George Ekehon
Accountant
Lekki
Summary
Accomplished CFO at Teesas Education Limited, adept in strategic financial planning and ERP system implementation. Spearheaded robust forecasting models and financial process improvements, significantly enhancing cash flow and operational efficiency. Mentored teams for professional growth, demonstrating exceptional analytical and leadership skills. Achieved substantial cost savings through meticulous financial management and vendor negotiations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CFO
Teesas Education Limited
09.2023 - Current
- Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Enhanced cash flow management through the development of robust forecasting models, ensuring optimal liquidity for business operations.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying current on industry developments and implementing necessary controls within the organization.
- Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified.
- Mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and skill development within the department.
- Managed risk effectively through the establishment of a comprehensive risk management framework, safeguarding company assets against potential threats.
- Optimized working capital levels by closely monitoring accounts receivable/payable balances and taking appropriate actions as needed.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a new financial reporting system, resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making purposes.
- Oversaw the preparation and submission of all tax filings, mitigating potential risks associated with noncompliance.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, achieving significant savings on procurement expenses.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments to drive process improvements that positively impacted bottom-line results.
- Refined internal control procedures, strengthening the overall integrity of financial data captured within the system.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing automation and reducing manual tasks, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
Education
MBA - International Business
American Intercontinental University of London
England 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Abia State University
Uturu, Abia State 04.2001 -
Skills
Working capital management
ERP System Implementation
Strategic financial planning
Audit Coordination Abilities
Cash Flow Management
Financial Process Improvement
Capital Structure Optimization
Financial Management
Financial Reporting
Business Forecasting
Reporting skills
Budget Development
Analytical Skills
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Achieved the introduction and project managment of an accounting software (Zoho Books) and Oracle Finance
Timeline
CFO
Teesas Education Limited
09.2023 - Current
MBA - International Business
American Intercontinental University of London
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Abia State University
04.2001 -