ALEJO AZEEZ
Accounting
No. 1, Adebayo Close By Adebayo Street, Off Itire Road, Surulere, Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Diligent accounting professional with superb intercompany reconciliation skill and passion for continuous improvement. Bringing my almost seven years of excellent performance in general Accounting roles and commendation for providing consistent empowering leadership. Systematic and skillful in overseeing reconciliation, accounts payable and budget administration. Demonstrated success in collaborating with department leaders to enforce budget controls and monitor expenses. Well-organized and knowledgeable team player with decisive nature and good problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Accounts Officer
BUA Cement Transport Limited
, Edo
2015.06 - Current
- Intercompany reconciliation with all subsidiaries of the group (A role played diligently before management transferred all other subsidiary’s account reconciliation through the group office). Under this role, I was able to facilitate the reconciliation of BUA Transport VS BUA CEMENT (Obu plant) reconciliation which led to Transport having its own separate bank account presently since October this year (2021)
- Monthly Cash inflow/expenditure reconciliation on all payments with BUA CEMENT PLC (OBU plant) Finance Department before the opening of Transport's separate bank account
- Preparation of monthly reports for payment and account reconciliations
- Collaborated with procurement department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments
- Checking expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies
- Communicated and resolved supply issues with vendors regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments
- Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances
- Analyzing of monthly budget variance (actual against budgeted) and following-up for timely utilization of approved fund within the related fiscal period
- Monitoring compliance with the budgeting policies and procedures in line with best practice
- Consolidation of all BUA Transport’s departmental monthly budget for approval by Executive Chairman
- Account payables: Processing and following-up for prompt and timely payment of all bank related transaction on all goods/spare parts and services supplied/rendered
- Fixed Asset (truck) initial cost establishment. Collating all relevant costs in bringing up the asset to use.
- Updating of Cashbook for daily analysis of flow of all receipts/income and expenses/disbursement
- Preparation of the report of liquidity position for monitoring and safeguarding liquidity and solvency of the business unit
- Monthly coordination and processing of payment due for haulage levy to Edo State Internal Revenue Service on trucks per trip made
- Ensuring proper Document Management System of all transaction source documents
Administrative/Personal Assistant
Ansar-ud-Deen Education Trust
Karimu Kotun, Street, Victoria Island , Lagos
2012.10 - 2015.05
- Assist the chairman of the Trust on general administration matters
- Check and verify all vouchers for signature by the chairman
- Carry out routine inspection on all the three Trust schools
- Coordinate with management in interviewing, hiring, termination, promotion, performance review and staff development
- Verify monthly salary vouchers and prepare cheques for payment
- Liaise with the bank relationship officer on all Trust’s transaction
- Conduct salary survey within the labor market to determine and improve competitive salary rate for staff
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office sta
- Performed research to collect and record industry data
Assistant Finance Officer
Merit Telecoms (Nig.) Limited
Ilupeju , Lagos
2012.08 - 2012.09
- Reconciling the Bank and Cash balances
- Monitor and coordinate Ghana office activities and report to the Finance manager
- Preparation of weekly management report
- Preparation of invoices and bills due from clients
- Assists the Finance Manager in preparation of payroll variances.
Account Clerk
Nigerian Air Force, Sam Ethnan
, Lagos
2008.05 - 2012.07
- Prepare monthly Airmen transaction and variances in pay
- Update and prepare record of promotion of Airmen
- Assist in the preparation of monthly salary schedule to the pay office
- Maintenance of personnel files and records.
Education
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accountancy
Lagos State Polytechnic
Ikorodu, Lagos 2008.12 - 2011.08
Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE) -
Ebute Elefun High School
Lagos Island 2002.11 - 2003.07
Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Methodist Boys’ High School
Victoria Island, Lagos 1995.10 - 2001.07
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) -
Stephen’s (W.A.E.C) Primary School
Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island, Lagos 1989.09 - 1995.06
ACA in View -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Skills
Account reconciliation
Certification
PWC (in-house training), BUA Group Office, PC 32, Churchgate Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. IFRS 9, 15 and 16 compliance training
Additional Information
Being in the profession for the relevant number of years required and carrying out the same duty efficiently with proven and track record. I am the best fit for the position of the Intercompany and Reconciliation Manager role
Timeline
Accounts Officer
BUA Cement Transport Limited
2015.06 - Current
Administrative/Personal Assistant
Ansar-ud-Deen Education Trust
2012.10 - 2015.05
Assistant Finance Officer
Merit Telecoms (Nig.) Limited
2012.08 - 2012.09
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accountancy
Lagos State Polytechnic
2008.12 - 2011.08
Account Clerk
Nigerian Air Force, Sam Ethnan
2008.05 - 2012.07
Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE) -
Ebute Elefun High School
2002.11 - 2003.07
Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Methodist Boys’ High School
1995.10 - 2001.07
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) -
Stephen’s (W.A.E.C) Primary School
1989.09 - 1995.06
ACA in View -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
PWC (in-house training), BUA Group Office, PC 32, Churchgate Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. IFRS 9, 15 and 16 compliance training
Alpha Partners, 200 Muritala Mohammed Way, Adekunle, Yaba, Lagos. Accounting Skill improvement course for middle level managers and supervisors
Networking and playing football
Meeting people of like minds and sharing idea is one of my best way of relaxing. Playing football is the best of excercise I cherish
Networking and playing football
Meeting people of like minds and sharing idea is one of my best way of relaxing. Playing football is the best of excercise I cherish
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