Adetunji Isaiah SHODEINDE (ACA)
Lagos, Nigeria +234********** ad431s@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adetunji-shodeinde-aat-bsc-aca-7049a085/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An Experienced Senior Accountant with proven track record of upholding effective working relationships at all levels, driving improvement to internal controls, expense tracking with depth knowledge in the preparation, presentation and reporting of financial statements. Adetunji is committed to performing work ethically while maintaining the integrity of financial data. I am Goal-focused with record of accurate reporting over the 13 years of experience handling financial accounting for organizations. KEY KNOWLEDGE AREAS
Financial Statements Accounts Receivable and Payable Management Account Reconciliation Financial Accounting General Ledger Financial Analysis and Reporting Internal Controls Payroll Management Tax Management Financial Audits Budgeting and Projection Microsoft Office Sage Accounting Professional
KEY WORK ETIQUETTE
Thorough, attentive to details and highly inquisitive;
Cost management skills and proactive;
Strong analytical, problem solving skills and a figure oriented person;
Team work skills;
Sound communication skills (Written and Oral).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WNM Limited Finance Manager Aug., 2023 to date
Maintains sound accounting practices and internal control mechanisms that ensure that the company’s financial goals are met.
Assists with the formulation of financial strategies and plans for funding the company’s projects and operations.
Fosters strategic relationships with key financial institutions to ensure quick and favourable treatment of the company’s financial transactions.
Assists with the development and implementation of cost management strategies to monitor and compare prices/cut costs in the company’s business activities.
Ensure statutory and regulatory requirements compliance, of all finance reports and activities.
Financial and Management Reporting
Treasury and Debt Management
Payroll Management
Statutory and Regulatory Compliance
Accounts Receivables and Payable Management
11 Hospitality Limited Senior Accountant Oct., 2018 – July, 2023
Prepares financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and provides analysis and insights to the management team
Oversees cash flow management to ensure adequate liquidity for day-to-day business operations
Develops and implements internal control systems to prevent and detect errors
Manages payroll, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations
Bank and ledger accounts reconciliation for the identification of discrepancies for timely resolution plus wrong account classification
Coordinates tasks of other finance staff members, providing guidance and support as needed on the job
Participated in the formulation of policies and controls for the organization to ensure operational gaps are closed
Vets schedules of regulatory payments before approval for payment to ensure correctness, full compliance and avoid penalties cum interest charges that may arise from late remittance
Handles all audit and investigation matters – external and tax audit, to ensure smooth and quick resolution of raised issues
Carry out Month end and year end account closing processes – Accruals, Prepayment, Depreciation, amortization, provisions and reporting
Crossover Microfinance Bank Limited Accountant June 2016 – Sept., 2018
Reviewed and balanced account ledgers to achieve accurate recording of financial transactions
Reconciled bank and cash accounts and identified discrepancies for timely resolution
Managed daily transactions and ensured compliance with internal control procedures
Coordinated tasks of other finance staff members providing guidance and support as needed
Led a team to a successful reconciliation of 6 months backlog of four (4) major bank accounts within three (3) months
Served as an interface between head office and branches on account matters and provided support as needed
Prepared liquidity reports for management decisions and provided insights and recommendations as needed
Collected and reported monthly expense variances with explanations
Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Assisted the CFO in preparation of monthly financial statements, reviewing balances and analysis using accounting ratios
Concrete Logistics Limited Accountant and Financial Analyst Feb, 2011 – May 2016
Designed and maintained control mechanisms sufficiently reliable for office and site Operations to block leakages and reduce site costs
Internal check of departmental reports, expenditure and other transactions for correctness
Related with external auditors and discuss audit findings/ recommendations with reports of significant issues to senior management.
Monitored the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports
Prepared monthly financial reports including the cost of goods sold analysis and financial statements snapshot
Participated in the formulation of policies and controls for the organization to ensure operational gaps are closed
Conducted ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by senior management operational matters.
Vet payroll and ensure correction of discrepancies.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria 2021
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
University of Lagos 2015
BSC Accounting, First Class Honours
Association of Accounting Technicians West Africa 2009
• Associate Accounting Technician (AAT)
Lagos State Polytechnic 2006
National Diploma in Accountancy, Upper Credit
TRAINING CERTIFICATES
African Management Services Company 2013
AMSCO Financial Modeling
Coursera 2014
Corporate Finance Essentials
PERSONAL PROJECT AND INTERESTS
● Over seven (7) year working as an account consultant for three (3) organizations; handling accounting processes and recording (preparation and reporting) REFEREE
To be provided on request.