Francis Ogunnowo Cia, Cisa, Cdpse, Aca, Msc

Francis Ogunnowo has extensive work experience in internal audit and control roles. Francis is currently employed at Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. as a Senior Internal Auditor - IT. Prior to this role, they worked as an Internal Auditor at the same company.

Before joining Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., Francis worked as an Internal Control Specialist at Pinnguaq.

Francis also has experience at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, where they held the position of Senior Internal Auditor and Internal Auditor.

Furthermore, Francis worked at First City Monument Bank Limited as a Senior Internal Control & Compliance Analyst and Internal Control & Compliance Analyst.

Their early career involved working as an Accountant at Kuramo Manufacturing Industries Limited.

Francis Ogunnowo completed their education with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Accounting from Olabisi Onabanjo University (O.O.U). Francis then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Finance from the University of Lagos.

In addition to their educational background, Francis Ogunnowo holds several certifications. Francis is a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer from ISACA, obtained in April 2021. Francis obtained the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. in November 2020. Francis also completed a course on Information Systems Auditing, Controls, and Assurance from Coursera in April 2020. Furthermore, they are a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from ISACA, achieved in November 2019. Francis Ogunnowo is also a Chartered Accountant, having obtained the qualification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria in May 2008. Francis holds an additional certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., which they acquired in November 2020.