1. OLADEJO, Abolade
Phone: 08023981020, 08036633355
E-mail: BOLADE44@YA HOO.COM Ogunoloko Road, Oshodi,
Lagos, Nigeria.
* Marital Status: Married
* State of Origin: Osun State, Nigeria * Sex: Male
VALUE OFFER
Ability to deploy scientific revenue management tools. Highly energetic, organized, and solution –oriented
professional Accountant/Auditor/Financial Engineer/Technology Enthusiast/Credit Controller/Revenue
Assurance expert/Project Manager (over sixteen years p ractical experience), with an exceptional
track record of demonstrating talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of
schedule, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in deadline-oriented environments.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS / WORK EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
Thorough understanding and working knowledge / practical applications of global regulatory
Standards/best practice, such as IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standard).
knowledge of the upstream E & P business and accounting
Highest ethical / moral standards and Native Intelligence
People skills
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Financial Modelling
Success records in installation and marketing of several Accounting/robust software
packages and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) softwares e.g. SAP, ORACLE, SAGE,
Power enterprise, JDE, Microsoft Great Plains
Self-starter
Revenue Assurance and Credit Control
Excelled within fast-paced work environments, continually taking on increased levels of
responsibility.
Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining Accounting processes,
and designed & developed Accounting procedure manual for Companies.
Accounting, Internal Control and report generations for Project performance/Strong Project
Management
Understanding of global regulatory Risk Standards, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX),
Basel II, Solvency II, etc.
Years of experience on various sectors audit (Oil Companies, Engineering, various small
and medium scale businesses, financial institutions etc.)
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EDUCATION
A.C.A (Associate Chartered Accountant)
A.C.C.A, U.K cert in I.F.R.S (International Financial Reporting Standards) 2014
Certification in Project Management
Certification in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) conversion / implementation
C.I.S.A (Certified Information Systems Auditor) in view
B.Sc. Accounting, 1999 (Obafemi Awolowo University – O.A.U. Osun State, Nigeria).
Accomplishment Certification and practical experience in Data Analysis, Financial Engineering,
financial Modelling & advanced Microsoft Excel (and other Ms Office suite)
Certificate in Electronic Data Processing, 1996 (Obafemi Awolowo University – O.A.U., Ile-Ife,
Osun State, Nigeria).
Senior School Certificate, (SSCE) 1991 (Federal Government College – F.G.C., Idoani, Ondo State,
Nigeria).
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COMPUTER AND OTHER PROFICIENCIES
Highly Skilled in SAP, ORACLE, SAGE, SUN, Microsoft Great Plains, JDE, Power
enterprise E.R.P, Peachtree Accounting, Sage, QuickBooks, Tally, Dac-easy,
System specs’ Human Manager Payroll Software, and some other robust Accounting
softwares
*Advanced, hands-on Microsoft Excel, Word Processing & other practical Microsoft office
suite
Accomplishment certification, intensive training & practical experience in Data Analysis,
Financial Engineering, Financial Modelling/advanced Ms Excel
*I.F.R.S (International Financial Reporting Standard) certification
Certification and practical Experience in Project Management
Certificate in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) conversion/implementation(6
weeks’ intensive training)
*Accomplishment Certificate- ‘Financial Recording Keeping Secrets’ intensive training
*Certificate of Completion of the I.C.A.N Technology Competence Initiative Program.
(1month) Course at E.D.P Technowledge Centre, Lagos intensive training
*Accomplishment Certificate in ‘Advanced Financial Modeling (Master Class)’ intensive
training
*Accomplishment Certificate in ‘Using Computer Spreadsheet as Audit Software’ training
*Accomplishment Certificate in ‘Fraud Prevention and Control in a Computerized
Environment’ intensive training
*Accomplishment Certificate in ‘Writing Winning Business Proposals’ intensive training
*Accomplishment Certificate in ‘Practical Network Engineering intensive Training’
*Accomplishment Certificate in ‘Financial Intelligence, Stock trading and Entrepreneurship
development’ intensive training.
*Accomplishment Certificate in ‘Laptop & Desktop Computer Repair and Maintenance’
intensive training
*Internet Application skills.
