Licensed Assurance Practice

Olamide Oluwafunmike
Sipe & Co.

A licensed chartered accountancy practice providing statutory audit, assurance, and regulated financial services to businesses across Nigeria. The licensed assurance arm within the Clariva group.

Fellow, ICAN (FCA)
ICAN Practice Licence — In Process
Lagos, Nigeria
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ICAN Practice Licence Application in Progress. Our practice licence is currently being processed and is expected to be approved by end of 2026. Audit and assurance engagements will commence upon approval. All other services are fully operational under Clariva.
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Olamide Oluwafunmike Sipe
Managing Partner
FCA CISA MBA 20+ Years
Managing Partner

Olamide Oluwafunmike Sipe, FCA, CISA, MBA

Olamide Oluwafunmike Sipe is the Managing Partner of Olamide Oluwafunmike Sipe & Co, Chartered Accountants. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and holds an MBA from Lagos Business School, Pan-African University.

With over 20 years of progressive experience spanning telecommunications, technology, conglomerates, audit practice, and the education sector, he brings deep expertise in statutory audit, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance across Nigerian and international standards.

He has delivered multiple clean audit opinions, managed complex FIRS tax audits, designed and implemented internal control frameworks, and led large-scale finance system migrations — all with a commitment to integrity, precision, and professional excellence.

Our Services

Licensed professional services

Services requiring an ICAN practice licence are handled exclusively by Olamide Oluwafunmike Sipe & Co — ensuring full regulatory compliance and professional accountability.

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Statutory Audit

Independent statutory audit of financial statements in accordance with Nigerian and international auditing standards. Audit reports signed by a licensed FCA.

  • Annual statutory audit
  • IFRS & SAS compliant reporting
  • Audit opinion & management letter
  • Regulatory filing support
⏳ Available upon ICAN licence approval — expected 2026
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Assurance & Review

Independent assurance engagements providing confidence to stakeholders, lenders, investors, and regulators on the reliability of financial information.

  • Review engagements
  • Agreed-upon procedures
  • Compilation reports
  • Special purpose audits
⏳ Available upon ICAN licence approval — expected 2026
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Internal Audit & Controls

Systematic evaluation of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance frameworks to protect your business and build stakeholder confidence.

  • Internal audit function setup
  • Internal controls review
  • Risk-based audit planning
  • Control deficiency reporting
⏳ Available upon ICAN licence approval — expected 2026
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Due Diligence & Forensic

Independent financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and investments. Forensic accounting investigations for fraud detection and dispute resolution.

  • Financial due diligence
  • Forensic accounting investigations
  • Fraud risk assessment
  • Expert witness reports
⏳ Available upon ICAN licence approval — expected 2026
Group Structure

Two entities. One group. Complete coverage.

The Clariva group operates through two complementary entities — ensuring both consulting excellence and licensed professional practice under one leadership.

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Olamide Oluwafunmike Sipe & Co
Licensed Assurance Practice
  • Statutory audit & audit reports
  • Assurance & review engagements
  • Internal audit & controls
  • Due diligence & forensic accounting
  • ICAN-licensed practice
All services requiring an ICAN practice licence are handled exclusively by this entity.
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Clariva Consulting Enterprises
Consulting & Advisory Arm
  • Outsourced accounting & bookkeeping
  • Financial statements preparation
  • Tax advisory & FIRS compliance
  • Finance function setup
  • ClarivFinance software
No practice licence required for these services — fully operational under Clariva.
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Credentials

Professional standing & qualifications

Every engagement is conducted under the professional standards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.

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Fellow, ICAN (FCA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria — the highest professional designation in Nigerian accountancy.
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CISA — Certified Information Systems Auditor
International certification in information systems audit, control and security — ISACA.
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MBA — Lagos Business School
Master of Business Administration, Pan-African University — Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos.
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ICAN Practice Licence
Application in progress. Required to sign statutory audit reports in Nigeria.
In Process — Expected 2026
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CAC Registration
Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission is currently in process.
In Process
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FIRS Compliance
Fully compliant with Federal Inland Revenue Service requirements. Tax Identification registered.
Contact

Get in touch

For audit enquiries, assurance engagements, or to register your interest ahead of our practice licence approval.

Contact Details
Location
Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
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Register Your Interest

Our ICAN practice licence is expected by end of 2026. Register your interest now and we will contact you as soon as audit and assurance services are available.

In the meantime, all accounting, tax advisory, financial reporting, and consulting services are fully available through Clariva.

Visit Clariva for all other services →
💡 Note: Enquiries submitted now will be acknowledged and followed up once the practice licence is in place.