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Rotimi Sonde

Rotimi Sonde

Accountant
Lagos

Summary

Rotimi is a productive Audit and Accounting Professional, Qualified Tax Practitioner, Accounting Packages and Internal Control Enthusiast who has over twelve (12) years of pre and post qualification experience in Audit, Corporate Financial Reporting, Financial Management, internal controls and, Tax Planning and Management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Chief Finance Officer

Internet Solutions Nigeria Limited
Victoria Island, Lagos
04.2017 - Current
  • Spearheaded due diligence efforts for potential mergers and acquisitions, identifying lucrative opportunities for growth.
  • Optimized cash flow management to maintain positive liquidity and minimize interest expenses.
  • Advised executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives, contributing valuable insights based on financial analysis.
  • Played a pivotal role in successful introduction of the business to foreign investors, providing detailed financial information and addressing investor concerns during stakeholders meetings.
  • Spearheaded migration from an ordinary accounting software to an ERP that manages the entire operations of the business
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
  • Improved financial efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Senior Associate (Assistant Audit Manager)

Babatunde Ajala & Co Chartered Accountants and T.P
Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos
01.2014 - 03.2017
  • Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
  • Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
  • Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.

Accountant

Abeokuta Club
Abeokuta, Ogun
09.2011 - 11.2012
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Prepared monthly management account
  • Prepared schedules and remitted statutory obligations on monthly basis

Account Officer

Y- Tree Distribution Limited
01.2011 - 09.2011
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring prompt payment and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients by promptly addressing inquiries or concerns related to their accounts.
  • Responded to requests for information and resolved issues quickly.
  • Effectively communicated complex financial information to non-financial personnel within the organization, fostering improved understanding of key performance indicators and overall company health.
  • Reconciled banks, creditors and debtors accounts.
  • Prepared schedules and made remittances of statutory obligations on monthly basis.

Accounts Clerk

Nigerian German Chemicals Plc
09.2001 - 04.2004
  • Completed accurate bank reconciliations, identifying errors and rectifying any discrepancies promptly.
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal departments and external clients while resolving billing inquiries efficiently.
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
04.2001 -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Nigeria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
Akungba-Akoko. Ondo State
04.2001 -

Skills

Tax Strategy Development

Certification

Associate Chartered Accountant

Timeline

Associate Chartered Accountant

11-2017

Chief Finance Officer

Internet Solutions Nigeria Limited
04.2017 - Current

Senior Associate (Assistant Audit Manager)

Babatunde Ajala & Co Chartered Accountants and T.P
01.2014 - 03.2017

Accountant

Abeokuta Club
09.2011 - 11.2012

Account Officer

Y- Tree Distribution Limited
01.2011 - 09.2011

Graduate Member of Nigerian Institute of Management

12-2010

Proficiency Certificate in Management (NIM)

10-2010

Accounts Clerk

Nigerian German Chemicals Plc
09.2001 - 04.2004

MBA - Business Administration

Obafemi Awolowo University
04.2001 -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
04.2001 -

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