TOLULOPE AFOLAYAN

* ******** ******* ***** *** Ajibade Street Baruwa Ipaja Lagos, Nigeria +234********** ad1trb@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY

Accounts Specialist with 5+ years of experience. Dedicated to maintaining general ledgers and financial statements, Preparation of financial and accounting reports, Tax returns and Accounts reconciliation. In recent years I have had a focus on dealing with invoicing-related correspondence, answering clients’ billing queries, and initiating collections on accounts that are past due. WORK EXPERIENCE

October 2020 – Present Account Officer Elkris Bio Health Foods Nigeria Limited Lagos, Nigeria

● Performed AR duties including invoicing, investigating chargebacks, discrepancies and reconciliations.

● Monitored invoice records in processing systems and databases to identify inappropriate project code use, proactively resolving them with timely escalation of unresolved cases.

● Ensured compliance with relevant financial and accounting policies and procedures.

● Drafted accounting summary reports with income activity itemized by portfolio and maintained a record of error-free monthly reconciliations.

● Implemented processes to improve the workflow of AR roles, which improved time work and aged receivables by 75%.

● Created new customer accounts and carried out associated data entry into the central database, consistently beating targets for completion.

● Assisted Accountant in performing project financial forecast, budget, scheduling, and creating work plans for specific projects using Excel.

● Created new policies and procedures around AR, cash flow and reconciliation processes, reducing average invoice processing time by 20%.

● Monitored project issues, analysed workable solutions and escalated matters to Project Manager, as needed.

● Provided supporting documents for external audits by state and federal law.

● Participated in monthly stock-taking exercise

Jan 2019 – Sep 2020 Internal Control Officer Foodcity Restaurant Lagos, Nigeria

● Performed full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.

● Identified anomalies, wastage, cost reduction, opportunities and overall business improvement opportunities.

● Identified loopholes and recommended risk aversion measures and cost savings to the management.

● Verified and maintained internal control checks and records including asset tags to ensure the safeguard of the company’s assets.

● Participated in market surveys and cheaper ways of sourcing key materials.

● Monitored sales and escalated feedback from customers as required.

● Responsible for all pre and post-payment audits in all areas, including material procurement, facilities management expenditures and project/construction expenditures.

● Participated in investigations, inspections and stock counts. Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 Account Officer Oaklands & Johnson Limited Lagos, Nigeria

● Investigated financial transactions and records daily.

● Prepared and updated account payables and receivables.

● Evaluated internal control systems and provided necessary suggestions.

● Assisted the Chief Accountant in preparing and delivering executive presentations, and quarterly forecasts to ensure accurate timelines.

● Handled the company’s expenses and payroll system.

● Administered and reconciled all accounts as well as reviewed incoming and outgoing invoices.

● Coordinated and facilitated meetings and distributed meeting minutes across staff to educate them on TAX deductions.

● Kept financial records and cultivated healthy relationships with external regulatory bodies such as TAX and Revenue offices.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 Audit Officer Woobs Resources Limited Lagos, Nigeria

● Evaluated financial reports for completeness and accuracy.

● Identified the financial risk of the organization and offered recommendations to reduce risk.

● Identified accounting and financial record-keeping processes that can be improved.

● Determined ways to cut costs and improve profitability.

● Participated in risk assessments, planning and executing information systems audits.

● Ensured procedures, policies, legislation and regulations were correctly followed and complied with.

● Communicated audit findings by preparing a final report.

● Ensured physical verification of all company’s assets. EDUCATION

January 2008 – May 2012 BSc. Accounting Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Nigeria SKILLS

Technical skills: Detail-oriented project coordinating, general ledger entry and maintenance, data entry, proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office suite, Sage 200 and excellent ability to learn new tools. Soft skills: Communication, teamwork, time management, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving and critical thinking.

Language: English

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) (In view) Professional stage

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