Modele Ajayi-Bembe
Accountant
Ikoyi,Lagos
Summary
Enthusiastic, results-oriented accounting professional with ACCA certification. Excited to bring 8 years expertise in successfully contributing and running finance teams with the goal of helping companies survive and thrive financially. Eager to contribute to team success by working smart, paying attention to detail and displaying excellent organisational skills. Able to assume responsibility and accountability using personal initiative and authority.
Overview
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1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Sponge Group
12.2015 - Current
- Prepared monthly and year end management account, budgets and financial analysis.
- Built financial models to determine project viability.
- Managed Accounts payable function by reviewing and approving all payment transactions.
- Managed Accounts receivable function by approving all sales invoices, review credit control reports, investigate circumstances of non-payment by clients; negotiate and resolve conflicts; and ensure payment is expedited.
- Timely preparation of cashflow and sales forecast.
- Ensured timely compliance with tax regulations.
- Lead negotiations and managed relationships with external suppliers, bankers, insurers, auditors, statutory and regulatory representatives, managerial staff and customers regarding financial transactions.
- Managed and administer payroll function of all staff.
- Fixed asset management.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Created and managed profitability projection process.
- Ensured business is compliant with financial governance requirements.
- Management of project profitability.
- Performed internal control audits and review key deliverables of book keeper.
- Ad hoc financial project support.
Staff Accountant
Mazars
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Audited financial statements of multinational corporations, ensuring compliance with IFRS.
- Helped clients navigate interactions with tax authorities and legal concerns relating to financial matters.
- Set up and improved clients accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximise effectiveness of operations.
- Prepared client’s management accounts, managed payroll, computed and remitted all tax due by client.
- Built lasting relationships with all clients and ensured systems and resources were in place to respond to queries promptly.
Accountant
Gloo.ng
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Maintained proper accounting records and prepared management reports monthly
- Managed Accounts payable function by initiating all due payment transactions
- Prepared monthly reconciliations on VAT, bank balance, and supplier balances.
- Managed and administered payroll function of all staff and assisted human resources division with selection of potential talents
- Responsible for approving and disbursing all cash, bank transfer and cheque requisitions
- Mitigate risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Maintained proper safeguard of all company assets and performed by-monthly stock counts
- Monitored and supervised the administrative unit and ensured monthly payment of utility bills
- Liaised with external auditors, suppliers, bankers, insurers, managerial staff and customers regarding financial transactions.
Audit Trainee
Onyema Osueke & Co
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Performed audit procedures to verify client’s financial records present their true financial position
- Identified internal control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Provided account support service to clients to help improve their accounting systems and controls
- Drafted and finalised client financial statements, annual income tax returns and management recommendation letters
- Assisted in training and supervision of new junior auditors.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
Assistant Accountant
Hotel Du Vin
Birmingham, UK
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Completed accurate Financial Statements, providing documentation and relevant schedules to ensure compliance with audit standards & financial regulations
- Performed a number of complex account reconciliation functions including monthly bank reconciliation, creditor and debtor account reconciliation, and Income Audit and Payroll Audit
- Coded and entered invoices into sales and purchase ledgers using Sage 200, and calculated VAT on sales and purchase invoices
- Submitted accurate quarterly VAT Returns, including VAT reconciliation, to the Customs & Excise inspectors, meeting time deadlines & passing audits
- Produced monthly forecasts, and analysed financial data to create yearly budget
- Helped produce company’s tax return, ensuring all data was correct and accurate prior to submission to HMRC, and all statutory deadlines were met.
Accounts Assistant
London Midland Transportation
Birmingham
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Prepared daily Revenue reports for all shifts carried out at booking offices, onboard trains and at Ticket Vending Machines
- Ensured that all refunds were correctly calculated before authorization, and that all transactions were done within correct procedures and time limits
- Carried out daily reconciliations to balance tills, recording details on Excel spreadsheets.
Financial Control Intern
First Bank of Nigeria
07.2009 - 09.2009
- Worked in seven different units of the Financial Control department gaining experience in Fixed Assets, Accounts, Regulatory Tax, Insurance, Management Information Systems, IFRS, and Administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Financial Management
University Of Hull
UK 09.2007 - 07.2010
A Level - Accounting
Global International College
Nigeria 09.2006 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
Vivian Fowler Memorial College For Girls/ Dansol High School
Nigeria 08.2000 - 07.2006
Skills
Negotiation
IT Skills
Communication & Presentation
Leadership
Work under pressure & Multitask
Meet Deadlines
Analytical
Team Collaboration
Adaptability & Flexibility
Certification
ACCA Member (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Timeline
Financial Controller
Sponge Group
12.2015 - Current
Staff Accountant
Mazars
03.2015 - 12.2015
Accountant
Gloo.ng
07.2014 - 03.2015
Audit Trainee
Onyema Osueke & Co
07.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Accountant
Hotel Du Vin
07.2012 - 06.2013
ACCA Member (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
06-2012
Accounts Assistant
London Midland Transportation
01.2012 - 03.2012
Financial Control Intern
First Bank of Nigeria
07.2009 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Financial Management
University Of Hull
09.2007 - 07.2010
A Level - Accounting
Global International College
09.2006 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
Vivian Fowler Memorial College For Girls/ Dansol High School
08.2000 - 07.2006