Omolara (Giwa) Adetunji, CPA
Omolara is an accomplished accounting professional with over six years of experience in the field, including a year and a half as an accounting manager. Throughout her career, she has specialized in financial reporting and data analytics, ensuring accurate, insightful financial information for her organization. Omolara’s expertise extends across both traditional accounting roles and, more recently, a brief stint in the software industry, giving her a versatile perspective on finance and technology integration.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Central Florida (2018) and a Master’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Georgia (2019). Her dedication and excellence in her work were recognized in 2025 when she received the Employee of Distinction Award for her contributions to her Atlanta office.
Omolara was drawn to accounting because of her logical and analytical mindset, and she has also been motivated by the opportunity to be a minority in her field. She hopes to inspire other minority women to pursue careers in finance, demonstrating that success in traditionally underrepresented spaces is not only possible but impactful.
• Emerging Leaders Certification
• Certified Public Accountant
• University of Central Florida- Bachelor's
• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
• Employee Award of Distinction
• Encore Award
• National Scholarship
• Southern Regional Scholarship
• Employee of the Month
• BA Early Advantage Program
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars Inductee
• Dean's List
• Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient
• Audit 90
• American institute of Certified Public Accountants
• National Association of Black Accountants
• Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Knight-Thon
• United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my faith and the unwavering support of my family.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that the smartest person in the room is the one asking questions.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering the industry to embrace the many opportunities available and actively work to build the life and career they want.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges and opportunities in my field right now are adapting to the latest AI-driven technologies while addressing the declining interest from new talent entering the industry.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are accountability, integrity, striving for excellence, and a continual desire to learn and improve.