Providing solutions and solving problems
Stephen Bamidele OGODO
Administrator, Accountant, Marketer And HR Professional
Lagos
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Summary
* Successful Executive with 27 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability. Ambitious team leader adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business initiatives.
*Versatile Executive offering 27 year track record of overseeing and managing various sectors of economy's operations to meet business objectives. Strong knowledge of budget administration, business development and key decision making. Disciplined and forward-thinking manager with excellent communication and team-building skills.
*Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
48
48
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certification
2
2
Language
Work History
Executive /Head of Administration
Elizade Toyota Group (Elizade Nigeria Limited)
Lagos
10.2013 - Current
- Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps, and strategic business plans.
- Organized due diligence in preparation for sale of business unit.
- Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving integrity and security of data, reports, and access.
- Prepared and drafted new policies to benefit company in meeting objectives.
- Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
- Collaborated with back-office team members to facilitate seamless business execution.
General Manager, Finance , Accounts, Marketing
First Grant Group (Interprods Ltd)
Lagos
01.2009 - 09.2013
- Created documentation outlining research findings for use by project managers, customers, and other marketing staff to make accurate decisions about future plans.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Worked within budget parameters to develop and implement marketing strategies by analyzing key data and consumer demographics, increasing revenue [Number]%.
- Developed campaigns and specific marketing strategies for clients.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Conducted research to analyze customers' behavior, preferences and purchasing habits.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Assisted in development of products and services previously unrepresented in industry to increase shares in new markets 15%.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
Group Management Accountant
Synergy Healthcare Group
Lagos
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
Head, Finance & Accounts
Bemil Group (Bemil Nigeria Limited)
Lagos
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Helped management develop employee improvement plans and motivate team members to continually improve.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
Senior Accountant
Sweet Sensation Confectionery Limited
Lagos
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Head, Marketing, Finance & Administration
Sodno Trust Nigeria Limited
Lagos
01.1998 - 12.2002
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies, and sales goals.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Corps Liaising Officer (CLO)
Federal Government of Nigeria (NYSC)
Abia
11.1996 - 11.1997
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Administration And Management
01.2022 - 11.2024
Master of Science - Business Administration And Management
01.2016 - 12.2017
MBA - Business Administration
01.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
01.2018 - 11.2020
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accounting
01.1990 - 11.1996
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration - Business Administration And Management
01.2014 - 11.2017
Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC) - Business Management
02.2015 - 08.2018
ACMA - Cost And Management Accountant
02.2000 - 11.2004
Associate, NIM (Chartered) - Management Science
02.2001 - 11.2004
Institute of Chartered Finance Professional, USA - Accounting And Finance
02.2019 - 09.2021
Associate, ACIICA, USA - Auditing
03.2014 - 09.2021
Institute of Certified Forensic Accounting & Fraud - Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
01.2016 - 09.2021
Skills
Business office administration
Executive protection professional
Customer-oriented with a strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Business initiatives proficiency
Marketing strategy and sales
Human capital strategic development (HRM)
Certification
Life professional certifications (Listed above)
Interests
Reading, Travelling, Meeting new people etc..
*Reading all kinds of materials to keep me up to date in adding values and providing solution to organizations and humanity that i come across in life.
* I love travelling to solve problem and to deliver solutions in any part of the world.
* I love meeting all kinds of people (Any colour or race without discriminations)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) - Ph.D., Business Administration And Management
01.2022 - 11.2024
Institute of Chartered Finance Professional, USA - Institute of Chartered Finance Professional, USA , Accounting And Finance
02.2019 - 09.2021
Lagos State University / ISSIC University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
01.2018 - 11.2020
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) - Master of Science, Business Administration And Management
01.2016 - 12.2017
Institute of Certified Forensic Accounting & Fraud - Institute of Certified Forensic Accounting & Fraud, Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
01.2016 - 09.2021
Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) - Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), Business Management
02.2015 - 08.2018
Chartered Institute of Internal Controllers & Audi - Associate, ACIICA, USA, Auditing
03.2014 - 09.2021
Chartered Institute of Administration - Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration , Business Administration And Management
01.2014 - 11.2017
Executive /Head of Administration - Elizade Toyota Group (Elizade Nigeria Limited)
10.2013 - Current
General Manager, Finance , Accounts, Marketing - First Grant Group (Interprods Ltd)
01.2009 - 09.2013
Group Management Accountant - Synergy Healthcare Group
01.2007 - 12.2008
Head, Finance & Accounts - Bemil Group (Bemil Nigeria Limited)
01.2005 - 12.2006
Senior Accountant - Sweet Sensation Confectionery Limited
01.2003 - 12.2004
Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered) - Associate, NIM (Chartered), Management Science
02.2001 - 11.2004
Adekunle Ajasin University (AAU) - MBA, Business Administration
01.2001 - 05.2003
Chartered Institute of Cost&Management Accountant - ACMA, Cost And Management Accountant
02.2000 - 11.2004
Head, Marketing, Finance & Administration - Sodno Trust Nigeria Limited
01.1998 - 12.2002
Corps Liaising Officer (CLO) - Federal Government of Nigeria (NYSC)
11.1996 - 11.1997
Ondo State Polytechnic, Owo - Higher National Diploma (HND), Accounting
01.1990 - 11.1996