KAYODE IDOWU SUNDAY
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
A detail-oriented professional with extensive expertise in Microsoft Office, SAP, QuickBooks, and CMS. Demonstrates strong regulatory compliance knowledge and economic awareness, coupled with auditing capabilities and financial reporting analysis. Proficient in fixed asset accounting and quantitative modelling, ensuring efficient time management and high ethical standards. Skilled in maintaining banking relationships and supervising vendor interactions, with a solid understanding of tax preparations. Committed to continual learning and career advancement within the finance sector.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance manager
Mantra Protection Solutions Limited
Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State
2023.07 - 2026.04
- Manage Account Payables and Account Receivables
- Prompt Payment to Vendor
- Maintain Internal Control of all accounting cycle
- Work closely with other internal and external parties to ensure proper review and control of all financial and administrative processes before payments
- Manage daily journal entries on system (Ensure recording of all payments’ transactions on QuickBooks and Spreadsheet)
- Prepare monthly financial reports on monthly payments and do monthly comparison analysis
- Handle External and Internal Auditors requirements
- Support Treasury Manager with bank transfers and needed documentations and provide monthly bank statements
- Implemented new financial systems enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
- Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges.
- Trained staff on finance-related matters improving overall understanding and performance.
- Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Streamlined invoice processing reducing errors and delays.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for top management review.
- Provided key input in strategic decision-making meetings, influencing company direction.
- Streamlined financial procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Reviewed and updated internal financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Negotiated favourable terms with vendors, achieving cost savings.
- Liaised between finance department and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to mitigate potential losses.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
- Delivered regular management reporting and supervised quarterly tax calendar.
- Designed dashboards to enhance Business Intelligence and KPI reporting.
Internal Auditor
Precise Lighting Limited
Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State
2023.01 - 2023.06
- General Audit of Account and Inventory Department
- Monthly Audit of Sales and Production Department
- Ensure that Stocks on the System is accurate with stocks in Store and Warehouse
Account Officer
RCCG Workers Fund
Redemption Camp, Ogun State
2018.07 - 2022.05
- Receive and manage all correspondences, invoices, and documents and direct them to the relevant staff for implementation
- Receive from all departments all payments requirements to prepare transfers to all required audiences
- Follow the transfers with the banks to ensure payments and inform recipients
- Internal Control of all the accounting cycle before and after processing
- Work closely with other internal and external parties to ensure proper review and control of all financial and administrative processes before payments
- Manage daily journal entries on the system (Ensure the recording of all payments’ transactions on Financial Operating System)
- Prepare monthly financial reports on monthly payments and do monthly comparison analysis
- Handle External and Internal Auditors requirements
- Support the Treasury Manager with bank transfers and needed documentations and provide monthly bank statements
- Efficiently manage a team of Account Officers and Accountants.
Tax Collector
Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service Board
Aramoko Ekiti, Ekiti State
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Educate tax payer on the needs to pay Tax
- Collection of Tax from qualified tax payers
- Enforcement of payment of accrued tax by tax payers
- Streamlined office operations through the introduction of efficient filing systems.
- Updated knowledge of current legislation to ensure accurate assessments.
- Provided advice to colleagues and the public regarding complex tax matters, enhancing service delivery.
- Ensured timely collection of taxes by implementing effective enforcement strategies.
- Advised taxpayers on potential deductions, helping them save money whilst remaining compliant.
- Handled disputes related to financial matters, accounts and taxation.
- Researched financial discrepancies and overdue accounts to address and resolve variances.
Marketing Officer
Niger Insurance Plc
Ado Ekiti Branch, Ekiti State
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Selling of Company’s Policies to both currents and prospective Clients
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders for improved collaboration.
Account Officer (Industrial Training)
Aramoko Micro Finance Bank Ltd
Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State
2010.01 - 2011.01
- All Accounting and Administrative work assigned by Head of Operation.
Education
ICAN in View - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN)
LagosHigher National Diploma (HND) - Accounting
The Federal Polytechnics
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 2013.01 - 2015.01
Skills
- Microsoft office word, Microsoft Excel Word, and Corel Draw
- SAP, QuickBooks, CMS
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Economic awareness
- Audit processes familiarity
- Efficient time management
- Motivation to continually learn
- High ethical standards
- Fixed asset accounting
- Auditing capabilities
- Financial reporting analysis
- Quantitative modelling
- Banking relationships maintenance
- Vendor relationship supervision
- Tax preparations understanding
- Time efficiency
Language Spoken
English, Yoruba
REFERENCE
Available upon request
PERSONAL HOBBIES
Surfing the internet, Reading, Travelling and Research
AWARDS AND ORGANISATION WITH DATES
Federation of Ekiti West Students’ Union (FEWSU) Financial Secretary 2009, Chairman, Educational programme, National Aramoko Students’ Association 2014, Senate President National Association of Polytechnics Accountancy Students 2014, Federation of Ekiti West Students’ Union (FEWSU) FPA Chapter Fin. Sec. 2014
PERSONAL DATA
- Sex: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Date of Birth: 10th July, 1990
- Place of Birth: Aramoko-Ekiti
- Home Town: Aramoko-Ekiti
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Local Government Area: Ekiti West Local Government
- State of Origin: Ekiti State
- State of Residence: Ogun State
- Religion: Christianity
- Nationality: Nigerian
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ALERTNESS AT ALL LEVEL
- Well-developed observation analysis and assessment skill, expressional ability & capability.
- Ability to work as a team player in collaboration with others.
- Self-motivated and industrious
- Excellent analytical skills
ACADEMICS QUALIFICATION WITH DATES
- Higher National Diploma in Accounting (Upper Credit) 2015
- National Diploma in Accounting (Lower Credit) 2010
- Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) 2007
- Primary School Leaving Certificate 1999
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Ability to plan and execute action with minimum or no supervision
- Ability to work under pressure with excellent judgment, skills and accuracy
- Very reliable, result oriented and good spirit
- Above all, God fearing
Timeline
Finance manager
Mantra Protection Solutions Limited
2023.07 - 2026.04
Internal Auditor
Precise Lighting Limited
2023.01 - 2023.06
Account Officer
RCCG Workers Fund
2018.07 - 2022.05
Tax Collector
Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service Board
2016.01 - 2018.01
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accounting
The Federal Polytechnics
2013.01 - 2015.01
Marketing Officer
Niger Insurance Plc
2012.01 - 2013.01
Account Officer (Industrial Training)
Aramoko Micro Finance Bank Ltd
2010.01 - 2011.01
ICAN in View - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN)