Lolu (Omololu) Sodiya
Brampton,ON
Summary
Adept at driving financial accuracy and efficiency, I leveraged ACCPAC to enhance accounts payable, reporting and reconciliation processes at Masterfile Corporation. Experience handling cash deposits and reconciling staff business expenditures from my time at TMU. My collaborative spirit and keen attention to detail have consistently improved month-end closings and audit support, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Clerk (Athletics and Recreation Dept.)
Toronto Metropolitan University
10.2016 - 11.2024
- Counted and reconciled daily cash, debit and credit card receipts for the two university athletic centres and gym (Mattamy Athletic Centre and the Recreation and Athletic Centre) using recreation software program (Fusion) and Excel.
- Prepared cash receipts for pickup by armored truck security.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts to bank statements.
- Processed and reconciled Athletics and Recreation staff and coaches expense account expenditures via company credit cards using financial software (iExpense).
- Prepared cheque requisitions for staff and coaches reimbursements for business expenses incurred.
- Populated budget templates monthly for all the Athletic and Recreations cost centres to provide accurate and up to date budget balances for end users and stake holders using accounting software (Oracle) and Excel.
- Reconciled and prepared monthly general ledger reports
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments using accounting software (Oracle) and Excel.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing departmental (internal) and client inquiries related to invoices, payments, or account balances using accounting software (Oracle and Markview).
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new software tools and accounting practices, ensuring continued professional development and growth.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Input financial data and produced reports using accounting software (Oracle).
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from coaches, staff and vendors.
- Reconciled accounts and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Accounting Coordinator (Int'l Accounting and AP)
Masterfile Corporation
10.2006 - 03.2016
- Supported the month-end closing process, efficiently processing journal entries and posting accruals.
- Responsible for full cycle accounts payable duties including 2 and 3 way matching, coding, batching and entering vendor invoices, weekly cheque runs, responding to vendor inquiries and vendor maintenance in ACCPAC and MS Excel.
- Recorded, processed and reconciled credit card transactions and wire transfer payments for domestic invoices via Pivot tables in MS Excel and company database.
- Invoiced international agents in over 20 countries, tracked the related cash receipts and processed payments in both Canadian and U.S. dollars converted from several foreign currencies.
- Prepared month end general journal entries and journal entries as required.
- Accounts receivable duties included contacting international agents to resolve any invoicing and/or payment discrepancies as well as collecting delinquent payments.
- Reconciled international sales revenue with Excel and closed sales journal at month’s end.
- Monthly and fiscal year end reconciliation of various general ledger accounts.
- Aided in yearly audit
- Provided exceptional customer service while resolving billing disputes or payment discrepancies with clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation regarding International Accounting and accounts payables and in accordance with company policies.
- Assisted with year-end audit preparation, gathering supporting documents and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by diligently reviewing and reconciling accounts on a monthly basis.
- Collaborated with internal departments to resolve discrepancies, fostering strong cross-functional relationships.
- Managed accounts payable functions, ensuring timely payments to vendors and customers alike.
- Developed customized financial reports for management review, facilitating informed business decisions.
- Established key relationships with team members, upper management, customers, and partners through well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Entered journal updates to balance general ledger accounts.
- Prepared checque runs for multiple companies on weekly basis using accounting software (ACCPAC).
- Prepared ad-hoc financial analyses for special projects as requested by management, offering insights into potential improvements or opportunities for growth.
- Reached out to international agents to ascertain reasons for past due accounts.
- Reconciled bank statements.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Education
Business - Accounting Diploma Program - Accounting
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Brampton, ON06-2009
Skills
- Accounts Payable management and Payment processing
- Invoice processing
- Administrative support
- File maintenance
- Bookkeeping
- Month-end reports
- Data processing and organization
- Team collaboration
- Account and bank statement reconciliation
- Accounting software proficiency (Oracle, ACCPAC)
- General ledger entries and reconciliation
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Data analysis
- Report preparation
- Interpersonal relations and team building
- Audit support
- Variance resolutions
- Month-end closing and documentation
- General ledger maintenance and accuracy
- Confidentiality and attention to detail
- Customer service
- Invoicing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Accounting Clerk (Athletics and Recreation Dept.)
Toronto Metropolitan University
10.2016 - 11.2024
Accounting Coordinator (Int'l Accounting and AP)
Masterfile Corporation
10.2006 - 03.2016
Business - Accounting Diploma Program - Accounting
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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