Who We Are &
What Drives Us
Gravitus Professional Services is a premier advisory firm headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria — with a strategic presence in Northampton, United Kingdom. We exist for one purpose: to make organisations stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to win.
We were built on a conviction that world-class advisory should not be the exclusive preserve of global giants. So we brought the discipline and rigour of Big Four methodology and married it with something the giants rarely offer — genuine partnership, direct accountability, and the agility to move at the speed your organisation demands. Every engagement is owned and led by certified specialists — not delegated down.
From financial services and energy to manufacturing and technology, we work across Nigeria and the United Kingdom — cutting through complexity to address root causes, not surface symptoms, and delivering outcomes that last.
Our Mission, Vision
& Purpose
Advisory
To deliver rigorous, independent, and client-centred professional services in internal audit, forensic accounting, financial consulting, and tax advisory — enabling clients to strengthen governance, manage risk, and achieve lasting financial integrity.
Professional Services Firm
To be the most trusted and leading financial and management consulting firm in Africa, renowned for delivering exceptional value, precision, and transformative impact.
Organisation We Touch
We exist to leave every organisation we serve measurably stronger — better governed, more resilient, and more capable of thriving independently. Every engagement is an investment in your organisation's long-term health.
The Principles Behind
Every Engagement
We pursue the highest standards in everything we do — from the rigour of our analysis to the quality of our deliverables. We never settle for adequate when exceptional is achievable.
Our clients are at the centre of everything we do. We invest deeply in understanding each organisation's unique context and remain available and responsive long after the formal engagement concludes.
We honour every obligation we make — to our clients, to our profession, and to the communities we serve. Our engagements begin with a promise and end only when outcomes are genuinely achieved.
We operate under the strictest professional and ethical standards. Our assessments are never influenced by anything other than facts, evidence, and the best interests of our clients.
We go beyond data to uncover the deeper patterns, risks, and opportunities that drive better decisions. Every recommendation we make is grounded in clear, evidence-based professional insight.
Five Core
Service Lines
We offer a comprehensive and integrated suite of professional services — each delivered by certified specialists with deep sector knowledge. Partner with Gravitus Professional Services for consistent, high-quality support across all your governance, financial, and risk needs.
Governance, Risk
& Assurance
We go beyond routine compliance. Our risk-based internal audit practice identifies emerging threats, evaluates control effectiveness, and delivers forward-looking recommendations that genuinely protect and strengthen your organisation.
- Internal Audit as a Service (IAaaS) — fully outsourced or co-sourcing
- External Quality Assessment & Improvement Programme (QAIP)
- Board Advisory, Audit Committee Effectiveness & ERM Assessment
- Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) design & review
- Operational Audit
- Information System Audit
- Internal Control Design and Review
Accounting &
Tax Advisory
Accurate, timely financial information drives sound decisions. We provide end-to-end accounting support and expert tax advisory to maintain immaculate financial records and ensure full compliance with all reporting obligations.
- Financial account preparation & reporting — IFRS, GAAP, sector standards
- Tax advisory — preparation, planning, filing and dispute management
- Regulatory compliance, statutory filings and reconciliations
- Audit readiness and assurance support
- Transfer pricing documentation and advisory
- IFRS Implementation Support
Financial Forensics
& Investigation
When financial integrity is at stake, precision is everything. We deploy certified forensic accountants and digital investigators who apply rigorous, court-ready methodologies to uncover the facts and support resolution.
- Internal investigations — fraud and workplace misconduct
- Corporate intelligence, due diligence & background investigations
- Dispute and litigation support — economic damage assessment
- Expert witness services and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Digital forensics and electronic evidence analysis
- Financial Reconstruction and Asset Tracing
Financial & Management
Consulting
Strategic insight fuels competitive advantage. We help organisations navigate financial complexity, improve operational performance, and make evidence-based decisions that drive sustainable growth and lasting resilience.
- Business and financial advisory
- Operational Excellence and Business Transformation
- Business Incubation and Acceleration Support
- Feasibility studies, business case development & investment appraisals
- Company secretarial — CAC registrations and annual filings
- Sustainability reporting advisory and IFRS S1/S2 Readiness Advisory
Escrow
Services
Protecting the interests of all parties in high-value transactions requires a trusted, independent custodian. Gravitus Professional Services provides professional escrow administration — ensuring funds and assets are held securely and released strictly in accordance with agreed conditions.
- Transaction escrow
- Real estate and property transaction escrow
- Project milestone & construction payment escrow
- IT/software development escrow
- Cross-border trade escrow
- Asset transfer escrow
"We don't just assess and report. We partner with you to implement change and drive sustained improvement."
What Sets Us Apart
From the Rest
Deep Multidisciplinary Expertise
Our team spans audit, forensic accounting, finance, consulting, tax, and digital transformation — with internationally recognised certifications and proven experience from Big Four and global consulting environments.
True Client Partnership
We invest upfront to understand your organisation's context, risks, and strategic goals. Engagements are led personally by senior practitioners — not delegated to juniors — from first conversation to final implementation.
