Accounting, Finance

ADENIRAN-ISRAEL OLUBUNMI

Block *,Flat *, Brick Estate, Lakeview Phase 2 Amuwo Odofin Town, Lagos, Nigeria

Email: **********************@*****.***

Phone: 234**********

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Well-qualified financial systems leader with offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Customer service

Financial analysis

Performance review

Cost Control and reduction

Reporting and documentation

Effective communication

Project Management

Team Leadership

Taxation Proficiency

Organization skill

Account Reconciliation specialist

Budget Administration

Knowledge in IFRS and GAAP

Proficient at Microsoft Excel and Sage 50

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Finance Manager

CHEETEAH PRESS LTD, Amuwo Odofin May 2017 -to date

Created organizational structures to improve the accounting and finance functions for the company.

Recommending, developing and implementing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its position and profitability.

Leading two departments (Finance and Procurement) and provide guidance to a team of 6 members.

Supervising importation process of raw materials worth over N200m.

Reduced material cost by 10% in my first year.

Maintaining and monitoring fund including inflow and outflow such that the company was able to save 10% of total turnover after all expenditure in 2 years.

Collecting, analyzing and managing quantitative data and creating meaningful reports to lead business improvement.

Preparing financial reports for Finance Director to aid in the budget processes and support accurate decision making.

Preparing and submitting quarterly and yearly tax forms and returns to meet local, state and federal requirements.

Reviewing blueprints and specifications to understand each job and planning the correct sequence, minimizing errors and avoiding wasted materials.

Reviewing the incoming orders and assigning work to the Job Planning Officer to maintain a demanding schedule.

. Accounting Consultant( Freelancer)

HE’S ALIVE CHAPEL CHURCH, Amuwo Odofin 2016 - 2017

Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Enhanced budget administration by reviewing Donations and Expenditure reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.

Collaborated with Account Officers and Church Finance Committee to comply with accounting needs for project maintenance requirements.

Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.

Assisted clients navigate interactions with tax authorities and legal concerns related to financial matters.

Set up Payroll system using Microsoft Excel

Branch Control Officer

FCMB/FINBANK – Victoria Island 2008- 2016

Prepared and presented clear and concise audit reports and documentation including support analysis.

Monitored proprietary systems and applications to prevent unauthorized access.

Personally conducted ongoing reviews of all operating procedures and monitored compliance to laid down policies and procedures.

Successfully saved the bank from being penalized due to under remittance of withholding tax for a particular month to Lagos state government

Drastically reduced incidence of fraud of dry posting as unraveled during call over of transaction tickets.

Unraveled cases of mismanagement of asset during fixed asset verification exercise.

Recovered 90% of the total amount fraudulently withdrawn from a deceased customer’s account by the account broker.

Reconciled outstanding items in general ledger.

Trained new intakes on internal control activities.

Chief Accountant

PHARMA DEKO PLC, Agbara Industrial Estate 2003-2007

Accomplished 50% reduction in administrative expenses by streamlining operations.

Worked with the team that prepared the company financial statement which earned an award with Nigeria Stock Exchange in the year 2002 for transparency in details.

Managed payroll operations for team of employees.

Led the team that set up D-tracking accounting software.

Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.

Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records to boost regulatory compliance

Resolved valued added Tax outstanding issue.

EDUCATION

MBA International Business Management

LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY, Lagos, Nigeria 2006

B.Sc. Banking and Finance 2002

LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY, Lagos, Nigeria

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA)

Associate, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ACA)

TRAININGS

IFRS Training organized by the institute of Chartered accountants of Nigeria; October 2019

First accounting technology summit April 2019

Bank Inspection and Control organized by FCMB

ISO 9001-2008 training organized by FCMB

First Aid and CPR training and certification

Fire Safety Management 2014

Training on Introduction to Project Management( In view)

OTHER DETAILS

IFRS Training organized by the institute of Chartered accountants of Nigeria; October 2019

First accounting technology summit April 2019

Bank Inspection and Control organized by FCMB

ISO 9001-2008 training organized by FCMB

First Aid and CPR training and certification

Fire Safety Management 2014

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