Financial Accountant
Resume:
ADEBOWALE ODUSOTE
No **, Ore-meji Street, Odo-Ona Elewe, Orita Challenge, Oyo State 080******** ***********@*****.*** Date of Birth: 22 April 1991.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strategic and analytical finance professional with over 5 years of success in financial reporting, analysis and project management. Consistently meets deadlines, resolves discrepancies, and increases company revenue. Highly skilled at maximizing productivity through detailed analysis and process improvements. Keen to work in a challenge-oriented environment with the opportunity for career development while executing the organization's mission and vision.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Entrusted to lead audit engagements within four months of hire.
Always completed tax returns on time without ever compromising on quality.
Accomplished a variety of challenging tasks simultaneously and efficiently.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory-tracking spreadsheets. HIGHLIGHTS
Financial Modeling
Variance Analysis
Accurate Forecasting
Superior Research Skills
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education: Guidance and Counseling and Economics, November 2012. University Of Ibadan - Ibadan, Oyo State.
B.Ed. (Hons)
High School Diploma: August 2008
All Saints' College. - Jericho, Ibadan, Oyo State. Secondary School Certificate Education (SSCE)
High School Diploma: August 2004
The Vale College, Iyaganku GRA - Ibadan, Oyo State Junior Secondary School Certificate Education (JSSCE) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants [ACCA (Final Level)]
ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (September 2017) CERTIFICATIONS
ACCA Ethics and Professionalism Skills - Certificate of Success (May 2020) WORK HISTORY
Financial Accountant, January 2019 to Current
Oriental Food Industry Limited Nigeria – Km 14, Ibadan-Lagos ExpressWay, Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Monthly preparation of Management Accounts.
Contributes to financial and operational risk reduction by evaluating effectiveness of controls and subsystems.
Analyzes and prepares annual budgets to contain costs, minimize losses and assure compliance with internal controls.
Applies proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Produces timely and accurate financial and progress reports and submits for consideration during key decision-making procedures.
Coordinating with both internal and external auditors and providing required information and documentations/schedules to ensure a smooth internal and statutory audit exercise.
Analyzes general ledger accounts during the Period End Closing Activities to identify costs that qualifies for capitalization.
Performs advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
Partakes in General ledger and Cost center review during Period End Closing Activities to ensure that the financial statements truly represent company.
Monthly preparation of “Financial Performance Report”, analyzing financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions to be reviewed by the Finance Manager.
Tracks and record movement of all assets including Acquisition, Depreciation/Impairment, Transfers and Disposal of Assets in accordance with IFRS and company policies.
Perform SAP operations to capitalize all newly acquired assets in accordance with the company's policy.
Supports monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and reconciles production operations and general ledger.
Account Receivable Executive and Credit Controller, April 2017 to December 2018 Oriental Food Industry Limited Nigeria – Km 14, Ibadan-Lagos ExpressWay, Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Minimized accounts receivable collections and reconciled customer invoices and statements.
Controlled credit exposure by providing financial order management support to minimize risk and obtain timely payment.
Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.
Worked in tandem with sales team and customers to negotiate payments and verify account reconciliations.
Constantly reviewing distributor's performance and monitor their work, so that relevant information can be provided to the management.
Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
Planning, designing, developing and implementing different sales activities by researching the customer's needs and requirements.
Reviewed customer files on regular basis to make sure receivables were in sound condition.
Made decisions and recommendations about extending lines of credit. Team Lead, Payroll Accounting and Tax, April 2016 to March 2017 Oriental Food Industry Limited Nigeria – Km 14, Ibadan-Lagos ExpressWay, Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
Uploaded time records into SAP and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Reviewed time records for 300+ employees to verify accuracy of information.
Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
Orchestrated and deployed unprecedented online employee timekeeping program to improve measurements of overtime and employee work hours.
Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
Collaborated with human resources personnel to accurately and efficiently track leave time.
Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using SAP and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits. Tax Accountant, April 2015 to March 2016
Oriental Food Industry Limited Nigeria – Km 14, Ibadan-Lagos ExpressWay, Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo State
Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.
Managed filing of federal, state and local taxes within established time frames for business with staff headcount of 300.
Handled the requirements of deduction under Income Tax and Service Tax Laws as per Statutory Compliance/Regulations.
Managed all tasks in relation with the local, state and federal income tax, excise duty, property and transaction taxes.
Fulfilled Statutory Compliance – Income Tax, Company Income Tax, Education Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Withholding Tax, Value Added Tax, Pensions etc.
Coordinated for internal, statutory, government audits.
Prepared federal and state income tax returns for employees. Audit Officer, April 2014 to March 2015
Akinola Sanya And Co (Chartered Accountants) – No 127, Old Lagos Road, Ibadan, Oyo State
Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings. Career Counselor, March 2013 to March 2014
Express Way Primary School – Ikosi, Ketu, Lagos State
Instituted mentoring program between Junior and Senior High School students, increasing student development and enthusiasm for learning.
Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
Created survey to assess students' interests, goals, home situations, support systems and career and development needs.
Provided direct counseling service to students in the classroom at least once a week. TRAININGS
Managing Tax Audits and Investigations, KPMG (2017).
Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing (SAP) (2015).
Managing Transaction Taxes, KPMG (2015).
Skills Acquisition and Capacity Building Training, NYSC (2013). LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
HOU, Payroll and Tax Unit, Oriental Food Industry Limited, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Social Prefect, All Saint's College, Ibadan Oyo State. INTERESTS
Reading and writing books and articles
Solving Puzzles
Meeting New People
Listening to Music
REFEREES
Abass Adebisi (FCA)
Chief Accountant,
Oriental Food Industry Limited,
Km 14, Ibadan-Lagos Express Way, Ibadan.
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Ogungbesan Adesoji (FCCA)
Financial Controller,
Mouka Limited,
Plot ‘M' Awosika Avenue, Ikeja Industrial Estate, Lagos. *******@*******.***
Gbenga Odusote (ACA)
Deputy Financial Controller,
State Treasury Office,
Lagos State Government,
Alausa Ikeja, Lagos.
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