Implementation, Not Just Reports
Every recommendation comes with a clear rationale, timeline, and accountability framework. We remain engaged post-delivery — with formal follow-up check-ins at 3, 6, and 12 months to ensure real, lasting improvement.
Uncompromising Integrity
Our independence is non-negotiable. We maintain robust confidentiality protocols, strict conflict-of-interest policies, and operate exclusively under international professional standards — so our findings are always trustworthy.
Engagement to
Lasting Impact
A structured, transparent, five-phase methodology built on international best practice — minimising disruption to your operations while maximising the depth of insight and permanence of improvement, from initial conversation to full implementation.
We thoroughly understand your organisation's structure, regulatory environment, and challenges through structured stakeholder interviews. A formal engagement letter and project plan are agreed before any work commences.
A rigorous, evidence-based evaluation benchmarked against the highest professional standards. We review methodologies, processes, systems, staffing competencies, and governance with complete objectivity.
A comprehensive written report detailing findings with full supporting evidence, clearly identified strengths, and prioritised improvement areas — presented in person to key stakeholders for complete understanding.
Prioritised, actionable recommendations — each with a clear rationale, expected benefit, timeline, and responsibility assignment. We collaborate to develop a practical plan ensuring genuine organisational buy-in.
Our engagement extends well beyond the report. We provide hands-on coaching, methodology redesign, and training — with formal follow-up check-ins at 3, 6, and 12 months as your organisation matures.
Skilled, Versatile
& Experienced
Our multidisciplinary team spans audit, forensic accounting, finance, consulting, tax, and business transformation — bringing integrated solutions that address root causes and deliver lasting value.
A versatile and highly experienced governance and assurance practitioner. Olusola is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information System Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator. He is also a Certified Forensic Accountant with the American Board of Forensic Accounting (ABFA), USA.
He holds a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Northampton, United Kingdom, an MBA from Mahatma Gandhi University, India, and a PhD in Forensic Accounting and Audit from Charisma University, USA.
Over his career, Olusola has accumulated broad experience across consulting firms and senior corporate roles, having served as a Senior Manager at Air Liquide, Allianz Insurance, and Africa Prudential Plc, among others. He has developed deep expertise in governance, fraud and workplace misconduct investigations, regulatory compliance reviews, and internal control advisory. As Principal Consultant, he provides strategic advisory services to corporate entities seeking to strengthen governance, improve internal controls, and detect and prevent fraud.
A seasoned Business Analysis and Transformation professional with extensive experience delivering complex digital and enterprise change initiatives across consulting, financial services, and the public sector. He holds a Master of Science in Management from the University of Northampton, United Kingdom, and is a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP).
His professional certifications span multiple disciplines and include TOGAF, ITIL v4, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, and PRINCE2 Foundation, among others — reflecting a breadth of capability across enterprise architecture, service management, agile delivery, and project management.
Jubril has a strong track record of delivering value on large-scale initiatives at leading consulting firms including Deloitte, KPMG, Capgemini, Capita, and NUA Consulting in the United Kingdom. He specialises in bridging business needs with technology solutions, driving process optimisation, and enabling successful project delivery. Jubril is passionate about mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
What Our Clients
Say About Us
Engaging Gravitus Professional Services was one of the best decisions we made as a growing business. Their advisory approach is genuinely world-class — they took the time to understand our model, identified gaps we had completely overlooked, and delivered recommendations that were actionable from day one.
Gravitus Professional Services handled our tax and accounting advisory with a level of professionalism that exceeded our expectations. As a food business operating in England, getting the compliance piece right was critical — and they made the entire process seamless. We would not hesitate to recommend them.
The firm was instrumental in our growth journey. From business incubation and acceleration support through to company secretarial services and financial advisory, they provided end-to-end support that gave us a solid foundation to scale with confidence. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in client success.
Your company transformed how we think about internal audit. They didn't just conduct the review — they embedded best practices, upskilled our team, and left us with a function that is stronger, more independent, and genuinely valued at the board level. A truly impactful engagement.
"We don't just assess and report.
We partner with you to implement change
and drive sustained improvement."
Insights &
Perspectives
The New IIA Global Standards: What Nigerian Organisations Need to Know in 2025
The IIA's updated Global Internal Audit Standards came into effect in 2024. We break down the key changes, what they mean for in-house audit functions, and how boards and audit committees should be responding.
Fraud Trends in Nigeria's Financial Sector: Patterns, Vectors & Prevention
Drawing on our forensic engagements, we analyse the most common fraud typologies affecting Nigerian businesses today — from payroll manipulation to procurement collusion — and what proactive controls can prevent them.
IFRS S1 & S2: A Practical Readiness Guide for Nigerian and UK Businesses
Sustainability reporting standards are no longer optional for forward-thinking organisations. We outline exactly what IFRS S1 and S2 require, the timeline for adoption, and the steps businesses should be taking now.
Start the
Conversation
Tell us about your organisation's challenges. Our team responds within 24 hours to arrange an initial consultation — strictly confidential, no obligation.
Parkview Estate, Ikoyi
Lagos 106104, Nigeria
Northampton NN2 7AZ
England, United Kingdom
Prepared with precision.
Delivered with excellence.