SAHEED ADEWALE LASISI

Winnipeg, MB R*T *G* 431-***-**** ad2cb8@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly effective CFO with over 20 years of experience skilled in leadership, strategic thinking, and finance. Seeking to improve finances and revenue in the new assignment. At CardinalStone Registrars, helped to raise Finance Income to over US$ 10 million from partly US$ 2.5 million for five consecutive years through creative analysis and strategic investments. Work with cross-functional teams to create and improve new digital income.

A top-notch CFO with a proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with a good understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership. Collaborative with a relentless work ethic.

SKILLS

Data presentation

Confidence

Strategic Thinking

Team-building

Future-proofing

Tech Savvy

Building Relationships

Analytical Mindset

Strong Technical Skill

Controllership

Resilience

Treasury Management Expertise

Project Management

Negotiation

Financial Management

Business planning

Leadership

Effective Communication

Adaptability & Agility

Continuous learning

WORK HISTORY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 05/1/2022 to 02/02/2023

CARDINALSTONE FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Offer advice to CEO and Board regarding spending and budget questions.

Develop and maintain strong relationship with CBN.

Hire and oversee leaders in Treasury and Financial Control Departments, including giving directions and delivering periodical evaluations.

Exercising appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability

Driving strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies

Working closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy

Fostering work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover

Building relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization

Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.

Managing financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance

Cultivating company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration

Initiating strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.

Monitoring key business risks and established risk management procedures.

Communicating business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.

Collaborating with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.

Analyzing industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.

Creating succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 07/1/2013 to 04/30/2022

CARDINALSTONE REGISTRARS LIMITED

Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management

Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable

Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns

Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports

Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments

Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets

Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits

Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits

Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions

Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management

Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments

Analyzed inventory strategy, reduced expenses and renegotiated contracts with vendors to increase profit margin

DEPUTY HEAD-FINANCIAL CONTROL 10/26/2006 to 06/30/2013

FCMB INVESTMENT BANKING GROUP LAGOS

Met accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budgets and scheduling expenditures

Achieved accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and preparing and completing action plans

Confirmed financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses

Established financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information

Enforced and established proper accounting methods, policies and principles

Monitored and analyzed accounting data and produced financial reports or statements with Symbols

Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy

Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies

Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies

Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions

Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review

INVESTMENT CONTROLLER-AIICO INSURANCE PLC 02/012002 to 12/31/2005

Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic

Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs

Liaised with financial institutions to secure project funding and optimize financial resources

Led financial planning and forecasting process to allocate resources in line with business demands

Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance

Coordinated with external auditors to enforce compliance with financial regulations and standards

Prepared and presented financial reports to inform senior management and board of directors

Worked 10 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses

to improve planning process and results

EDUCATION

Chartered Professional Accountant (In view)

Fellow Chartered Accountant Accounting 2011

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria

Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

Admitted into the Senior organ of the Institute

Associate Chartered Accountant Accounting 2000

The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria

Professional development completed in Accounting & Finance

Inducted and admitted as a member to the Accounting Body

Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

B.Sc Accounting 2004

Adekunle Ajasin University (formerly Ondo State University), Akungba, Ondo State, Nigeria

MBA FINANCE 2006

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

The Nigerian Stock Exchange Authorized Clerkship License Stockbrokerage 2014

The Nigerian Exchange, LAGOS

Associate Chartered Stockbroker Finance 2014

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, Lagos

Professional development completed in Stock brokerage

Inducted and admitted as a Professional

AFFILIATIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CERTIFICATIONS

2022 Senior Management Program, Lagos Business School - 5 months

2009 Leadership Training, Euromoney Learning-1 month

2015 The CFO Program, Euromoney Learning-1 month

2007 Effective Treasury Operations & Management-FITC-1 month

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