How Kabirat Olamide Mayegun is using data to protect people, modernise accounting

In today’s digital world, where financial data and cyber threats collide, Kabirat Olamide Mayegun stands out as a bold and brilliant force. A graduate of Accounting from Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Kabirat is part of a new generation of professionals reshaping the future of finance, blending deep industry knowledge with the power of analytics, artificial intelligence, and a heart for service.

She has gained recognition for her ability to detect potential fraud patterns, investigate anomalies, and recommend control improvements, all while putting both the client and the organization first. Her commitment, critical thinking, and strategic judgment consistently earn praise from peers and leadership alike.

Fighting Cybercrime: From Local Detection to Global Impact

What sets Kabirat apart is her ability to translate technical skills into real-world protection. Her work detecting fraud and strengthening financial systems has helped not only Nigerian institutions but also supported international efforts to reduce cyber-enabled financial crimes.

She has collaborated on internal systems that align with global anti-money laundering (AML) standards and supported investigations that identified suspicious cross-border transactions. In doing so, she has contributed to preventing financial fraud and cyberattacks that could have affected international partners, a growing concern in today’s globalized economy.

“When you secure one part of the system, you help protect the whole,” she says. “Financial fraud knows no borders, and our defenses shouldn’t either.”

Whether it’s optimizing disbursements, reviewing mutual fund compliance, or supporting complex audits, Kabirat uses analytics as a decision-making weapon. Her sharp professional judgment allows her to dig deep into financial data, uncover inefficiencies, and guide stakeholders with clear, actionable insights.

She doesn’t just report the numbers, she reveals the story behind them.

Kabirat’s passion isn’t limited to corporate finance. She has worked with underserved communities to provide tax support, educate individuals about deductions and credits, and help families avoid penalties that could disrupt their finances. Her community work bridges the gap between financial systems and the people they’re meant to serve.

A proud mentor and workshop facilitator, Kabirat actively guides students, especially young women, into careers in finance and tech. She believes that financial literacy and access to data-driven tools can unlock opportunities and change lives.

Kabirat Olamide Mayegun represents the future of accounting, one where ethics, technology, and empathy meet. Her journey as a trusted analyst and defender of financial systems against cyber threats shows how much impact one person can make when they’re driven by purpose and equipped with the right tools.

“It’s not just about balancing the books,” she says. “It’s about protecting people, empowering decisions, and building systems that work for everyone.”