Bankole OWOEYE
Surulere,Nigeria
Summary
Results-driven strategic finance professional with over 10 years of progressive leadership background in financial management, budgeting, treasury, taxation, financial reporting, and corporate governance across FMCG, manufacturing, and multinationals. Proven track record of improving financial performance, leading ERP implementation (SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365). Experienced at leading cross-functional teams.
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Financial Controller
Nigerian Aluminium Extrusion Limited
Lagos
2024.11 - 2026.01
- Led the implementation of the New ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365) with full integration into finance, procurement, and production processes. Managed data migration, end-user training, and process redesign to improve operational efficiency.
- Prepare financial analyses and business cases for capital projects to support the decision-making on major investment initiatives.
- Served as a core member of the Project Steering Committee in a cross-functional capacity to enable efficient planning, execution, and tracking of multiple concurrent strategic projects, including production upgrades and digital transformation projects.
- Coordinate the external & internal audits.
- Led the budgeting and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and monitoring performance against key financial targets.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in line with IFRS.
- Supervise the finance and accounting team of 14 members.
- Manage the relationships with the financial institutions and ensure optimised treasury operations.
- Prepared and presented periodic financial reports to the Board of Directors.
Finance Controller
Hello Products Limited
Lagos
2023.02 - 2024.11
- Supervises day-to-day financial operations, including general ledger, treasury, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in accordance with IFRS.
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulatory authorities, and financial institutions.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying areas of concern or improvement.
- Manage external & internal audits and liaise with auditors to address any financial reporting issues.
- Review and update the Company’s operation procedures and policies.
- Manage the Company's cash flow by ensuring sufficient liquidity for operations and capital requirements.
- Review draft board reports, guaranteeing completeness and accuracy.
- Achievement
- Negotiated and facilitated the restructuring of an Import Finance Facility (IFF) into a 3-year term loan, improving debt maturity profile and enhancing cash flow stability of the business.
Financial Accounting Manager
UAC Foods Limited
Lagos
2020.07 - 2023.02
- Prepared consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS requirements and business activity reporting for the organization with $52 million in yearly revenue.
- Coordinated all month-end closing activities to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all transactions.
- Managed internal & external audits and implemented recommendations arising thereon.
- Supervised reconciliation of Balance Sheet ledger accounts to ensure accurate values.
- Ensured adherence to financial and non-financial controls and procedures established by management.
- Facilitated and managed the preparation and review of the Company's tax returns.
- Prepared presentations and reports for management to aid in key financial planning and decision-making.
- Supervised a team of 11 accountants that performed day-to-day accounting activities such as fixed asset management, general ledger, bank reconciliations, account payable, and receivable.
- Achievement
- Played a key role in the successful implementation of SAP S/4 Hana, by optimizing processes, conducting end-user training, and ensuring data integrity and cross-functional collaboration.
- Completed internal and external audits within set timeframes, demonstrating efficiency and accuracy.
Management Accountant
Dangote Flour Mills Plc/OLAM
Lagos
2018.03 - 2020.06
- Prepared periodic management reports, including variance analysis and commentaries, monthly and quarterly respectively.
- Coordinated periodic stock counts and ensured compliance with stock management processes.
- Provided financial advice and support to the management team and other functions within the business.
- Analyzed the financial performance of the business, and also provided cost-saving ideas that help the business in reducing operational costs where required.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly account reconciliations with supporting schedules and information.
- Prepared and implemented budgets for all business segments, especially on controllable costs, and ensure spending is kept in line with budgets.
Statutory Accountant
General Electric, WFO
Lagos
2015.01 - 2018.01
- Prepared group consolidated and standalone financial statements for four (4) entities in line with IFRS and Nigerian regulatory reporting requirements.
- Liaised with external auditors, managed financial statement schedules and ensured accurate financial records.
Associate Financial Accountant
WFO Rödl and Partner
Lagos
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Managed payroll and ensured compliance with internal control procedures and accounted for debtor's balance.
- Recorded daily transactions, booked journal entries, compliance review, and asset verification engagement.
- Handled payments, prepared stock movements schedule, revenue assurance engagement, and reconciled bank transactions.
- Prepared financial statements and fixed asset schedules and registers.
- Filed VAT, WTH, Company Income Tax, Education Tax, and Capital Gain Tax for clients.
- Provided detailed analysis, documentation, and explanations for all recorded transactions.
Accountant
HT-Limited - Hawley, Lagos Island
Lagos
2013.01 - 2013.12
- Filed VAT, WHT, and PAYE returns, prepared staff payroll, and manage treasury activities.
- Managed budgeting and forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and prepared financial reports.
Account Executive
Pharmabase Nigeria Limited - Anthony, Lagos
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Prepared staff payroll, post payment vouchers, and oversee the periodic stock count.
- Handled sales invoices, receipts, and sales returns as well as bank reconciliations.
Education
MBA: Master of Business Administration - Accounting
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria 2001.04 - 2019.11
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun, NigeriaDiploma - Accounting
The Polytechnic
Ibadan, Oyo, NigeriaSkills
- Creative and Analytical Thinking
- Team Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Budget forecasting
- Financial reporting oversight
- Detail Oriented
- Accounting management
- SAP S4 Hana
Certification
- Fellow, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
- Member, The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, 2019-Present
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Financial Controller
Nigerian Aluminium Extrusion Limited
2024.11 - 2026.01
Finance Controller
Hello Products Limited
2023.02 - 2024.11
Financial Accounting Manager
UAC Foods Limited
2020.07 - 2023.02
Management Accountant
Dangote Flour Mills Plc/OLAM
2018.03 - 2020.06
Statutory Accountant
General Electric, WFO
2015.01 - 2018.01
Associate Financial Accountant
WFO Rödl and Partner
2014.01 - 2015.01
Accountant
HT-Limited - Hawley, Lagos Island
2013.01 - 2013.12
Account Executive
Pharmabase Nigeria Limited - Anthony, Lagos
2009.01 - 2010.01
MBA: Master of Business Administration - Accounting
Obafemi Awolowo University
2001.04 - 2019.11
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Obafemi Awolowo University
Diploma - Accounting
The Polytechnic