BASHIR OLABISI AJADI
Accountant
14 Ibrahim Onashokun Street, Ifako Gbagada, Lagos
Summary
A competent and enthusiastic Finance and Account Professional with relevant years of experience in various sectors. Adept at providing all kinds of accounting, financial, managerial and administrative support as well as excellent organizational skills in a challenging environment. Highly accomplished, results driven professional who has a proven track record of achieving business goals and is able to effectively plan and manage multiple assignments to meet tight deadlines. Performs financial functions related to the collection of accurate data, recording, analyzing and presentation of a business, organization or company's financial operations. The accountant usually has a variety of administrative roles within a company's operations
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Accountant
Lambert Electromec Limited
1682 Sanusi Fafunwa St, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos
11.2015 - Current
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
Branch Accountant
Dimkit Global Concept Limited Company
Afon road Ilorin, Kwara State
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
Regional Audit
Demmy Global Resources Limited
12, Ado Owo Road, Akure South, Ondo
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
- Utilized spreadsheets to track, manipulate, interpret and communicate data.
- Communicated with audit staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
Internal Auditor
De-Damak Nigeria Limited
111, Abayomi Bus-Stop, Iwo Road, Ibadan, Oyo State
04.2009 - 07.2013
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process for compliance with documented processes.
- Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
- Handled supervisor duties when manager was unavailable or out of office.
- Handled all major risks in collaboration with management.
- Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
- Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews
Regional Accountant/Internal Auditor
Yusuf Salami Nigeria Limited
16, Oterubi Ogidan Street, Owode Onirin, Ikorodu Road, Lagos State
06.2007 - 04.2009
- Forecasted, reported and presented local economic shifts and trends to executive and senior accountants.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Reported ROIs using Excel spreadsheets.
- Worked with management at project level to achieve expense plans.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Internal Audit Officer
Lubcon Nigeria limited
Lubcon Avenue, Adewole Industrial Layout, Ilorin, KW
03.2002 - 06.2003
- Prepare working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Collect and report monthly expense variances and explanations
- Collaborated with accounting managers to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks
- Tracked funds, prepare deposits and reconciled accounts
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry
Education
IELTS-English Language Proficiency - International English Language Testing System
IDP Education And Cambridge Assessment English
The British Council 02.2023 - 05.2023
Chartered Accountant (In View) - Accounting Technician
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
16, Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos 01.2017 - Current
Chartered Certified Accountant - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
The Adelphi, 1-11 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6 12.2010 - Current
Diploma In Computer - Computer Engineering Technology
Halal Computer Training Institute
78 Agege Motor Road, Mushin, Lagos Nigeria 06.2005 - 07.2006
High School Diploma -
The Federal Polytechnic, Offa
Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria 04.2003 - 07.2005
Ordinary National Diploma -
Kwara State Polytechnic
Ilorin, Kwara State. 05.2000 - 06.2002
Skills
GAAP Proficiency
undefinedHobbies
Travelling, Meeting People and Getting Task Done
Certification
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (In View)
Timeline
IELTS-English Language Proficiency - International English Language Testing System
IDP Education And Cambridge Assessment English
02.2023 - 05.2023
Chartered Accountant (In View) - Accounting Technician
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
01.2017 - Current
Senior Accountant
Lambert Electromec Limited
11.2015 - Current
Branch Accountant
Dimkit Global Concept Limited Company
04.2014 - 11.2015
Regional Audit
Demmy Global Resources Limited
08.2013 - 05.2014
Chartered Certified Accountant - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
12.2010 - Current
Internal Auditor
De-Damak Nigeria Limited
04.2009 - 07.2013
Regional Accountant/Internal Auditor
Yusuf Salami Nigeria Limited
06.2007 - 04.2009
Diploma In Computer - Computer Engineering Technology
Halal Computer Training Institute
06.2005 - 07.2006
High School Diploma -
The Federal Polytechnic, Offa
04.2003 - 07.2005
Internal Audit Officer
Lubcon Nigeria limited
03.2002 - 06.2003
Ordinary National Diploma -
Kwara State Polytechnic
05.2000 - 06.2002
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