TORORE OLUFUNKE AKE
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SUMMARY
A well-seasoned analytical finance professional with 10 years of success in the financial sector,
financial reporting, analysis and project management.
Diversified, progressive experience in the analysis of financial / economic data supporting enterprise
decision making including marketing and investments, financial planning, forecasting, credit
underwriting, management, reconz ciliations, and cost analysis.
A Critical thinker who continually seeks to improve accounting processes. Accurate and detailed
with planning, budgeting and accounting expertise.
HIGHLIGHTS
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Budgeting and forecasting
Project, Visio, Access Internet & Email, Variance analysis
Microsoft Office Outlook, SharePoint, Financial modeling
Lotus Notes, Primavera, SAP, Superior time management
LiveMeeting, WebEx, Clarity Complex problem solving
Proficiency in English Accurate forecasting
Self-motivated professional
MS Office Suite
Advanced computer proficiency
Sales and marketing
Financial reporting expert
Financial reporting expert
Bookkeeping
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Grew assets under management by 50% in 6 months
Increased balance sheet size through professional networking, loan
reviews and marketing.
Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales,
resulting in a 60% increase in annual sales.
Helped grow bank's revenue
Increased efficiency of discrepancy investigations
EXPERIENCE
09/2013 to 06/2016 SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
FIRST CITY MONUMENT BANK PLC WEST AFRICA
Analyze financial information obtained from clients to determine
strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives.
Review clients' accounts and results regularly to determine economic plans
Implement financial planning recommendations.
Creation and Monitoring of risk accounts on a weekly, monthly, quarterly
and annual basis.
Increase overall annual branch sales and revenue
Partner with business development to identify major account
opportunities. Assist senior-level credit officers with complex loan
applications.
Supply necessary industry and market research to target new businesses.
Analyze utilization and capacity against performance goals.
Coordinate with underwriters, lenders, loan managers and legal teams to
manage portfolios.
Monitor and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and financial
ratios. Facilitate month-end close processes, and account
reconciliations.
Analyze pricing and sales for all business products.
02/2012 to 07/2013 FINANCIAL ANALYST
ECOBANK PLC WEST AFRICA
Analyze financial information obtained from clients to determine
strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives.
Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales,
which resulted in a 60% increase in annual sales.
Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
Created charts and graphs to illustrate daily, monthly and annual
financial reports.
Developed, produced and enhanced risk reports for all business units.
Partnered with business development to identify major account
opportunities.
Diligently reviewed the specialty loan portfolio for compliance with all
reporting requirements.
Supplied necessary industry and market research to target new
businesses.
Coordinated with underwriters, lenders, loan managers and legal teams
to manage portfolios.
Prepare all Financial Reporting requirements package.
Perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations, account analysis,
accrual calculations, and other related accounting
documents/schedules.
Prepare management performance report
Prepare foreign currency transactions analysis and its impact on financial
results
Income analysis
Calculate withholding tax receipts for Corporate Tax
Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency
and performance.
Cross train as back-ups for other staff in the case of emergencies.
Review and research accounting transactions.
02/2009 to 01/2012 FINANCIAL ANALYST
OCEANIC BANK PLC WEST AFRICA
Analyzed pricing and sales for all business products.
Handled cost and benefit analysis for diverse marketing campaign
projects.
Defined project deliverables and monitored status of tasks
Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to
review project status and proposed changes.
Prospecting and conversion of corporate and commercial customers
Analyze corporate business processes for profitability.
Managed over 500 business accounts using the 80/20 principle
successfully increased the branch's balance sheet by 60% in sales and
20% in revenue
Providing financial solutions for large business corporate and
organizations.
Monthly analysis of Management performance report on Fin track
software Track and review monthly contribution (Gross profit)
Provide financial support and analysis to operations and marketing for
strategic business decisions and cost saving initiatives
Deposit mobilization for current, savings and time deposits
Creation and monitoring of Risk assets i.e. Term loan, time loan, Overdraft,
leases, mortgages, credit cards
Sourcing and processing of contingent liabilities such as: Advance
payment guarantees Performance bonds Bid bonds
Sourcing and processing trade finance transactions such as: Letters of
credits (confirmed and unconfirmed) Bills for collections, Import finance
facility
Collection and processing of both federal and state government taxes
Cross selling of all the bank's products including e- business, alternate
channels, payment and collection tools like POS terminals, e-invoicing
solutions, auto -pay platforms, on line banking, etc.
