Financial Reporting Regulatory Compliance

OLADIMEJI OLAKUNLE SHERIFF

Ogudu Lagos, Nigeria.

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Professional Summary

Strategic and results-driven Finance & Administration Manager with 18+ years of experience in financial management, budgeting, procurement, and administrative leadership. Adept at managing multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing financial resources to drive operational efficiency. Proven success in donor-funded projects, financial reporting, payroll administration, procurement, and grants management. Skilled in ERP systems (SAP, QuickBooks), risk mitigation, and stakeholder collaboration. Known for integrity, accuracy, and leadership in achieving financial and administrative excellence.

Key Skills

• Financial Strategy & Planning

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Procurement & Vendor Negotiation

• Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Donor-Funded Project Management

• Grants Management & Financial Reporting

• ERP & Financial Software (QuickBooks, SAP)

• Process Optimization & Cost Reduction

• Leadership & Team Development

Professional Experience

Finance & Administrative Manager

Direct Construction Nigeria Ltd, Lagos State

Oct 2020 – Present

• Oversee financial planning, analysis, and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.

• Manage annual budgets exceeding $20 million, optimizing financial efficiency and cost control.

• Administer payroll, VAT refunds, tax filings, and financial disbursements with full regulatory compliance.

• Streamline procurement processes, negotiating contracts to reduce costs by 15%.

• Develop financial policies and internal controls, reducing financial discrepancies by 20%.

• Supervise and mentor a team of 14 finance and administrative professionals, enhancing team productivity.

• Managed financial reporting, cost control, and procurement for major real estate projects, ensuring budget adherence and regulatory compliance.

• Oversaw financial aspects of property acquisitions, lease agreements, and asset tracking, ensuring accuracy and cost efficiency.

• Supervised financial transactions related to contractors, suppliers, and service providers in real estate development, ensuring timely and compliant payments.

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Senior Financial Officer

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Port Harcourt, Rivers State Sept 2015 – Sept 2020

• Led financial reporting and grant compliance for donor-funded programs worth $10M+.

• Conducted financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, reducing expenditures by 12%.

• Developed and implemented internal controls, ensuring 100% compliance with donor and Nigerian financial policies.

• Managed financial audits and risk assessments, securing clean audit reports for five consecutive years.

• Oversaw procurement and vendor payments, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Administrative Coordinator

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

• Managed administrative operations, including scheduling, procurement, and vendor management.

• Implemented financial documentation processes, improving efficiency by 25%.

• Processed payroll and ensured tax compliance, minimizing errors and delays. Administrative Coordinator

Femi Johnson & Co Ltd (FJC), Ibadan, Oyo State

(1993 – 2015)

• Led monthly financial reporting and reconciliation for a multinational parent company.

• Prepared detailed financial schedules and budget forecasts, reducing discrepancies by 18%.

• Managed fixed assets accounting and general ledger coordination for improved financial oversight. Education

Bachelor of Science in Finance

Achievers University, Ado Ekiti, Ondo State Dec 2020 Certifications

• Certified Internal Control Auditor (CICA)

• Associate of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ACA)

• Associate of Accounting Technician Scheme (AAT)

Technical Proficiencies

• Financial Software: QuickBooks, SAP

• Productivity Tools: MS Office Suite, Google Workspace

• Data Analysis Tools: Tableau, Power BI

Additional Experience

• Financial Management & Compliance: Led financial operations for donor-funded projects, ensuring adherence to U.S. and Nigerian regulations.

• Procurement & Vendor Compliance: Supervised transparent bidding, contract negotiations, and procurement processes to maintain financial integrity.

• Grants & Budget Management: Monitored and reported project spending, ensuring alignment with donor- approved budgets.

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Developed policies and controls to minimize financial risks and ensure audit readiness.

Referees

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