ABRAHAM AKADI

Home Address: * ******* *****, ***********, *******, L9W5H7 Email:ad16fm@r.postjobfree.com Cell:647-***-****

SUMMARY

A seasoned, focused and passionate Finance and Accounting professional with over 10 years’ practical experience in Financial Account reporting, Analysis, Financial Audit and Internal control, Treasury and corporate finance, Credit control and receivable management, Marketing, sales and customer relationship management and cyber security analyst.

SKILLS

Good interpersonal relationship, excellent leadership skills with excellent training ability.

Highly numerate, meticulous, strong business acumen, clear communication with good inferential skill.

Competent, quick-witted and well-grounded in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP.

Possesses Strong Analytical and Presentation skills with clear communication skills

A problem solver, flexible and adapt faster, with strong personal character useful for independent judgment.

Reputed for always showing initiatives and performing tasks effectively.

Cyber security expert in Access control, Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Security Principles and Security Operations

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Financial Controller Jan 2023 – To Date

Aikhoshol Resources Limited (Operators of Prestige Superstores / Mart)

Determining financial and business objectives.

Designing and implementing systems, policies and procedures to facilitate internal financial control

Preparation of annual budget, monitoring and trend forecasting

Coordination and preparation of financial statements and other MIS reports for Executive management internal usage

Preparation of external financial statements

Cash flow forecasting and management

Reconciliation of control accounts and sorting out of discrepancies

Develop, update finance and management policies and procedures

Fixed asset management

Inventory Management and control

Cost and sales analysis

Supervisory / Leadership and management complexity

Working closely with the Internal and External Auditors

Business Executive May 2014 – To Date

Mervic Global Distributors (Logistics / Services)

Directing the overall affairs of the Company

Formulating high level strategic direction of the company.

Reviewing Financial reports in line with the set budget

Formulating and successfully implementing company policy.

Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company.

Maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the Chair of the board.

Putting in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems.

Ensuring that the operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by the management and other employees.

Closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and budgets.

Taking remedial action where necessary and informing the board of significant changes.

Accountant Sep 2007 – Apr 2014

Allied Atlantic Distilleries Ltd

Determining financial and business objectives.

Designing and implementing systems, policies and procedures to facilitate internal financial control

Preparation of annual budget, monitoring and trend forecasting

Coordination and preparation of financial statements and other MIS reports for Executive management internal usage

Preparation of external financial statements

Cash flow forecasting and management

Reconciliation of control accounts and sorting out of discrepancies

Develop, update finance and management policies and procedures

Fixed asset management

Inventory Management and control

Cost and sales analysis

Remittance of foreign currency for import advance and other expenses

Year-end accounting adjustments

Supervisory / Leadership and management complexity

Working closely with the Internal and External Auditors

Branch Accountant Dec 2003 –Aug 2007

Grand Oak Limited

Monitor and govern all financial transactions, performs balance sheet analysis, operating expense review, Profit and Loss variance analysis.

Collate/Performs robust financial analysis monthly like growth, profitability, liquidity & efficiency analysis.

Prepare monthly financial reports.

Making Journal entries, Accruals/provisions, prepayments/depreciations to account and month end functions.

Reconcile project bank accounts analyze cash balances and monitor the release of payments.

Review all financial aspects of agreements and Work breakdown structure for cost baseline.

Keeping track of payable vouchers and expenditures, purchase orders, vendor invoices and bank statements.

Lead timely reporting of data/facilitate special projects and support resolution of historical accounting issue.

Complete qualitative and quantitative analysis of budgets, coordinate year-end audits by external auditors.

Create and maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with all financial regulations and company procedures and keeping informed about current finance and accounting legislation.

Ensure that all project accounting records are updated and within established guidelines of GAAP.

EDUCATION

Higher National Diploma, Accounting 2002

Diploma, Supply Chain and Logistics Management In View

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) 2023

CyberArk Certified Trustee 2022

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) 2007

Associate Accounting Technician (AAT) 1997

Contact this candidate