Timely rendition of financial reports for business meetings and budget
sessions
Completion of all assigned tasks within the stipulated time frame
Maintain a CABAL that is commensurate with budget and overall
projections for the branch
Gather intelligence information on product performance, customer
attitudes and new business/product opportunities for the attention of
the Branch Manager
Identify customers' needs, proactively seek to provide products/services
to meet such needs and advice on appropriate selection of banks
products
Effectively manage customer relationships (internal and external types)
Efficiently and effectively liaise with internal departments.
Supervised and trained over 20 employees.
Audited internal financial processes on a quarterly basis.
01/2006 to 01/2009 BANKING/FINANCIAL ANALYST
ZENITH BANK PLC, WEST AFRICA
Prospecting and conversion of corporate and commercial customers
Providing financial solutions for large business corporate and
organizations.
Deposit mobilization for current, savings and time deposits
Creation and monitoring of Risk assets i.e. Term loan, term loan Overdraft,
leases, mortgages
Sourcing and processing of contingent liabilities such as: a)Advance
payment guarantees b)Performance bonds c) Bid bonds
Sourcing and processing trade finance transactions such as: Letters of
credits (confirmed and unconfirmed) Bills for collections, Import finance
facility
Relationship management of all existing customers using 80/20 principle.
Collection and processing of both federal and state government taxes
Cross selling of all the bank's products including e- business products.
Timely rendition of marketing reports for business meetings and budget
sessions Timely rendition of customer's monthly statement and all other
bank's correspondences
Completion of all assigned tasks within the stipulated time frame.
BUSINESS TREASURY OFFICER
Sourcing for investments
Booking and liquidation of customer's investment as per rate
guide/agreed rate.
Filing of all customer's correspondences to the bank
Timely rendition of customer's investment certificates.
Regular monitoring of rates in line with Pool rate
Maintaining and monitoring of an investment blotter.
08/2005 to 12/2005 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/FINANCIAL ANALYST
NNB INTERNATIONAL BANK - WEST AFRICA
Generated new accounts by implementing effective networking and
content marketing strategies.
Exceeded targeted sales goals by 20%.
Delivered performance updates, quarterly business reviews and planned
meetings.
Optimized current revenue streams by networking for additional business
prospects with established clients.
Planned strategic brand-building events to expand the product portfolio.
Tracked RFPs and bids to develop new business opportunities.
Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how specific
products could meet their needs
Cultivated relationships with key players in various industries to
create ongoing and mutually beneficial referral systems.
Answered customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
Developed growth plans by identifying key clients, key targets and
priority service lines.
Collaborated with account executives to penetrate new accounts
identify potential customers and coordinate product demonstrations.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
05/2004 to 07/2005
EDUCATION
REFERENCES
INTERESTS
SKILLS
ASSISTANT RETAIL ANALYST
NATIONAL BANK - WEST AFRICA
Deposit mobilization Relationship management and customer retention
Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints Prepare
monthly management reports Highlight business performances and
variances.
Deputy team Leader
Relationship Management.
Motivate and inspire team members.
MBA: Finance
OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA
Finance
BSC (Hons) GEOLOGY (2002) OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY AGO-IWOYE, OGUN
STATE WEST AFRICA
Date of Birth: February 05, 1980
Married
Female
Authorized to work in U.S for any employer
References are available on request
Basic, intermediate & advanced credit training
Brain teasers, swimming, dancing
Generate financial models and templates utilizing Excel spreadsheet,
including Pivot Tables and Macros
Designed and implemented relational databases utilizing MS Access, Excel.
Prepared presentations utilizing PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office
Applications
Basic, intermediate and Advance credit training
Project management skills
Strong passion for research and analysis