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RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
JAGAL GROUP LTD, LAGOS. CHIEF FINA NCE OFFICER
2012 – TILL DATE
Develop strategies that guide the organization in achieving set financial goals and operating
prudentially to achieving the targeted margins
Direct and oversee all financial activities of the company including preparation of current financial
reports, utilizing SAP ERP Accounting Software, as well as summaries and forecasts for future
business growth and general economic outlook
Coordinate the activities of the Finance Department
Oversee all company accounting practices, including accounting departments, preparing budgets,
financial reports, tax and audit functions using SAP ERP.
Direct financial strategy, planning and forecasts; conferring with board, management, COOs and
other department heads.
Supervise investment and raising of funds for business.
Studies, analyzes and reports on trends, opportunities for expansion and projection of future
company growth.
Direct the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets,
reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports for government regulatory agencies.
Oversee accounting departments, budget preparation, and verification functions. Meets regularly
with unit heads to keep informed and to offer direction.
Review reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures, budgeted
expenses against final totals, and suggests methods of improving the planning process as
appropriate.
Analyze company operations to pinpoint opportunities and areas that need to be reorganized,
down-sized, or eliminated.
Confer COOs and department heads to coordinate and prioritize planning of resources.
Study long-range economic trends and projects company prospects for future growth in overall
sales and market share, opportunities for acquisitions or expansion into new product areas.
Supervise investment of funds; works with banks and/or investment bankers to raise additional
capital as required for expansion.
Review and constantly update the Group’s business model in line with the environmental and
competitive realities in all markets which the Group operates in, ensuring the agreed Business
model is able to deliver goals and results in line with expectations established by the company.
4. Oversee and manage all group aspects of the day to day financial operations of the Group,
ensuring that the Group’s own goals are developed and aligned with the overall company strategic
business goals and objectives and cascaded to all staff and relevant stakeholders of the Group
and also ensuring that operations are in sync with strategy
Develop and administer policies and practices aimed at ensuring optimal utilization of the
company/departmental resources
Provision of coaching and counseling as necessary
Development of a culture which supports the strategy of the Department
LAWSONS CORPORA TION NIG LTD GROUP HEAD, FINA NCIAL MANAGEMENT
2009 – 2012
GROUP FINA NCIAL MANAGEMENT
Consolidation of Group Financial Management Reports
Preparation of board Report
Measurement of organization performance and overall Group performance
Preparation of Various report to regulatory bodies
Ascertaining the correctness of posting by subordinates.
Capital Appreciation of company’s wealth
Working Capital Management
Review and implementation of Accounting Information system
BUDGETARY AND INVESTMENT FUNCTION
Review and Implementation of Group Budget
Variance Analysis and investigation
Variance Correction and alignment
Investment of company’s funds to yield high returns.
FINA NCIAL ADVISORY
Serves as Financial advisor to the Group
Implement and arrange finance for projects
Oversees various financial arrangements with banks and other financial Institutions.
Assesses the economic performance of Group Company in relation to the industry.
Analysis of Group Financial statement in terms of sales, costs, expenses and tax rates to
determine Group value and to project its future earnings.
Guide the company in selecting the right mix for investment Portfolio.
Keeping abreast of new regulations or policies that may affect the Group’s
investment and monitoring the economy to determine its effect on earnings
5. CHANNELS TELEVISION, LAGOS HEAD, FINA NCIAL CONTROL 2006 -2009
FINA NCE
Preparation of Management Accounts
Consolidation of regional accounts
Supervising of entry of daily accounts records
Preparation of fund accounts/ Regulatory body reports
Supervision of the financial control department.
BUDGET
Plans, organizes and administers the budget preparation process.
Oversees preparation, modification, maintenance and analysis of budget forecast.
Reviews and supervises final publication of the budget document.
Reviews and revises the budget manual.
Advises management on budgetary matters.
Insures the interests of each unit are met during the budget process.
Participates in intermediate and long-range budget planning strategies.
Insures integration of the budget and the strategic plan.
Assists with the planning and development of a comprehensive long-term strategic plan.
Develops budget policies and procedures.
Provides training to departments on current budget preparation procedures.
Reviews and analyzes budget submissions.
Develops and administers the budget formulation process for other departments.
Makes presentations and responds to questions concerning previous and proposed budget
detail, trends and projections.
