ICAEW Chartered Accountant and Finance Analyst

Adetutu Shonibare

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Tel: 078**-***-*** E-mail: ********@*****.***

Personal Profile

A qualified ICAEW and ICAN Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience in management accounting, financial reporting, audit, budgeting, and financial analysis across public, property, and commercial sectors. Experienced in preparing management accounts, monitoring budgets, performing reconciliations, supporting audits, and providing financial insights to support decision-making. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in Excel, financial systems, and process improvement. Committed to delivering accurate financial information, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting organisational objectives through effective financial management.

Key Skills

Expertise in financial reporting, auditing, and tax compliance.

Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, and ERP systems.

Team leadership and business development strategies.

Strong analytical abilities, experienced in data analytics and AI in accounting.

Familiar with international financial standards and regulatory compliance.

Employment

FEB 2025 – PRESENT Cardiff Council

Business Support Officer (via Octave Recruitment Agency)

Deliver high-quality administrative and operational support within the Council's residential services for young people.

Support financial administration activities including petty cash, purchase orders, purchase card transactions, budget monitoring, and expenditure tracking.

Assist managers with financial information and budget reports to support operational decision-making.

Monitor financial transactions, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate recording of expenditure in line with organisational procedures.

Prepare and maintain financial records, reports, and supporting documentation in compliance with internal controls and governance requirements.

Coordinate effectively with finance teams, service managers, and external stakeholders to support service delivery.

Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection and financial regulations.

JUN 2023 – PRESENT Samye Foundation Wales

Finance Administrator (Volunteer)

Streamlined invoicing and bank reconciliation processes, improving financial accuracy and reducing processing times.

Recorded and maintained accurate financial transactions, ensuring timely banking of cash and cheques and supporting effective cash flow management.

Assisted in preparing financial reports, management information, and expenditure analyses to support senior management decision-making.

Performed account reconciliations and investigated variances to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.

Supported budgeting activities by monitoring expenditure against budget allocations and highlighting trends for management review.

JUL 2024 – OCT 2024 Absolute Property Management Solutions Ltd.

Accounts Manager (Contract)

Led a team of accountants, improving the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and ensuring timely VAT compliance.

Produced management accounts and financial reports for clients, budget holders, and senior stakeholders across a portfolio of managed properties.

Supervised billing processes for service charges, ground rent, and recharges, significantly reducing billing discrepancies.

Managed the preparation of year-end service charge accounts and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.

Oversaw cash flow monitoring, budget management, and variance analysis across multiple managed sites, identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial performance.

Delivered financial reports and analysis to clients, improving transparency and supporting informed decision-making.

Worked closely with clients and operational teams to resolve account queries, explain financial information, and improve customer satisfaction.

Supported external audits and financial reviews by preparing supporting schedules, reconciliations, and financial documentation.

Contributed to process improvements that strengthened financial controls and enhanced reporting accuracy across the property portfolio.

MAR 2022 – JAN 2023 Taxaide Professional Services Limited

Senior Associate (Accounting & Audit)

•Led a team in preparing IFRS-compliant management accounts and audited financial statements for clients in various sectors.

•Provided sustainable tax solutions, resulting in improvement in client tax compliance.

•Ensured efficient and effective service delivery to clients, leading team members and managing risks to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

MAR 2019 – FEB 2022 RS & O Global Services Limited

Senior Associate/Accountant

•Led audits of inventory, fixed assets, and tax investigations, interacting with company representatives to gather information for tax assessments.

•Processed records and documents to assist the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in determining tax liabilities during national tax audits.

•Liaised with FIRS on Companies Income Tax (CITA), Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), and with Lagos Inland Revenue Service (LIRS) on PAYE.

•Documented financial transactions, prepared monthly financial statements, annual budgets, and managed receivables and payables.

•Ensured compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and interacted with external auditors to complete statutory audits.

•Provided tax services, including filing returns and ensuring compliance with tax requirements, and assisted in product pricing and stock management.

MAR 2014 – FEB 2019 Sparkview Hospital Limited

Accountant

•Led audits of inventory, fixed assets, and tax investigations, interacting with companies’ management.

•Documented financial transactions by entering accounting information into general ledger.

•Prepared monthly statement of financial position, profit or loss statement, and other reports.

•Observed periodic stock taking with detailed examination of company’s stock position.

•Prepared annual budget and comparison of actual results with budget on a monthly basis.

•Managed receivables and payables.

•Ensured the company comply and adhere to tax and other regulatory requirements.

•Assisted in the determination of product pricing in relation to features offered and competitors pricing.

•Interacted with external auditors in completing statutory audit and implementation of external auditors’ recommendations.

Education

2024 University of South Wales, United Kingdom

MSc. in Forensic Audit and Accounting

2021 University of Lagos, Nigeria

MSc. in Accounting

2012 University of Lagos, Nigeria

BSc. in Accounting (First Class Honors)

Professional Certification

•Qualified Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), 2026

•Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), 2017

•Associate Accounting Technician (AAT), Association of Accounting Technicians West Africa, 2010

References

Available upon request.

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