Sage 300
Idowu Adebisi
Financial Controller
Lagos
Summary
Professional Financial Controller bringing over 10 years of success in financial management. Well-versed in local, state and federal guidelines underpinning financial management with success in devising policies and procedures to sustain compliance with regulatory guidelines. Proven leader with success in developing high-performing, competent accounting teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Controller
Remedial Health Solutions Ltd
7 2023 - Current
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations
- Evaluating and management of financial risk
- Overseeing accounting operations
- Overseeing the implementation of Budgets & Forecasting
- Contributed to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing executive management with accurate financial data and forecasts.
- Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed financial analysis, leading to increased profitability and reduced expenses.
- Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual tax filings, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while minimizing tax liabilities where possible.
- Played a pivotal role in the negotiation of favorable financing terms for company expansion initiatives.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Spearheaded the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency and improved financial tracking capabilities.
- Analyzing financial metrics for decision-making purpose.
Head Finance and Accounts
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Prepared thorough reports, commentaries and financial statements
- Controlled and forecasted incomes and expenditures
- Monitored company sales, spending and budgets
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry
- Prepare tax objection that reduce demand notice by 40% - 60%
Senior Executive - Finance & Accounts
TBWA/Concept Unit Ltd
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis
- Preparation of Monthly staff payroll
- Review media report analysis for cost effectiveness
- Ran feasibility analyses on the preparation of Client retainership fee
- Monthly preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement
Finance Officer
DTD Logistics (Subsidiary of Yinka Folawiyo Group)
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Preparation and Calculation of Crew Allowances
- Collaborated with team leaders on the Billing of Clients
- Maintained responsive bank related activities.
Transaction Officer
Wema Bank Plc
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Properly processed deposits, withdrawals and payments for customers daily
- Efficient Management of Western Union Transactions
- Processing of Electronic Transfer
- Processing of Clearing Cheque
- Daily maintenance of Automatic Teller Machine (ATM).
Tax Officer
Ajibsco Consulting Services
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Handling of Lagos State Audit
- Preparation of Tax Saving System
- Filling of Statutory Tax Returns
- Processing of PAYE, Direct Assessment and PENCOM Certificate.
Audit Trainee
Charterfield Accounting
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Vouching of Transactions
- Audit Field Work on Clients Financial Report
- Performed analytical review of audit documents
- Reviewed clients systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud
- Verification of Clients Bank Reconciliation Report.
Education
MBA - Fintech & Blockchain
Nexford University
Washington D.C, US 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Babcock University
Ogun, Nigeria 09.2013 - 05.2015
National Diploma - Accounting
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic ( Ondo State Polytechnic)
Ondo, Nigeria 07.2003 - 05.2006
Secondary School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Oniwaya High School
Lagos, Nigeria 07.1996 - 05.2002
Skills
Corporate finance
Accounting management
Pricing and costing
Variance Analysis
Financial Management
Cash Flow Management
Financial Forecasting
ERP Systems Expertise
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development
Budget Preparation
Regulatory Compliance
General Ledger Management
Certification
Fellow Chartered Accountants (FCA)
Software
Sage Evolution
Sage Line 50
SAP Business One
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
Interests
I am seeking for good job opportunities
Timeline
Fellow Chartered Accountants (FCA)
04-2022
Head Finance and Accounts
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc
08.2016 - 06.2023
Associate Accounting Technician (AAT)
04-2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Babcock University
09.2013 - 05.2015
Senior Executive - Finance & Accounts
TBWA/Concept Unit Ltd
09.2012 - 08.2016
Finance Officer
DTD Logistics (Subsidiary of Yinka Folawiyo Group)
07.2012 - 08.2012
Associate Chartered Accountants (ACA)
05-2012
Transaction Officer
Wema Bank Plc
09.2009 - 06.2012
Tax Officer
Ajibsco Consulting Services
08.2007 - 05.2009
Audit Trainee
Charterfield Accounting
09.2006 - 07.2007
National Diploma - Accounting
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic ( Ondo State Polytechnic)
07.2003 - 05.2006
MBA - Fintech & Blockchain
Nexford University
04.2001 -
Secondary School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Oniwaya High School
07.1996 - 05.2002
Financial Controller
Remedial Health Solutions Ltd
7 2023 - Current