OLUWASEUN BAKRE
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Experienced banking professional with superior attention to detail and highly ethical nature. Dedicated to maintaining optimal security and customer satisfaction to help increase productivity and general welfare of the organization.
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reconciliation Officer
Union Bank of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Timely reconciliation of bank accounts daily and following up with resolving outstanding reconciliation items
- Work with stakeholders to clear sticky items in a timely manner
- Processing EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) payments and international payments in multiple currencies ensuring integrity with transactions, bank account and supporting documentation
- Perform general ledger accounting and month end close processes on time, ensuring integrity and accuracy of financial information
- Maintain and prepare statistical reports as required for management decision.
- Ensuring balance sheet accounts are monitored daily and not out of pocket
- Performing detailed analysis to clearly present balance sheet information in a succinct and logical manner.
Branch Service Manager
Union Bank of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Directing all operational aspects including coaching and development of team members in accordance with bank’s objectives
- Effective management of customers’ request and meeting their need with utmost satisfaction
- Coordinating and supervising team members to achieve organization goals and meeting sales target to improve branch bottom-line
- Building rapport with customers and the community, creating and implementing strategies to improve productivity and sales performance
- Performing branch administrative duties in maintaining good ambience and good atmosphere for customers’ comfort and delight
- Ensuring proof and reconciliation of Branch GLs are in line with bank’s objectives, in addition to daily balancing of vault.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
Head Teller Services
Union Bank of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2015 - 05.2022
- Handling FX transactions for school fees and living expense payment
- Processing of e-payment transactions for utilities, taxes, merchant collections etc
- Managing Automated teller machines (ATM) and setting up customers on e-banking channels
- Giving exceptional customer service in attending to customers and their complaints
- Handling intra and inter-bank transfers
- Reconciliation, balancing cash and facilitating payment to customers.
- Reported daily averages and shortages to operations department.
Cash/Cheque Teller
Union Bank of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2010 - 12.2014
- Handled large volumes of currency quickly and accurately with minimal errors.
- Used a strong knowledge of banking products and services to confidently educate customers about features, benefits and pricing.
- Facilitating inward and outward cheques for settling customers payment.
Executive Officer
eStream Networks Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2008 - 12.2009
- IP routing and switches configuration
- Installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of VSAT remote stations
- Networking and configuration of iDirect Modem
- Maintaining good relationship with customers.
Trainee Engineer
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Nigeria
10.2007 - 09.2008
- Installation and Configuration of Radios for Internet Connectivity within various faculties in the Institution
- Monitoring of the Gateway Server
- Configuration of TP-LINK Routers and Switches
- Administering the network and anti-virus software remotely.
Industrial Trainee
Sterling Communications Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2005 - 12.2005
- Industrial trainee to carry out Installation and Maintenance of Computer Hardware Components
- Networking Computer Systems, administering the network server and assisting in Installing VSAT Equipment
- Disassembled and assembled equipment for repair, cleaning and maintenance.
Education
Global Business Management
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC08.2025
Master of Information technology (M.I.T): Information technology -
University of Lagos
11.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc): Electronics and Computer Engineering -
Lagos State University - Ojo
11.2006
West African Senior School Certificate -
Federal Government College - Ijanikin
05.1999
Skills
- Use of MS Excel, Word and office tools
- Ability to be proactive and take initiative
- Good Interpersonal Skills and great team player
- Networking
- Customer Service
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - From 2009 to 2012
Languages
- English
- Yoruba
Hobbies and Interests
- Investment in stocks
- Analyzing Football matches
Accomplishments
- Delivers business tips in a “whatz app” group where I lead the financial arm to inspire investment ideas among youths for productivity.
Timeline
Reconciliation Officer
Union Bank of Nigeria
06.2023 - 11.2023
Branch Service Manager
Union Bank of Nigeria
06.2022 - 05.2023
Head Teller Services
Union Bank of Nigeria
01.2015 - 05.2022
Cash/Cheque Teller
Union Bank of Nigeria
03.2010 - 12.2014
Executive Officer
eStream Networks Limited
10.2008 - 12.2009
Trainee Engineer
University of Ilorin
10.2007 - 09.2008
Industrial Trainee
Sterling Communications Limited
05.2005 - 12.2005
Global Business Management
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Master of Information technology (M.I.T): Information technology -
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc): Electronics and Computer Engineering -
Lagos State University - Ojo
West African Senior School Certificate -
Federal Government College - Ijanikin