Nifemi, Results-driven with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
MD/CEO
Inspired Home & Art Designs Nigeria Limited
11.2016 - Current
Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
CEO
Home & Art Furnishing Limited
11.2010 - 10.2016
Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Audit and Investigation
Zenith Bank Plc
05.2007 - 07.2010
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Company Accountant
Joshlarzon Edge Nigeria Limited
10.2006 - 04.2007
Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
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