Oluwatosin Olaniyi
Chartered Accountant
Lugbe Abuja
Summary
Multi-talented Accountant with over Eight (8) years of experience. Streamlines accounting systems to drive efficiencies. Harnesses data to drive decision-making. Resourceful and results-focused with deep understanding of IFRS and other relevant guidelines. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead - Accounts
Bilaad Realty Nigeria Limited
Jahi, FCT Abuja
2023.01 - Current
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Provide Financial reports and interpret financial information to the CFAO while recommending further courses of action.
- Evaluate, examine policies and procedures and systems in place to protect assets of the Board and the system of the company.
- Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects of the company.
- Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for Management decision making.
- Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
- Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
- Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
- Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
- Directed and supervised team of Seven(7) engaged in productivity and development of the company.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Evaluated team members skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing team members or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly work space.
- Mentored and guided team members to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment of new employees, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform team members of expectations and deliverables.
- Monitored sales performance metrics to achieve strategic account objectives.
- Oversee operations of the finance & Account unit, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
- Correspond with other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
Senior Accountant
Bilaad Realty Nigeria Limited
Jahi
2020.10 - 2022.12
- Generate and present monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Manage and prepare journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Lead team of 5 staff to achieve goals through proactive planning and coaching.
- Partners with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Prepare and distribute financial statements and reports, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Analyse files and accounts for discrepancies, accurately resolving variances.
- Identify areas for cost improvement that results in cost savings.
- Prepare monthly profit and loss, financial position statement and cash flow reports with exceptional accuracy.
- Oversee accounting operations for business turnover per year.
- Prepare reports and presentations for managements with excellent data visualisation.
- Create periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Cooperate with supervisor, senior officers and team leads to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Create quarterly and yearly Financial statements to track financial trends and performance.
- Process payroll and calculate deductions accurately for remittance to regulatory bodies.
- Analyse monthly financial statements for corporate reporting.
- File tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Update journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
- Prepare VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
Accountant
Bilaad Realty Nigeria Limited
Jahi
2017.12 - 2020.09
- Managed entire accounting cycle from data collection and analysis to lodgement.
- Created and implemented procedures and best practices for bank reconciliation process.
- Analysed files and accounts for discrepancies, accurately resolving variances.
- Oversaw accounting operations for business turning over.
- Led team of 2 staff to achieve goals through proactive planning and coaching.
- Coordinated payment runs and accounts across divisions.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Account Officer
Auto Medix
Jabi. Abuja
2016.12 - 2017.12
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Promptly processed manual payments, ensuring correct approvals by relevant managers to minimise delays.
- Set and monitored sales targets and identified potential customers through networking and outreach.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Documented sales, customer interactions and concerns to generate updates for senior management.
- Performed end-to-end account reconciliation processes data entry to bank reconciliation.
- Cultivated and maintained excellent interdepartmental working relationships to facilitate effectiveness and efficiency.
- Monitored rejected invoices, actively seeking resolution immediately.
Accountant
Jamiville Farms Company Limited
Minna
2015.05 - 2016.08
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
Client Service Officer
Leadway Assurance Limited
Central Area/Abuja
2014.01 - 2015.04
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
- Optimised customer support by establishing collaborative service environment.
- Completed documentation and logs each day and generated weekly reports detailing activities.
- Delivered excellent customer service, resulting in consistent 80% customer satisfaction rating.
Sales Representative
Unilever Nigeria Plc
Garki/Abuja
2007.01 - 2008.11
- Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service.
- Maximised business potential by providing excellent customer service and ensuring 75% client retention.
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
- Achieved sales goals and service performance goals by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Collected and processed payments.
- Submitted and tracked orders.
- Closely monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.
- Proactively managed client correspondence and recorded all tracking and communications.
Education
ACA - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria
AbujaBachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Jos
JosDiploma of Higher Education - Accounting
University of Jos
JosNECO -
Marigold College
LagosSSCE -
Government Girls Science Secondary School
AbujaSkills
Project budgetingAudit coordinationERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) softwareProcess improvementFinancial reportingStrong communicationFinancial management
Mathematical calculations
Operations management
Business planning
Coaching and mentoring
Budgeting
Job inspections
Financial Management
Timeline
Team Lead - Accounts
Bilaad Realty Nigeria Limited
2023.01 - Current
Senior Accountant
Bilaad Realty Nigeria Limited
2020.10 - 2022.12
Accountant
Bilaad Realty Nigeria Limited
2017.12 - 2020.09
Account Officer
Auto Medix
2016.12 - 2017.12
Accountant
Jamiville Farms Company Limited
2015.05 - 2016.08
Client Service Officer
Leadway Assurance Limited
2014.01 - 2015.04
Sales Representative
Unilever Nigeria Plc
2007.01 - 2008.11
ACA - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Jos
Diploma of Higher Education - Accounting
University of Jos
NECO -
Marigold College
SSCE -
Government Girls Science Secondary School