Analysing data to identify the story behind them and profeering solutions
Gbemisola Martins
Accountant
Lagos,Lagos
Summary
Skilled Accountant bringing 7 years of experience working with in consulting and finance role with different organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Financial Controller
Business Travel Management Limited
Lagos
08.2021 - Current
- Planned and prepared bi-weekly cashflow forecast for settlement of major supplier (IATA BSP remittance - Bi monthly average of N200million)
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Reviewed documents and created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators/ data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Coordinated yearly statutory audit for early regulatory submission
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Performed banking, business administration and managed daya to day financial tasks to ensure hitch free day to day operations
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Accountant/Auditor
Freelance
Lagos
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Preparing financial statements covering balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports for small to medium-sized business entities.
- Provide business consultancy and opinion on accounting system, set reporting templates and payroll on Microsoft Excel and set up of processes to enable efficiency
- Established cloud-based data entry input system for client’s daily bookkeeping using Google business apps
- Worked as outsourced audit engagement lead for small audit firms
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Audit Manager
Abayomi Dosunmu & Co
Lagos
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Developed high-level knowledge of client business goals, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Designed and implemented strategies for client internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations.
- Planned and created calendar for client audits, prepared weekly audit department reports for partner review and participated in allocation of staffing resources.
- Managed performance of on-site audit work and review of audit work papers with audit management
- Performed analytical procedures to spot areas of concern and designed audit responses to them
- Supervised administrative functions and firm’s spending subject to partner’s review and approvals
- Assisted tax unit with client tax planning and annual filing of returns
Audit Senior
Abayomi Dosunmu & Co
Lagos
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Responsible for planning and scheduling small business audits
- Worked in teams and lead audit teams (4 members) while at client site
- Carried out GL, bank and account receivable reconciliations
- Prepared audited financial reports for management review
- Performed detailed execution of audit areas assigned
- Directed and Junior team members on auditing techniques
- Communicated efficiently with client management for seamless audit
- Performed special reviews at clients' request, including migration to new software and customer complaints investigation.
Audit Associate
Abayomi Dosunmu & Co
Lagos
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks and workflow inefficiencies.
- Worked audit engagements for industries in manufacturing, non-profit, legal and travel.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collated, checked and analyzed spreadsheet data
- Prepared monthly accounts and budgetary analysis for small clients
- Participated in year-end inventory counts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Babcock University
Ogun State, Nigeria 08.2009 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Aunty Ayo's International School
Lagos, Nigeria 09.2006 - 07.2009
Skills
Wave Accountingundefined
Affiliations
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Nov 2017
Accomplishments
- Cut losses for the company in areas of rate of exchange conversions for client payments.
- Achieved better staff efficiency through effectively helping with department reorganization and role description.
Certification
Wave Accounting, Accountinghub
Interests
Watching movies for insight and new knowledge
Timeline
Financial Controller
Business Travel Management Limited
08.2021 - Current
Accountant/Auditor
Freelance
01.2021 - 06.2021
Wave Accounting, Accountinghub
05-2020
Audit Manager
Abayomi Dosunmu & Co
01.2019 - 09.2020
Certified Chartered Accountant
11-2017
Audit Senior
Abayomi Dosunmu & Co
03.2017 - 12.2018
Audit Associate
Abayomi Dosunmu & Co
10.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Babcock University
08.2009 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Aunty Ayo's International School
09.2006 - 07.2009
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