Analyzes costs in relation to services performed and prepares recommendations for budget
revisions.
Prepares analysis of budget variances.
Prepares adjustments in accordance with program changes.
TREASURY
Cash flow preparation, reporting and control
Cash activity co-ordination and control, liaising with banks
Regional imprest, cash advance co- ordination and control
Head Office treasury maintenance, report and control
SENIOR OFFICER, AUDIT & RISK MANAGEMENT Jan 2007 – Mar 2007
AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Assist in the Formulation of Internal Audit Policies and ensures maintenance of
standards.
Coordinates the activities of External/Statutory auditors in conjunction with the Financial
Controller
Ensures the existence of adequate controls to manage business risks
Maintains proof charts and self-audit checklist for unit heads and monitors the process to
ensure that the stated objectives are being met
Reviews the management accounts for accuracy, integrity and compliance with
accounting standards Conduct companywide risk assessment with a view to identifying
company’s overall risk and assigning team to put mitigation plans in place.
Review of mitigation plans for implementation
6. Assesses the effectiveness and relevance of existing policies and controls in line with
changing business risks.
Conducts inspection of units, departments, branches, etc and submits reports to Head,
Audit & Risk Management.
Maintains working papers for audits/inspection conducted.
Prepares checklist of exceptions reported, target dates agreed for corrective action and
follow-up consistently for resolution.
Performs reconciliation of accounts
Performs reconciliation of accounts – Bank account
LUBCON PETROLEUM, LAGOS HEAD, FINA NCE & ADMINISTRATION
2004-2006
FINA NCIAL MANAGEMENT
Preparation of Management budgets
Perform budget account within project scope and budget constraints
Management of all taxation issues affecting the company for the purpose of reducing
incidence of tax
Management of Audit and Compliance in line with companies policies of global best
practice.
Ensure that procedures and policies as laid out by internal control unit are being adhered
to.
Keeping abreast of developments in industry regulations both global and domestic and
assessing their impact on the company’s operations
Recommend improvements to processes, policies and procedures, and to ensure they
adhere to global best practice
Coordination of company reporting to relevant regulatory bodies
Perform consolidation of all company accounts
Develop a risk assessment framework to be used as part of the investment appraisal for
proposals
Ensure all investments are assessed in terms of risk before a decision is made
Ensure the investment’s influence on the portfolio's risk is assessed based on set
guidelines
Ensure all investment proposals and decisions include action points to reduce potential
areas of risk
Ensure a detailed portfolio risk is carried out on an annual basis
Analyses financial statements and performance review reports: reviews income relative
to goals and galvanises the relevant unit to take action as necessary.
TREASURY
Management of the company’s fixed assets
Management of the company’s treasury and liquidity
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Procurement
Logistics
Materials and Stationery Management
Office Layout
Junior Staff Management
7. SKB & CO (CHARTERED ACCOUNTA NTS) Audit Manager- Head, Audit Teams
2001 - 2003
AUDITING & INVESTIGATION
Planning and coordinating various audit assignments
Review, evaluation and documentation of systems of internal control
Highlighting areas of weakness in the internal control system their effects and
recommendations to clients through Management reports/letters
Evaluation /appraisal of assistants
Development of client specific audit programs for various assignments
Special investigations.
TAXATION
Preparation of tax computation for individual and corporate clients.
Filing and obtaining tax clearance for clients
Tax advisory services.
ACCOUNTA NCY AND FINA NCE
Writing up of accounts from source documents
Preparation of final accounts, periodic management accounts & report for Manufacturing
company
Analysis of report & preparation of Budgets and forecasts.
BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS
Installation, customization & training on various business & accounting packages such as
Sage, QuickBooks, Daceasy, Peachtree, TASbooks, Quicken, Book-keepers,
Tally, Customized Accounting software and ERP(Enterprise Resource
Planning) including SAP, JDE amongst others.
Maintaining and generating reports from various Businesses and accounting software.
CONSULTA NCY
Business Assurance & recovery
Design of Management & Accounting Information System
Business Plans & Budget Preparation
Due Diligence
Investment Advisory Services
Trainings
CAREER AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To build a career that will celebrate excellence through innovativeness, hard work, acquired cutting-edge
skills and total devotion to the objectives of my employer.
REFERENCE
It would be furnished upon request.