Yinka Olasehinde
Finance Business Partner
Ajah
Summary
Results-driven Finance Professional experienced in financial statement review, auditing, budgeting, forecasting, tax, treasury data analytics and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Finance Business Partner
MTN Telecommunication Plc
Lagos
03.2020 - Current
- Analyzed financial position, investigated and reported budgetary variances and identified adjustments to facilitate month and year-end processes.
- Liaised with budget holders to evaluate financial performance and offer financial management data, analysis and advice.
- Oversaw internal and external audit and formulated corrective action plan for findings and recommendations response.
- Obtained financial details to support general ledger reporting.
- Analyzed impact of service changes and proposed cost-effective service redesign and budget adjustments.
- Developed staff training programs to enhance financial performance and budgetary control awareness.
- Presented numerical and graphical data to demonstrate strategic progress.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Accountable for consistency and accuracy of forecast submission, KPIS, variance analysis
- Create and maintain a strong internal control environment
- Accountable for the management of Sales Finance Teams providing required supports on regulars basis
Management Accountant
Design Union Consulting Limited
Lagos
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Generated and compiled internal audits.
- Controlled and forecasted incomes and expenditures.
- Assisted company leaders with financial decisions.
- Created business strategies to boost shareholder value.\
- Prepared Management Accounts on a monthly basis for strategic business planning
- Tax Management
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Managed inventory for the efficiency and value for money.
- Managed assets register for the company.
Treasury/Management Accountant
LBIC Mortgage Bank Plc
Lagos
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Managed liquidity and maintained long-term solvency.
- Managed investment portfolio for the bank.
- Accountable for volume and revenue planning, budgeting and forecasting.
- Created and maintained a strong internal controls environment.
- Maintained integrity and accuracy of all databases, data and financial submissions.
- Ensured compliance with monthly regulatory reporting requirements to Central Bank of Nigeria and Security Exchange Commission.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
Accountant Supervisor
Cornerstone Insurance Plc
Lagos
05.2014 - 03.2018
- Oversaw 4 finance personnel in preparing tax returns, providing documentation and reconciling accounts.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Prepared industry comparative and common size reports for head of finance
- Managed credit control functions
- coordinated payables and receivables of insurance claims and premium
- Managed relationships with Tax Authorities, Internal and External Auditors and Bankers
- Coordinated monthly salary payment
Strategy/Transaction Officer
Guaranty Trust Insurance
Lagos
09.2008 - 02.2011
- Collected and analyzed data
- Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
- Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Education
MBA -
Lagos Business School
Lekki Ajah Lagos 07.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Finance
Babcock University
Ilishan Remo Ogun State 01.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lagos State University
Ojo Lagos 09.2008 - 01.2013
Skills
Performance reviews
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 IT staff in the development of a automated system for commercial divisions vendors and partners' payment processing.
- Used Power BI to develop budget and forecast dashboard for management reporting.
- .Collaborated with 3 tax consultants in getting a reduction of tax penalty of N2billion to N150billion for Tax Authority.
- Developed standard operating procedures to finance functions that enhanced sound internal control procurement process, revenue assurance and tax management.
- Achieved 70% return on investment through with investment consultants .
Certification
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Timeline
MBA -
Lagos Business School
07.2023 - Current
Dbrownconsulting - Scenarios & Sensitivity Analysis
06-2020
Finance Business Partner
MTN Telecommunication Plc
03.2020 - Current
ICAN - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
12-2019
Management Accountant
Design Union Consulting Limited
09.2019 - 02.2020
Treasury/Management Accountant
LBIC Mortgage Bank Plc
03.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Finance
Babcock University
01.2017 - 08.2020
Accountant Supervisor
Cornerstone Insurance Plc
05.2014 - 03.2018
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
12-2013
Strategy/Transaction Officer
Guaranty Trust Insurance
09.2008 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lagos State University
09.2008 - 01.2013
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