AKINWOMOJU OLUWATOYIN DAMILOLA
Ikosi Ketu,Nigeria
Summary
Seasoned finance professional with a focus on strategic financial management and analysis. Drive profitability and operational efficiency through insightful financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Leverage strong leadership and communication skills to optimize team performance and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT / Compliance Officer
ALPHA BETA Consulting LLP
Nigeria, Lagos State
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Conducted comprehensive analyses of financial and non-financial reports from 46 Agencies spread across Lagos offering strategic advice to management for informed decision-making.
- Ensured strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards, and internal policies, promoting ethical operations.
- Reviewed and recommended improvements to corporate policies and procedures, fostering operational efficiency, transparency, and accuracy.
- Monitored and analyzed maintenance costs of company assets, advising management on optimal maintenance versus replacement strategies.
- Conducted physical audits and monitored inventory systems, driving accuracy and integrity of inventory records.
- Reviewed financial reports of third-party agents, assessing management structures, profitability, and revenue generation capacity.
- Provided recommendations for onboarding suitable agents for revenue collection and remittance.
- Analyzed weekly and monthly agent performance reports in alignment with SLAs, calculated commissions, and made strategic recommendations to management.
- Evaluated internet performance reports against SLAs, ensuring accurate payment for services utilized across multiple agency offices.
- Reviewed and negotiated supplier quotations to secure competitive pricing and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Led internal audit processes across departmental units, presenting findings and actionable recommendations to management to enhance operational performance and compliance.
Revenue Officer (NYSC)
Board of Internal Revenue
Owerri, Nigeria
04.2007 - 03.2008
- Conducted thorough reviews of tax remittance of 50 taxpayers to identify and collate details of tax defaulters, enhancing compliance monitoring efforts
- Proactively contacted identified defaulters through phone calls and in-person visits to facilitate and encourage timely tax payments
- Investigated tax-related issues, particularly cases of suspected tax evasion, by meticulously checking financial records and transactions to arrive at informed conclusions and recommend appropriate actions
Sales and Customer Service Representative
SWAP Telecommunications
Akure, Nigeria
02.2003 - 01.2004
- Actively engaged in bulk sales of mobile phones, accessories, and recharge cards, driving significant sales volume and fostering strong customer relationships
- Managed customer cash collection, ensuring secure safekeeping of funds, and accurately lodging all funds in bank
- Provided detailed product information for informed buying decisions.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining financial integrity at all times.
- Coordinated procurement of office equipment, ensuring timely delivery and availability to support daily operations efficiently
- Demonstrated products to showcase features and benefits, enhancing customer understanding.
- Improved sales and profitability by 100%.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and promptly addressing concerns.
Finance Manager
GOBETH Reliance Investment Company Limited
Lagos
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Supervise the preparation of monthly financial and non-financial reports and annual unaudited accounts for external audits
- Review, analyze, and report on the financial/non-financial performance of 11 subsidiaries' businesses monthly; provide comprehensive feedback and recommendations for improvement
- Ensure accurate monthly bank reconciliations and payroll processing, including correct deductions
- Organize compliance with monthly regulatory remittances (pension, PAYE, VAT, WHT, transfer pricing) across GOBETH and 11 subsidiaries
- Oversee cash management, ensuring operational liquidity and effective investment of idle cash
- Lead budget preparation for GOBETH and 11 subsidiaries; monitor budgets and prepare variance analysis
- Manage tax planning, compliance, and remittance timelines
- Analyze capital needs and raise funds for new and existing businesses
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and provide financial advice to stakeholders.
- Create investment strategies and conduct thorough due diligence to find the most suitable investment firms with competitive rates and low risks, while diversifying investments to mitigate risk and optimize returns through effective monitoring
- Purged the accounting software of the wrong classification for a clear and understandable report outlook.
- Analyze the organization's businesses and filter out non-profitable ones.
- Drive the establishment of internal controls.
Education
MSc - Finance
University of Lagos
NigeriaMBA - Human Management
National Open University of Nigeria
Nigeria 01.2014 - 08.2016
BSc - Accounting
University of Lagos
Nigeria 01.2016 - 12.2018
HND - Accounting
Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Nigeria. 01.2004 - 09.2006
OND - Accounting
Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Nigeria 01.2001 - 12.2002
Skills
- Problem-solving and Critical thinking
- Proficiency in financial software (Sage)
- Time management
- Integrity
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership engagement
- Auditing capabilities
- Financial reporting analysis
- Vendor relationship supervision
- Customer Service
- Excel proficiency
Certification
Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Custom
Upon request.
Languages
English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent
Affiliations
- Personal Improvement
Accomplishments
Best Staff- 2023 & 2024
Committed Staff Award- 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Manager
GOBETH Reliance Investment Company Limited
08.2022 - 03.2025
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT / Compliance Officer
ALPHA BETA Consulting LLP
06.2018 - 07.2022
BSc - Accounting
University of Lagos
01.2016 - 12.2018
MBA - Human Management
National Open University of Nigeria
01.2014 - 08.2016
Revenue Officer (NYSC)
Board of Internal Revenue
04.2007 - 03.2008
HND - Accounting
Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti
01.2004 - 09.2006
Sales and Customer Service Representative
SWAP Telecommunications
02.2003 - 01.2004
OND - Accounting
Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
01.2001 - 12.2002
MSc - Finance
University of Lagos
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