How I help mentees
I would help mentees grow their careers by sharing practical banking and audit experience, guiding them on required skills, certifications, and career paths, and helping them set clear, achievable goals. I would also support them in developing professionalism, ethical judgment, and confidence needed to succeed in the financial services industry, while providing regular guidance, feedback, and motivation to help them progress steadily.
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Professional Profile Summary
Auwal Gambo Ya’u is a highly experienced Internal Control, Audit, and Risk Management professional with over 19 years of progressive banking and audit experience spanning operations, controls, compliance, governance, and internal audit within top-tier Nigerian financial institutions (FirstBank Nigeria Limited)sin. Currently serving as Head, Internal Control & Audit at Summit Bank Limited, with strong expertise in risk-based auditing, operational risk assessment, regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and governance reviews across branch and head office operations.
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (ACIB), with advanced academic qualifications including an MSc in Accounting, MBA (Finance), and ongoing PhD in Accounting. Demonstrates proven ability in audit planning, execution, reporting, and stakeholder engagement at executive and board levels, with a track record of strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Possesses deep knowledge of banking operations, internal controls, IFRS, Basel II/III, risk management frameworks, and fraud investigation, supported by extensive hands-on experience and continuous professional development. Recognized for strong leadership, analytical capability, integrity, and the ability to deliver results under minimal supervision while meeting strict deadlines in dynamic banking environments.
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