Somtochukwu Onyesoh
Audit Manager
Audit Process | Audit
Commercial | Funds & Asset Management | Private Wealth & Fiduciary
Executive summary
Somto is an Audit Manager at BDO Guernsey, responsible for leading audit engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients. He ensures high-quality delivery in line with auditing standards and plays a key role in managing client relationships and engagement strategy.
Somto’s professional journey began at Mazars in Nigeria, where he built a solid foundation in IFRS and audit methodology. He later joined KPMG Nigeria, gaining experience on larger and more complex audits. His international experience was further broadened through a transfer to Mazars UK and he now continues to grow his expertise at BDO Guernsey.
A member of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Somto brings a strong technical background and a collaborative approach to his work. He enjoys helping clients navigate complex financial reporting issues and internal control challenges, always aiming to provide insights that go beyond compliance.
Somto finds great satisfaction in coaching his team and solving problems together, taking pride in seeing others develop and succeed. Clients appreciate his calm and composed approach under pressure, as well as his commitment to making the audit process smooth and collaborative. He believes that fantastic client service means being responsive, reliable, and proactive - building trust through clear communication and tailored solutions.
Drawn to BDO for its people and culture, Somto values the firm’s supportive and inclusive environment, where talent is nurtured and collaboration is encouraged.
Somto’s professional journey began at Mazars in Nigeria, where he built a solid foundation in IFRS and audit methodology. He later joined KPMG Nigeria, gaining experience on larger and more complex audits. His international experience was further broadened through a transfer to Mazars UK and he now continues to grow his expertise at BDO Guernsey.
A member of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Somto brings a strong technical background and a collaborative approach to his work. He enjoys helping clients navigate complex financial reporting issues and internal control challenges, always aiming to provide insights that go beyond compliance.
Somto finds great satisfaction in coaching his team and solving problems together, taking pride in seeing others develop and succeed. Clients appreciate his calm and composed approach under pressure, as well as his commitment to making the audit process smooth and collaborative. He believes that fantastic client service means being responsive, reliable, and proactive - building trust through clear communication and tailored solutions.
Drawn to BDO for its people and culture, Somto values the firm’s supportive and inclusive environment, where talent is nurtured and collaboration is encouraged.
QUALIFICATIONS
- ACCA
- ICAN
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- ACCA
- ICAN
SERVICES
- Audit and Assurance
INDUSTRIES
- Funds and Asset Management
- Private Wealth & Fiduciary
- Commercial