Proficient with ERP systems (SAP), MS Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word
Hamid Buari
AGM Financial Reporting
Lagos
Summary
A mature and self-motivated professional Chartered Accountant with vast and extensive exposure in leading finance and accounting group; immersed in industries from the Packaging Industry, Oil and Gas industry, Service industry, and presently in a Manufacturing industry; a dynamic leader with positive visions on handling finance and accounting especially on financial analysis, reporting, Payable, Budgeting and cost control; experienced in using the latest versions of ERP software to integrate online and reporting systems which in turn will ensure effective and efficient processes on transparency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
AGM Financial Reporting
Dangote Cement Plc
Lagos
04.2014 - Current
- Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records.
- Oversaw accounting department and meticulously checked policies for compliance.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Managed daily activities for accounting, accounts payable, treasury and cost accounting.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Dangote Cement Plc
Lagos
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
- Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Interacted with corporate vendors, upper management and peers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new accounts payable employees.
- Assisted project managers and operations staff with accounting expertise.
- Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
- Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Verified validity of charges listed on payment orders for yearly audits.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
Company Accountant
Ola-Kleen Nigeria Limited
Lagos
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Writing daily sales reports, resolving enquiries from employees, reconciling corporate bank accounts, maintaining fixed asset inventory, posting of cashbook receipts and payments.
- Communicating with Inland Revenue, banks and external auditors when required.
- Responsible for year-end and returns to both Federal and State Inland Revenue.
- Reviewed contractual commitments and suppliers’ terms - advised on adjustments to projects regarding costing, expenditure etc
- Within Credit Control, working with customers to control payment terms and solve invoice queries.
- Preparing reports on different aspects of the business on weekly and monthly basis and daily registration of invoices and credit notes.
- Responsible for Purchase and Sales Ledger Accounts, petty cash, expenses, invoicing and post
- Ensuring budgets are strictly maintained, payroll, reconciliation and that BACS, VAT / tax returns are completed
Accountant
Magnum International Ltd
Lagos
01.2010 - 11.2010
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
Audit Associate
Bambeke & Co charactered Accountant
Lagos
10.2007 - 10.2009
- Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Supervised and developed associates and oversaw auditing activities across operational, personnel utilization and excessive billing areas.
- Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria 07.2012 - 04.2016
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Ladoke Akintola University
Ogbomoso, Nigeria 01.2013 - 01.2015
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Federal Polytechnic,
Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria 04.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
Financial reporting and analysis
Certification
Certified [Fellow Chartered Accountant-FCA], [Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria ] - [2009-2010]
Accomplishments
- Served as a key member in ensuring that proper books of account are kept from the beginning to the commissioning of the project for two of our newly constructed subsidiaries. (DCP Cement ltd and Okpella Cement Plc).
- In 2020 financial year report, I was given a letter of appreciation and money for timing report and total commitment to work and organization.
- I have ensured a better relationship between Internal (DCP Finance Team) and external (KPMG and DeloitteTeam) parties. This has ensured smoothness and stability of the Audit exercise over the years.
- I have ensured a better relationship between Internal (DCP Finance Team) and external (KPMG Team) parties. This has ensured smoothness and stability of the Audit exercise over the years.
Affiliations
- The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
- Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN)
Software
Interests
Reading, Playing Football, travelling
Timeline
Certified [Associate member Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACTI)], [The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria ] - [2018]
11-2018
AGM Financial Reporting
Dangote Cement Plc
04.2014 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Federal Polytechnic,
04.2014 - 05.2016
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Ladoke Akintola University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Ibadan
07.2012 - 04.2016
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Dangote Cement Plc
02.2012 - 03.2014
Company Accountant
Ola-Kleen Nigeria Limited
12.2010 - 01.2012
Certified [Fellow Chartered Accountant-FCA], [Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria ] - [2009-2010]
11-2010
Accountant
Magnum International Ltd
01.2010 - 11.2010
Audit Associate
Bambeke & Co charactered Accountant
10.2007 - 10.2009
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