In a resounding celebration of excellence, compliance, innovation, and sectoral impact, City People Magazine honours Abiola Oyeronke Akintobi, one of Nigeria’s most accomplished finance professionals, with the 2022 Outstanding Talent Award in Accounting and Finance, in recognition of her transformational contributions to tax administration, financial governance, and regulatory advisory services across multiple industries.
Hosted annually by City People Magazine, Nigeria’s leading lifestyle and innovation publication, the Outstanding Talents Awards celebrate professionals whose achievements redefine industry benchmarks and contribute meaningfully to national development. The 2022 Accounting and Finance category was one of the most competitive, receiving over 100,000 nominations from accounting, taxation, and finance professionals worldwide. Abiola Oyeronke Akintobi stood out for her exceptional ability to drive compliance leadership while delivering client-focused financial strategies that strengthen institutions, optimise tax positions, and promote professional ethics across various sectors.
With over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax practice, Abiola Oyeronke Akintobi currently leads the Tax & People Services Unit at Moore Bishop & Rooks, where she has successfully grown the unit’s revenue, transforming the firm’s approach to billing, client management, and tax advisory services. Her leadership spans federal and state tax compliance, employment tax planning, audit remediation, and strategic restructuring, serving clients in manufacturing, oil & gas, financial services, and telecommunications.
“This award is about recognising professionals who combine technical depth with measurable impact. Abiola Oyeronke Akintobi has delivered results at scale, through foresight, expertise, and disciplined execution,” says Wale Lawal, Senior Editor at City People Magazine.
Abiola Oyeronke Akintobi is a recognised leader in regulatory compliance and international taxation, providing expert advisory on transfer pricing, country-by-country reporting, double taxation treaties, and contract reviews. She also drives compensation restructuring and tax due diligence engagements, ensuring companies navigate Nigeria’s evolving tax landscape with confidence. Her oversight includes monthly and annual filings, audit coordination, and risk mitigation across diverse client portfolios.
She played a critical role at Twinings Ovaltine Nigeria Ltd. as Head of Financial Controls, where she directed month-end closings, ensured tax audit readiness, supported treasury operations, and developed internal control enhancements in collaboration with executive management. Her earlier role as Group Tax Manager for Dangote Flour Mills Group and Delifoods Nigeria Ltd. involved coordinating tax compliance across multiple business entities and serving as lead liaison with tax authorities during audits and investigations.
Prior to that, Abiola Oyeronke Akintobi spent over a decade at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria, rising to the role of Experienced Manager in the Tax and Corporate Advisory Services Unit. She worked with both multinational and indigenous firms, overseeing tax strategy development, due diligence, audit defense, and client profitability management. Her leadership in this role extended to the supervision of a 70-member team, guiding performance, recruitment, and capacity building.
Abiola Oyeronke Akintobi holds a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance from Olabisi Onabanjo University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management from Manchester Business School. Her academic foundation has been instrumental in her delivery of cross-border advisory and internal financial control strategies. With professional memberships in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
What distinguishes Abiola Oyeronke Akintobi is not just her ability to manage tax and finance systems but to build client trust, mentor future professionals, and advise with clarity and authority. She consistently designs internal training for teams and clients, helping bridge regulatory complexity with operational clarity.
“When financial controls are strong and tax structures are well-designed, organisations can grow with confidence,” Abiola Oyeronke Akintobi told City People Magazine. “My goal has always been to help businesses achieve transparency, remain compliant, and build long-term value through sound financial strategy.”
City People Magazine proudly recognises Abiola Oyeronke Akintobi as an impeccable contributor to Nigeria’s accounting and finance landscape. Through her work, she has not only enhanced financial performance for major organisations but also upheld the principles of discipline, integrity, and innovation.
