Highly analytical and forward-thinking finance professional with over five years of progressive experience in financial reporting, management, and data analysis. Proven ability to leverage advanced software and programming skills (Python, SQL) to optimize financial processes, automate reporting, and drive data-driven insights. Adept at managing complex financial operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-impact solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and profitability.
Trade Reporting and Intelligence Analyst
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Drove business improvement through financial metrics, automated reporting, and ensured accuracy of financial statements for multi-regional operations.
Highlights
Coordinated the successful automation of Trade Depot's Monthly Financial Reporting, transitioning from manual processes to an AWS, Google BigQuery, and Google Sheets-based system, significantly improving efficiency and data accessibility.
Developed and tracked key financial metrics, including Distribution Cost (% of sales), DSI, DSO, and AP Days, to drive internal business improvement and optimize cash conversion cycles.
Prepared comprehensive weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for Nigeria and Ghana branches, alongside segmented financials for Producers, Distributors, and Financiers.
Managed the financial close process for Trade Finance, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and complete financial entries.
Monitored and analyzed operational costs, identifying areas for efficiency gains and preparing detailed logistics and warehouse performance reports across all distribution centers.
Finance Manager - Part Time
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led finance operations and strategic initiatives, overseeing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and driving critical ERP system migration.
Highlights
Led the successful migration of Odoo ERP from V12 to V17, coordinating data deployment for chart of accounts, master data, and customized configurations, ensuring seamless transition for the organization.
Managed and led finance teams, optimizing financial processes and procedures to ensure smooth operations and compliance with regulatory bodies and tax laws.
Monitored and managed organizational cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet obligations and overseeing compliant cash disbursements.
Prepared comprehensive financial reports and regulatory filings, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal policies.
Financial Business Partner
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Collaborated with business units to optimize financial performance, manage accounting processes, and ensure compliance with company policies.
Highlights
Successfully implemented a new policy for purchase order approvals and payments, streamlining procurement processes and ensuring compliance.
Established a policy ensuring warehouse inbound receipts accurately mirrored supplier invoices/waybills, enhancing inventory control and reconciliation.
Reconciled a complex two-year vendor statement within a strict deadline, resolving discrepancies and ensuring financial accuracy.
Conducted in-depth ratio analysis on banking partners, assessing risk ratings, exposure limits, and cash movements to inform strategic financial decisions.
Managed and supported monthly accounting period closing, including annual financial budgeting and long-term planning for various business units.
General Ledger Accountant
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed general ledger operations, ensured accurate financial records, and supported the implementation of new financial systems.
Highlights
Assisted the Controller in implementing new financial systems and procedures, strengthening controls and streamlining accounting processes.
Managed end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accurate and timely monthly and yearly payments.
Maintained comprehensive general and subsidiary ledgers, ensuring accurate record-keeping and seamless month-end closing processes.
Prepared regulatory, audit, and internal reports, ensuring compliance with tax laws and filing requirements through cross-functional collaboration with tax authorities and operations.
Junior Accountant
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported financial operations by processing payments, managing cash controls, and maintaining accurate bookkeeping.
Highlights
Managed daily cash controls and maintained up-to-date bookkeeping using Sage Evolution ERP Accounting Software, ensuring financial accuracy.
Processed all statutory payment remittances, including VAT, WHT, and PAYE, ensuring timely compliance with government regulations.
Prepared daily float and petty cash reports for management, providing clear oversight of operational expenditures.
School Accountant
Delta State, Delta, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed school finances, including payroll, budgeting, and student fee collection, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting.
Highlights
Prepared and managed payroll for 25 employees, ensuring accurate and timely compensation.
Prepared and presented the Diocesan Budget for the school, contributing to financial planning and resource allocation.
Processed and filed fees for over 138 students, ensuring accurate revenue tracking and compliance.
Finance Dept. (Intern)
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported the finance department by resolving discrepancies, monitoring payments, and communicating with clients to ensure financial accuracy.
Highlights
Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies, improving vendor relations and financial accuracy.
Monitored and managed overdue client payments, proactively contacting clients to resolve outstanding balances.
Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints, contributing to efficient financial operations.
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Diploma (DIP-IFRS)
International Financial Reporting
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Analyst® (FMVA)
Financial Modelling and Valuation
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BSc. (Second Class Upper)
Accounting
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Senior Secondary School Certificate
General Studies
Issued By
Datacamp
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Financial Reporting, Financial Management and Valuation, Management Accounting, Liquidity Management, Working Capital Management, Rebate Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting.
Accounts Payable & Receivable, Financial Accounting & General Ledger, Tax Accounting, Account and Bank Reconciliation, Intercompany and Interbranch Accounting.
ERP (Sage, Xero, Odoo, Oracle, Quickbooks), Trello, Enable (RMS), Excel (Advanced Excel, Pivot tables, Data tables, PowerPivot, Macros), PowerPoint, Google Suites (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Slides).
Python, R, SQL.
Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib.
Domo Business Cloud, Postgres SQL, MySQL, Google BigQuery, Anaconda.
Jupyter Notebook, Visual Studio Code.
Business Intelligence Tools, Financial Analysis & Modeling, Datasets, Business Analytics, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Business-to-Business (B2B).
Freelance
Summary
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Summary
A collection of coursework and personal projects demonstrating proficiency in SQL for data manipulation, querying, and database management.