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Folayan Adebowale

Toronto,ON

Summary

Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

UBA
08.2019 - 09.2023
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
  • Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets that aligned with company goals while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Provided critical support during system upgrades or conversions by working closely with IT staff to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
  • Enhanced profitability by identifying opportunities for revenue growth through detailed analysis of customer sales data.
  • Streamlined payroll processing through automation improvements resulting in reduced errors and increased efficiency.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets for new projects, supporting strategic growth initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Accounting -

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Rosedale Gobal High School
Toronto, ON
07.2020

Skills

  • ERP Software
  • Certified Turnaround Professional
  • Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor (ABA)
  • Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA)
  • Bookkeeping
  • Journal Entries
  • Data Analysis
  • Budget Analysis
  • Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Cloud accounting
  • Document Recordkeeping
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant
  • Microsoft Office
  • Financial Risk Manager
  • Accounts Payable
  • Risk Management
  • Cash Flow analysis

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Accountant

UBA
08.2019 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Accounting -

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

High School Diploma -

Rosedale Gobal High School
Folayan Adebowale