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Abiodun Akala
Finance Professional
Abule Egba,Lagos
Summary
Enterprising and Methodical Senior Financial Analyst with extensive cross-functional competence and practical experience in supply chain operations controlling, financial planning and reporting, financial management, accounting operations, as well as audit, control and monitoring. Result-oriented with proven track record of excellent modelling and reporting to facilitate executive-level decision making; rapidly adapting to new technology with specific expertise in the use of HFM, SAP, BI tools, MS Excel, PowerPoint, word and a range of other statistical software. Experienced in collaboratively working with multicultural teams to achieve set goals via excellent communication, team coordination and project management skills.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
9
9
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Reporting and Controlling Analyst
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc
Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos State
11.2019 - Current
- Ran and analyzed monthly revenue risk reports for executive team.
- Improved financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances and recommending actions to the management team.
- Improved reporting process through automation of reports which achieved major reporting milestone for the business.
- Delivered trade working capital framework to achieve set target.
- Played a major role in aligning monthly demand forecast with supply to ensure business outlook accuracy.
- Provided support to the general finance team to ensure operational efficiency.
- Prepared and reported monthly business actual results.
- Delivered the concise interactive dashboard for effective management of Peoples’ cost.
- Played a major role as a business key user in delivering a world-class business analysis tool.
- Organized and coordinated weekly business review meeting to drive and review business results.
- Delivered monthly business review report to the board and senior management team.
- Delivered monthly scenario planning on year-out outlook to the Global Business Group.
- Delivered and reported Budget and key year-out forecast within communicated deadlines
Partner, Finance, Administration and Strategy
Pelse Consulting
Yaba, Lagos
01.2020 - Current
- Assessed budget plans and present costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
- Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue stream development.
- Chaired partner meetings to drive discussion of matters important to firm operations, keeping discourse on-topic and moving at efficient pace.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Evaluated competitor data and statistics to develop business investment strategy and drive growth.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to help each prepare for job requirements.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Maintained agile, responsible organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
Supply Chain Controlling Analyst
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc.
Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos State
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Led monthly inventory count, investigating variances which resulted in material usage efficiency.
- Leveraged supply chain experience and comprehensive knowledge to monitor and control operational activities.
- Spearhead material price development and price variance analysis.
- Architect exceptional processes to curb overspend on maintenance and repairs against budget.
- Strengthened and managed conversion cost and CAPEX forecast.
- Facilitate processing of orders and bill of material review to manage material usage variance.
- Developed a business model which delivered total business cost of goods sold budget and monthly outlook.
- Provide insight to Supply chain business partners and senior management to deliver business results.
- Delivered monthly Standard Cost Price using latest cost estimate.
- Outperform expectations ensuring compliance of control and management of Technical Store Inventory.
Accountant
Syscodes Communications Limited
Ikeja, Lagos State
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books.
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing Profit or loss report, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Sage50 financial management system.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
Audit Senior
Gabriel Olusesi & Company
Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos State
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Supervised and developed associates and oversaw auditing activities across operational, personnel utilization and excessive billing areas.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
Financial Accounting Lead Instructor
Adventist High School II. Osun State
Ede, Osun State
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
- Made lessons interesting and engaging using art and visual aids to bolster learning.
- Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, math, and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
Audit Trainee
SIAO Chartered Accountants
Ikoyi, Lagos State
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Proofread audit reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
United Kingdom 12.2016 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
Ogun State 10.2011 - 08.2016
Skills
Financial budgeting and reporting
undefinedAffiliations
- Global Youth Ambassador | ROI Africa
- Global Youth Ambassador | A World At School
- Member | Young African Leaders Initiative Network
- Member | Global Socio-Economic and Financial Evolution Network (GSFEN)
- Member | Boardroom Institute
- Strategic Professional Student Member | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Fellow | African Young Leaders Fellowship Program 2019
Software
Oracle: Hyperion Financial Manaagement
Microsoft Excel
Power BI
SQL
Microsoft Power Point
Certification
Executive Mini-MBA in Leadership and Management - Accra Business School
Work Availability
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Training
- Proficiency Certificate in Human Resource Administration | UK Human Resource Institute
- Global Social Entrepreneurship | Philanthropy University
Quote
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Timeline
Partner, Finance, Administration and Strategy
Pelse Consulting
01.2020 - Current
Financial Reporting and Controlling Analyst
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc
11.2019 - Current
Certificate in Risk Management - International Business Management Institute, Berlin, Germany
09-2019
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business - ACCA
09-2019
Executive Mini-MBA in Leadership and Management - Accra Business School
08-2019
Supply Chain Controlling Analyst
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc.
05.2018 - 11.2019
Accountant
Syscodes Communications Limited
02.2018 - 05.2018
Audit Senior
Gabriel Olusesi & Company
11.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
12.2016 - 03.2021
Financial Accounting Lead Instructor
Adventist High School II. Osun State
11.2016 - 10.2017
Audit Trainee
SIAO Chartered Accountants
01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
10.2011 - 08.2016
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