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Ayobami Babade

Ayobami Babade

Ikeja,Nigeria

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in fixed asset accounting, executive decision-making, and strategic cost reduction. Proficient in accounting software, including Sage and QuickBooks, with a strong background in VAT returns management. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and excels in team management and mentoring. Adept at producing detailed management accounts reports and committed to enhancing operational efficiency through advanced financial strategies. Career goal: to leverage comprehensive accounting skills to drive organisational success; with proven success in maximising progression and profitability. Reviews financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development. Drives accurate and timely financial data by maximising system functionality.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Lead

Nivafer Engineering and Construction Limited
1-3, Coker Street, Coker Estate,, Nigeria
11.2023 - Current
  • Improved financial efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and reducing unnecessary expenditure.
  • Managed high-level budgets for successful project completion within set constraints.
  • Developed comprehensive financial reports with detailed analyses to guide strategic decision-making.
  • Directed business strategy to drive profitability, using comprehensive knowledge of finance and economics.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, delivering financial guidance during key projects.
  • Conducted regular audits, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and industry standards.
  • Championed cost-saving initiatives through meticulous budget management and expense tracking.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, fostering trust and transparency in all financial dealings.
  • Forecasted future revenue streams accurately to enable optimal resource allocation planning.
  • Oversaw preparation of annual accounts, presenting a clear picture of the organisation's fiscal health.

Customer Information Service Officer

Guaranty Trust Bank
Lagos Island, Nigeria
03.2013 - 01.2024
  • Improved customer satisfaction by swiftly resolving complaints and queries.
  • Streamlined processes to create a less stressful working atmosphere.
  • Established rapport with clients, enhancing overall customer experience.
  • Provided accurate, valid, and complete information using the right methods and tools for increased customer understanding.

· Perform customers’ data entry for further procedural process of accounts opening, internet banking and fixed deposit;

· Maintaining Customer’s existing accounts i.e. Tracking

· Resolved customer’s complaints/requests promptly;

· Verified references for the proposed current account holders;

· Placed customers’ standing orders and other duties as assigned

Accounts supervisor

GIG Mobility Ltd (Formerly God Is Good Motors)
Yaba, Nigeria
05.2021 - 10.2023
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining accounts payable processes.
  • Managed financial reports for accurate budget forecasting.
  • Ensured compliance with accounting standards through meticulous record keeping.
  • Streamlined invoice processing to enhance cash flow management.
  • Monitored customer trends and account performance to proactively identify and rectify challenges.
  • Resolved escalated issues and liaised with clients to restore satisfaction and promote retention.
  • Supervised accounting department operations and team of 9 employees.
  • Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
  • Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements.
  • Prevented compliance losses by enforcing accounting policies and procedures in conformance with IFRS.
  • Ensured integrity of AP and nominal ledgers, posting journals to guarantee full compliance with internal controls.

Finance executive

R.T Briscoe (Nigeria) Plc
Matori, Nigeria
09.2018 - 04.2021

· Ensure an up-to-date reconciliation and analysis of all ledgers;

· Posting of Cheque Payment Vouchers, Cash Payment vouchers & Journal Vouchers into accounting system;

· Liaise with Banks to provide daily, weekly & monthly bank statements;

· Prepare daily Treasury Position to ascertain daily inflows and outflow for review by the Chief Financial Officer;

· Prepare weekly Reports of all Sales transactions as well as Stock movement and Debtors’ status for review by the Head of Business;

· Prepare Monthly Cashflow Reports for review by the Chief Financial Officer;

· Prepare Monthly Intercompany Reconciliation statement for review by Internal & External auditors;

· Prepare Monthly Bank Reconciliation statement for review by Internal & External auditors;

· Assist analysing of all general ledger accounts (Payables, Receivables, Income & Expenses) and adjust/Propose corrections where necessary;

· Payment of Foreign & Local vendors, Salaries etc via Transfer Instruction or Cheques;

· Booking of Inventories;

· Manage Office Float;

· Computation & Remittance of Monthly Withholding (WHT), Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax;

· Capitalization and Depreciation of Newly Acquired Assets;

· Supervise the Staff working underme;

· Issuing of Monthly Debit notes to Sister Company;

· Make Specific or General Provisions where necessary;

· Amortizating/Expensing of Utilized Prepaid accounts;

· Assist in the year end closing of accounts;

· Liaise with Vendors, Bank Officials, External Auditors and Tax Personnel on related issues

Internal Control Officer

Gran Imperio Group
Lekki, Nigeria
05.2015 - 12.2017
  • Improved risk management by implementing robust internal control systems.
  • Evaluated operational efficiency for process improvements.
  • Assured regulatory compliance with thorough audits.
  • · Perform Pre-payment audit on Cash & Cheque Payment Vouchers prepared;

· Determining internal audit scope and developing annual plans;

· Obtaining, analyzing and evaluating accounting documentation & reports;

· Cash counts on Imprest holders;

· Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process;

· Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings

  • Enhanced transparency with meticulous record-keeping practices.

Education

Master of Science - Business, Entrepreneurship and Executive Education

University of Ibadan
Nigeria
03.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Lagos State University, Ojo
Nigeria
03.2005 - 05.2011

Higher National Diploma -

• Yaba College of Technology, Yaba
Nigeria
09.2005 - 10.2011

GCSEs - Commercial

Queen's College Yaba, Lagos
Nigeria
10.1998 - 07.2004

Skills

  • Fixed asset accounting
  • Executive decision-making
  • Strategic cost reduction
  • Accounting software proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Sage adept
  • Gross-to-Net (GtN) management
  • Management accounts reports
  • Team management and mentoring
  • VAT returns
  • Advanced Quickbooks knowledge
  • Sage Accounting

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Yoruba
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Upper intermediate

Certification

Association of Accounting Technicians West Africa (AATWA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) December, 2010


Certified Entrepreneurship Specialist Course on Persuasion & Communication at Nesburg School of Business & Management December, 2013


Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) November, 2023

Student Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Travelling

Timeline

Finance Lead

Nivafer Engineering and Construction Limited
11.2023 - Current

Accounts supervisor

GIG Mobility Ltd (Formerly God Is Good Motors)
05.2021 - 10.2023

Master of Science - Business, Entrepreneurship and Executive Education

University of Ibadan
03.2019 - 01.2022

Finance executive

R.T Briscoe (Nigeria) Plc
09.2018 - 04.2021

Internal Control Officer

Gran Imperio Group
05.2015 - 12.2017

Customer Information Service Officer

Guaranty Trust Bank
03.2013 - 01.2024

Higher National Diploma -

• Yaba College of Technology, Yaba
09.2005 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Lagos State University, Ojo
03.2005 - 05.2011

GCSEs - Commercial

Queen's College Yaba, Lagos
10.1998 - 07.2004
Ayobami Babade