Olufunmilayo Olaniyi was recently elected as the 3rd Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria, Lekki and District Society as a successor to Gbenga Oyewole who held the position for the one-year period.
Prior to being elected as Chairman, Olufunmilayo Olaniyi was the vice Chairman to the outgoing Chairman
Olufunmilayo Olaniyi is a seasoned professional with over 16 years of experience spanning tax compliance, advisory services, family governance, business development and strategic partnerships. She is currently the Senior Vice President, Business Development at Flutterwave, a leading fintech company revolutionizing payment solutions in Africa, the fourth African startup to reach “unicorn” status and listed in the United State of America
Prior to joining Flutterwave, Funmi held key positions at renowned organizations such as the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, KPMG, and Andersen in Nigeria. At KPMG and Andersen, she excelled as a tax adviser to multinational corporations and various reputable entities across diverse sectors, consistently delivering top-tier services. During her tenure at Andersen, Funmi’s exceptional performance propelled her to the position of Associate Director, where she pioneered and led the Business Development and strategic partnership unit, achieving numerous milestones.
