Taofik Adeosun

Lecturer in Accountancy and Finance

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Taofik is a seasoned finance professional, deeply committed to education and continuous learning. He began his career as an Accountant in 1997 with International SOS, a global leader in health and security risk management. Here, he gained invaluable experience in financial accounting and control, setting the stage for a distinguished two decade at Shell.

At Shell, Taofik held senior roles across Financial Accounting and Control, Payroll Management, Project and Business Partnering, Asset Accounting, E&P Governance, and Venture Management.

With a passion for mentoring, Taofik has guided many aspiring accountants to success as a tutor for ACCA, ICAN, AAT and other professional exams.

In 2024, Taofik joined the North Wales Business School at Wrexham University from Kendal College  in Cumbria, England where he was an Accountancy Lecturer.

He graduated with an Upper Second Class degree in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, a Postgraduate Certificate in Governance and Sustainable Development from Staffordshire University, and a Master of Science with Distinction in Islamic Banking and Finance from Bangor University, where he received the Best Student Performance in Accounting, Banking and Finance.

Taofik holds a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) and is pursuing a PGCert in HE Learning and Teaching at Wrexham University. He is a Fellow of the association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), and an associate Fellow of the Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance (IIBI) London.

In his personal time, Taofik enjoys reading various genres, travelling and reflecting on current affairs.

Research Interests

Sustainability and corporate dividend policy

ESG impact on corporate borrowings

Substance and form in Islamic accounting

Financial ratios, academic rankings, ratings and quality. A study of UK HE and FE

Honors and Awards

Date Title Awarding Body
2023 Best Student Performance in Accounting, Banking and Finance Bangor Business School, Bangor University

Professional Associations

Association Function
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Chartered Accountancy Body
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Chartered Accountancy Body
Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance (IIBI) Islamic finance Body

Employment

Employer Position From/To
Shell Finance Advisor 2001 - 2021
Kendal College Accountancy Lecturer 2023 - 2024
International SOS Financial Accountant 1997 - 2001

Education

Institution Qualification Subject From/To
Bangor University MSc Islamic Banking and Finance Banking and Finance 2022 - 2023
Staffordshire University PGCert Governance and Sustainable Development Development Studies 2009 - 2010
Obafemi Awolowo University BSc Accounting Management and Accounting 1990 - 1995

Teaching Interests

Management Accounting

Auditing & Assurance

Financial Accounting

Corporate Finance and Governance

Islamic Finance

Programs/ Modules Coordinated

Title Subject
Advanced Financial Management) BUS688
Financial Insights and Business Intelligence BUS7B47
Sustainable Finance: Theory and Practice BUS5A21
Deputy Programme Leader MBA (online) MBA