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Senior Accountant Internal Controls

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Posted:
April 18, 2024

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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.



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