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PIUS EDOBOR

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
LAGOS

Summary

Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies. Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Executive Director of Finance and Administration

Guinea Insurance PLC
Lagos
07.2016 - Current
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.

Chief Accountant

Global Scansystems Limited
Lagos
02.2007 - 09.2015
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
  • Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
  • Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings, and related schedules.
  • Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
  • Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
  • Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
  • Offered advice and direction to help clients better understand financial goals.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
  • Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse clients.

Accounting Officer

Lassa Limited
Lagos
04.1996 - 04.2002
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
  • Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to 5 employees.
  • Managed payroll operations for team of [5] employees.
  • Overhauled process for year-end inventory audits to improve accuracy.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.

Audit Trainee

Aremu Akindele & Co
Lagos
10.1995 - 03.1996
  • Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
  • Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
  • Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.
  • Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
  • Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable and payable and negotiable securities to confirm accurate records.
  • Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
  • Performed analytical review of audit documents such as Cashbooks, ledgers, journals etc.
  • Reviewed clients systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud.
  • Analyzed information of payments to vendors against contracts to find overpayments, writing claims to retrieve over payments from clients.
  • Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
  • Prepared Bank reconciliation reports and other documentation to support licensed auditor's opinions.
  • Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
Ogun State
01.2002 - 05.2006

Master of Science - Accounting

St. Monica University
Cameroun
04.2016 - 05.2017

Ph.D. - Audit & Forensic Accounting

Charisma University
Turks & Caicos
01.2018 - 06.2020

Skills

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Certification

Associate Chartered Accountant of Nigeria

Hobbies

Reading, travelling and visiting friends

Timeline

Associate Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria

01-2021

Ph.D. - Audit & Forensic Accounting

Charisma University
01.2018 - 06.2020

Executive Director of Finance and Administration

Guinea Insurance PLC
07.2016 - Current

Master of Science - Accounting

St. Monica University
04.2016 - 05.2017

Associate, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Nigeria

05-2015

Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria

05-2013

Certified Fraud Examiner, ACFE, USA

03-2013

Associate, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, Nigeria

05-2011

Chief Accountant

Global Scansystems Limited
02.2007 - 09.2015

Associate Chartered Accountant of Nigeria

11-2002

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
01.2002 - 05.2006

Accounting Officer

Lassa Limited
04.1996 - 04.2002

Audit Trainee

Aremu Akindele & Co
10.1995 - 03.1996

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