OLUWATOSIN ADIGUN
Financial/Management Accountant
Ajeromi Ifelodun, Lagos
Summary
Focused Accounting professional with 5 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with Sage 50. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Financial Accountant
Intrass Limited
07.2019 - Current
- Currently led the preparation of statutory financial statements for the year-end and make provisions for information needed for statutory audit
- Also reviewed monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Computation of depreciation and capital allowance of non-current assets
- Prepared, analyzed and presented the monthly management accounts to the company’s CEO and management for decision-making
- Set up internal control systems for the finance department of the company and also make sure that measures are put in place to maintain this set of controls
- I also monitor adherence to these set-up controls
- Represented the company at banks and government agencies as they were concerned with tax and other financial matters relating to the company
- Also ensured that full statutory financial compliance is achieved as regards generally accepted accounting principles
- Led the preparation and documentation of the Company’s financial policies and procedural manual for effective reporting and management of the Company’s resources
- Uphold clients’ and company’s confidentiality
- Reviewed the preparation of payroll for correctness in personal income tax, pension, and other statutory deductions before net salary is disbursed
- Computation and filing of Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax (WHT) on invoices
- Attended and contributed to management team meetings.
Audit Trainee
Ishola A.W & Co
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Chartered Accountants)
- Fully participated as part of a team that reviewed financial statements on several audit engagements including Cargo and Marine, P&I, and Transport companies
- The team was able to gain an understanding of the businesses’ overall systems and controls environment which helps the evaluation of company financial statements, control systems, documentation, accounting entries, and data
- The year-end stock-taking exercise was also carried out by the team.
Accounts Assistant
Intrass Limited
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepared and followed up with credit reports for all clients
- Sent and followed up with outstanding invoices with clients for prompt payment via email using Microsoft outlook
- Updated account receivables schedule with the use of Microsoft excel
- Reconciled account receivables using Sage 50 accounting application and Microsoft Excel
- Settle payables and suppliers using bank online platforms
- Contributed to the profitability of the company by keeping expenses down
- Performed ledger and bank reconciliation using Microsoft excel, Sage 50 Application, and Bank Statement of Accounts
- Posted payment vouchers and invoices to ascertain receivables on the Sage 50 application.
Economics Teacher
Christ like Schools
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Prepared lesson notes by the senior secondary school curriculum
- Instructed and taught students in the classroom
- Prepared assignment questions, continuous assessment tests, and examination questions
- Gave scores to assignments, assessment tests, and examination scripts
- Computed and presented examination scores with the use of Microsoft Excel
Community Development Service - General Secretary
Egor Local Government
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Kept records of minutes of the Community Development Service (CDS) group that facilitated the training of peer education on HIV/AIDS and minutes of every general meeting with the youth corps member in the local government
- Assisted the financial secretary in the preparation of quarterly non-profit making financial statements and also presented the financial statements at board meetings
- Managed and led about 75% of meetings held by the CDS during the nine (9) months of the community service program of the national youth service corp year
- Resolved peer misunderstanding in the course of meetings and the field of service.
Education
Associate Chartered Accountants (ACA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Association of Accounting Technicians West - undefined
AATWA - undefined
Association of Accountancy Bodies
Certified member, Teachers - undefined
Nigeria
B.Sc - Ed) Economics
University of Ilorin
OND - Accountancy
Lagos State Polytechnic
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Johnson Grammar School
Skills
Financial statements preparation and analysisFinancial ratio and trend analysisProficient in the use of Microsoft Office (word, excel, and outlook) with excellent MS Excel skillExcellent in the use of the Sage 50 accounting software applicationTechnical accounting skills under IFRSExcellent typing skills with good command of the English LanguageExcellent numerical and reasoning skillsSelf-disciplined and efficient, with a flexible and proactive natureExcellent planning and organisational skillExcellent interpersonal skillsAble to work independently and also a good team playerStrong leadership qualitiesReliable and punctual, will always turn up to work on timeAble to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Accounting and bookkeeping
Account reconciliation specialist
Financial records review
Accounting and bookkeeping
Additional Information
- Background Oluwatosin has over four (4) years of professional experience delivering employer’s and client solutions in various areas, including management accounting, financial reporting, tax computation, audit support & remediation, technical accounting advisory, and financial management consulting. He also specializes in responding to technical and complex accounting issues. Spent the last three (3) years dedicated to advising management on complex accounting, and tax remediation between the company and the tax authorities including payroll and accounts receivables. He is a qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians West Africa (AAT) He is also a chartered member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
- Established a template for the monthly management account and met up with the 15th of the subsequent month for submission of the previous month’s management account. Application of IFRS standards to Intrass Limited management account. Have a track record of collecting about 65% of receivables on monthly basis. Established a system of reporting for a maritime and clearing firm making use of analytical models in the presentation of the management report. Established a system of reporting for a non-profit making organization (student fellowship).
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop personal income tax and pension deductions spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Certification
ACA, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Timeline
Senior Financial Accountant
Intrass Limited
07.2019 - Current
Audit Trainee
Ishola A.W & Co
10.2018 - 09.2019
Accounts Assistant
Intrass Limited
07.2018 - 06.2019
Economics Teacher
Christ like Schools
01.2018 - 07.2018
Community Development Service - General Secretary
Egor Local Government
02.2017 - 09.2017
Associate Chartered Accountants (ACA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Association of Accounting Technicians West - undefined
AATWA - undefined
Association of Accountancy Bodies
Certified member, Teachers - undefined
Nigeria
B.Sc - Ed) Economics
University of Ilorin
OND - Accountancy
Lagos State Polytechnic
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Johnson Grammar School