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Joseph has over ten (10) years’ experience in assurance, training and consulting on IFRS, SOX, Corporate governance and Integrated reporting in Nigeria, across Africa as well as for companies listed on global exchanges in markets in Europe and North America. He has a broad business understanding having worked across financial services, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Technology and Oil & Gas Industries. He possesses excellent presentation skills which he demonstrates when training companies and board of directors on IFRS. He has trained over 500 companies and Directors from over 50 companies on IFRS and Risk management. He is a Chartered Accountant (ACCA), a certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and an information systems auditor (CISA). He has attended Executive Education in Environmental Sustainability Leadership at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in the United States.Joseph's expertise transverses Information systems audit, Business process reviews, Due diligence engagements, IFRS implementation, SOX-404 reviews, Internal and External audits, Business development and Strategic analysis, Change management, Revenue assurance, Innovation and Leadership.He is a thought-leader on sustainability and integrated reporting issues, converging views from South Africa, Europe and North America.He also spends time lecturing student members of the ACCA on strategy and financial management, as well as experienced financial controllers and CFOs in the Diploma in IFRS program. Specialties: Integrated Reporting/SustainabilityMaster Trainer - IFRS, Business Strategy, Internal ControlsIFRS Conversion/Transition (Nigerian GAAP to IFRS)SOX ReviewsIPSAS transition solutions and implementationForeign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ComplianceRevenue AssuranceBusiness AnalysisStrategy (Strategic position audit, Strategic options/choices, Strategic implementation)Cultural analysisChange managementPCI DSS ComplianceExternal/Internal Audit