Quickbooks
Oluwabukola Oluwasomidotun Adebiyi
Accountant
Lagos Nigeria
Summary
Business-minded Ass. Finance Manager promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Finance Manager
American Employee Recreation Association
Lagos
06.2010 - Current
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Audited and reconciled payroll and distributions for personnel.
- Created documents to display financial reports and data using Quickbooks
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Maintains proof of checks and deposit information into bank.
- Handles and reconciles debt accounts for customers and diplomats.
- Prepares and post all vendor payments as at when due.
- Submits and prepares AERA Employee monthly salaries payment schedule for paying bank to disburse to individual staff bank account and payroll distribution
- Prepares salary pay slips for staffs
- Maintains a relationship with the bankers, pension fund holders etc.
- Prepares and maintains daily income and expenditure. Accurately post daily income and expenditure.
- Maintains petty cash incoming and outgoing. Ensures that all request have vouchers and GM authorizes them.
- Ensures the safe containment of all cash. Safeguards all passwords, keys, combinations to all AERA equipments, offices ,safes etc.
- Prepares banking for oversees and local deposits of lump sum into the bank daily.
- Negotiates with vendors on prices and payment terms.
- Ensures the safe containment of all cash. Safeguards all passwords, keys, combinations to all AERA equipments, offices ,safes etc.
Customer Service Cashier
American Employee Recreation Association
Lagos
03.2007 - 05.2010
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions.
- Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Redeemed coupons to discount purchases.
- Arranged and replenished service desk displays and merchandise racks to maintain appearance of store.
- Maintained awareness of surroundings and secured cash to minimize loss potential.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Set up new sales displays each week.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Cash counting at the account office.
- Filing of all administrative and financial transactions at the frontdesk and account office.
- Dealing with all vendors and suppliers payments.
- Entering accurately and timely all deposits(payments) made by Guest Member’s,Hotel Guest and US Diplomats.
- Handling guest members accounts and their balances.
- Opening of hotel guest and guest member’s accounts.
- Handling of calls in and out of Guest Quarters.
- Management of all accounting records at the front desk.
- Collection and proper safe keeping of lumpsum amount of money before remittance to the finance/account office.
- Assisting the Finance office with special assignments given by General / Finance Manager.
- Preparation of payment vouchers and proper posting in the system using Quickbooks.
Office Assistant Trainee/Bank Teller
Magnum Mortgage bank
Lagos
10.1998 - 09.1999
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Developed presentations and generated reports to facilitate office operations.
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
- Verified accuracy of business records by consistently updating customer information.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office equipment repair and maintenance to extend equipment lifespan and prevent unplanned downtime.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Developed correspondence letters, memos and emails.
- Streamlined document processing to improve traceability.
- Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information.
- Maintained company handbook to outline policies and provide insights to company mission and values.
- Secured essential information and determined logistics to coordinate meetings and travel.
- Booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
- Leveraged accounting software to manage expenses and keep track of finances.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
- Strategically distributed administrative tasks amongst teller staffs and provided guidance to promote performance.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Monitored usage of all office supplies and contacted vendors to place new orders for replenishment.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for management staffs, such as setting appointments and securing transit and lodging accommodations.
- Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Managed incoming correspondence to enhance employee performance and reduce time spent on processing and responding.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Recognized any issues prior to escalation and applied appropriate techniques for effective resolution.
- Provided ease of access and navigation for important data by compiling, organizing and uploading organizational documents to the database.
- Arranged meetings and coordinated resources for use by attendees.
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ago Iwoye,Ogun State 02.2001 - 03.2005
Ordinary National Diploma - Accounting
Yaba College of Technology
Yaba Lagos 09.1996 - 08.1998
High School Diploma -
Anwar Ul Islam Girls High School
Lagos 02.1989 - 06.1994
Skills
Performance reviews
Written and interpersonal communication
Financial analysis
KPI management
Process implementation
Budget forecasting
Staff Management
Financial analysis and reporting
Cash handling expertise
Revenue Generation
Strategic and financial planning
Business development expertise
Reporting familiarity
Cost control and reduction
Human resources knowledge
Coaching and training
Skilled in Quickbooks
Payroll Operations
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivables
Accounts Reconciliation
Invoicing and Collection
Superior Time Management
Data Processing
Finance
Month - end Financial Reporting
Audit Coordinations
GL Accuracy
Software
Certification
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria ICAN (AAT)
Timeline
Assistant Finance Manager
American Employee Recreation Association
06.2010 - Current
Nigerian Institute of Management Graduate Member
10-2009
ICAN Skill level(In view)
05-2007
Customer Service Cashier
American Employee Recreation Association
03.2007 - 05.2010
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria ICAN (AAT)
04-2001
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Olabisi Onabanjo University
02.2001 - 03.2005
Office Assistant Trainee/Bank Teller
Magnum Mortgage bank
10.1998 - 09.1999
Ordinary National Diploma - Accounting
Yaba College of Technology
09.1996 - 08.1998
High School Diploma -
Anwar Ul Islam Girls High School
02.1989 - 06.1994