LAWAL OLAWALE SEUN.
Telephone no: 317-***-****
E-Mail: ac2glr@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE SUMMARY.
Experience in working with all levels and across functional teams.
Ability to drive processes, schedule meetings, and track to quick timelines.
Work with little supervision, able to take the initiative and perform better.
Ability to negotiate in difficult situations
Ability to provide support for system/application development, implementation and presentation.
Perform data collection, analyze and interpret data.
Highly skilled in Microsoft office.
Ability to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requiring evaluation of identifiable factors
Good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Attention to detail.
Possess knowledge of Relational databases, creating tables and reports.
SOFTWARE SKILLS..
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint..
Make detailed analysis using Accounting policy such as GAAP and SAP
MS SQL, versions 7, 2000, 2005, DTS, Agile Scrum SDLC, Oracle SQL QA.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION
2011 – 2013 University of Hertfordshire, London United Kingdom
MSc. Accounting and Financial Management- Commendation
Relevant Modules: Financial Management, Corporate Accountability, Management Accounting, Mergers and Acquisition, Financial Management.
Dissertation: The effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Organizational Performance using Profit as a Measure.
2004- 2008 Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria
BSc. (Hons) Accounting Second Class Upper Division
Relevant Modules: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Public Finance, Public Sector Accounting.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
•Association of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ACA) 2011
•Membership of Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered) 2010
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Feb 2015- Mar 2016 Elkris-Bio Health Foods Nigeria Limited
Chief Accountant
Provide quarterly report to the management system.
Investigate occurrence of fraud, embezzlement, and wasteful resources and recommends
Review internal administrative and accounting controls to safeguard resources and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Develop a long-range audit plan.
Reward of operational area of stewardship of resources and compliance with established policies and regulations.
Provide quarterly report to the management system.
Jan 2013- Jan 2105 Blue- Con Subsea Limited
Finance Manager.
Reduced office overhead cost of Blue-con Subsea Limited by 41% within the period of two years.
Re-negotiated the period of payment from 45 days to 30 days and constant follow up for prompt payment from our client Addax Petroleum Nigeria Limited.
Liaising with Nigeria Petroleum Development Company Limited on financial matters as related to Blue-con Subsea Limited.
In the period of two years, I have been able to train staff on area of internal audit, control and accounting principles.
Negotiated on behalf of the company with Diamond Bank for a line of credit that is to the tune of 300 million naira.
Reviewing and analyzing of daily, weekly and monthly financial reports company decision making.
Developed existing relationship with our established client base.
Credit structuring, review and analysis.
Ensured cost of procurement seeks to obtain the best value for the company.
Preparation of invoices on work implemented off-shore.
Signing up of accounting documents.
Internal Audit officer
Oversee the internal financial activities of the company.
Checkmating of daily, weekly and monthly report of the company.
Develop existing relationship with our established client base.
Credit structuring, review and analysis.
Follow-up on significant findings from previous audit.
Reward of operational area of stewardship of resources and compliance with established policies and regulations.
Provide quarterly report to the management system.
Oct. 2011 – December 2013 University of Hertfordshire (Estates, Hospitality and Contract Service), United Kingdom
Procurement Officer
Coordinated and facilitated the acquisition of University of Hertfordshire cafeteria supplies
Reduced cost of purchases by 58% as against the 20% University of Hertfordshire target in the first and second quarters in 2012.
Prepared and managed request for proposals
Collated competitive quotations and present comparative alternatives to management with recommendation
Prepared purchasing order specification and payment conditions after management approval
Send out purchasing order
Ensured goods are delivered in timely manner
Ensured that the maximum stock level in the cafeteria store are properly maintained
Carried out cyclical and quarterly end stock checks in accordance with plans drawn up by the Procurement Manager.
Established and maintained effective working relationship with vendors.
Ensured cost of purchases seeks to obtain the best value for the company.
SKILLS DEMONSTRATED AS A MANAGER
Effective Communication and Presentation Skills- Demonstrated through interactions both at work and while at the University. Further strengthened by group presentation and presentation of academic research work.
Time and Self-Management Skills- Successfully demonstrated while studying in University and also whilst working to identify strategies to meet targeted goals at Peace and Success Hotel.
Business Management Skills- Demonstrated whilst dealing with customers at Peace and Success Hotel whist working as a Manager.
IT Skills: Microsoft Office including MS Word, Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
Accounting Package- Sage, Peachtree, Quick book etc at Blue-Con Subsea Limited.
October 2010-August 2011
PA Adebimpe and Co Nig Limited
Develop existing relationship with our established client base.
Credit structuring, review and analysis.
Follow-up on significant findings from previous audit.
Investigate occurrence of fraud, embezzlement, and wasteful resources and recommends control to the management to prevent such occurrences.
Review internal administrative and accounting controls to safeguard resources and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Develop a long-range audit plan.
June 2009 – July 2010
OFFICE OF HEAD OF SERVICE UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE
Account Officer
Duties:
Prompt acknowledgement of letters from customers and keeping them informed of developments
Offering a professional and courteous service to all government officials.
Decision-making with regards to whether complaints should be upheld or rejected especially in case of a mis-sold product or claims.
Adhering to internal complaint handling standards and ensuring compliance with legal requirements, industry regulations, organizational policies and professional codes
Signing up of accounting documents.
Increasing the market share of the company and generating new businesses
Rendering of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Credit structuring, review and analysis.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Reduced cost of purchases by 58% as against 20% University of Hertfordshire target in the first and second quarters in 2012
Reduce the overhead cost of Blue-con Subsea limited within two month of resumption by 41%
In the period of two years, I have been able to train staff on area of internal audit, control and accounting principles.
Effectively set up accounting applications such as Peachtree, Quick book etc.
SKILLS
team work, strong analytical skills, ability to work under pressure, confidence, honest, self motivated, resourceful and always willing to learn new ways and methods of work, proficiency in using excel, power point, (forecasting software), time management, ability to build rapport, negotiation skills and presentation skills
INTEREST
Traveling, reading, meeting people around the world, playing and watching football.
REFEREES
Available On Request