the White Ribbon Alliance USA (Nigeria office) and Education as Vaccine (EVA).
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Some of the private organisations she has consulted for include MTN Enterprise SMEs (Setbiz Datalinks
Concepts Ltd), and Octaq Technologies. She has also partnered with the Rwanda Human Resource Organization
to facilitate members’ training as part of the strategic team. Rachel consulted for the Government of Rwanda
through the Rwanda Development Board and the Ministry of Agriculture as the HR lead on upgrading the KORA
recruitment platform and integrating the soil systems information (in partnership with Kataza Technologies
Ltd).
Rachel holds an MSc from the University of Roehampton in Strategic Human Resource Management and a BSc.
in Zoology from the University of Jos, Nigeria. She is a Certified Organizational Development Practitioner, a
registered and licensed Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) the
foremost regulatory body for the HR profession in Nigeria, a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Training and
Development (NITAD), and just recently, a member of Women in HR (WiHR). She is a Global Fund trained
PSEAH expert and facilitates training in that area. Rachel currently leads an organization's HR function with
over 1,000 diverse employees across multiple locations in Nigeria. She is a skilled communicator with excellent
interpersonal skills which she brings to the fore when working with clients to improve their employee
engagement and performance. She is the founder of Home Architects, a women’s mentoring group that she has
led for five years now, and the Managing Director of Rachbell’s Place Hotel Ltd.