OLUMIDE OLADOKUN
Summary
Experienced Accounting Analyst with over 4 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, and strategic decision-making. Meticulous approach and proven track record. Skilled in data analysis, financial modeling, and utilizing accounting software to drive business operations. Expertise in optimizing financial processes, reducing costs, and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. Recognized for strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and effective cross-departmental communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
Budget Rent A Car (SM2 Capital Partners)
Calgary, AB
02.2024 - Current
- Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, from invoice receipt to payment execution, handling over 500 invoices biweekly, totaling transactions exceeding $500,000 monthly.
- Ensure adherence to both corporate policies and regulatory requirements, conducting periodic internal audits to maintain financial integrity and compliance with financial reporting standards.
- Daily reconciliation of fleet revenue/accounts receivable records to maintain accurate ledgers, addressing discrepancies at month end.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of monthly fleet revenue and prepared detailed performance reports. Used these insights to accurately calculate and distribute franchise and other commissions, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for all stakeholders.
- Act as the primary liaison between the company and its suppliers, negotiating payment terms, addressing discrepancies, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to support supply chain stability.
- Develop and manage a cash forecasting model that integrates historical spending data with current financial trends, achieving forecasts that are within 5% of actual cash flow 90% of the time.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations for multiple accounts, identify and resolve discrepancies, which has reduced month-end closing time by 15%.
- Deposited checks and worked with accounting supervisor to determine coding and prepare related entries.
Junior Financial Analyst
SM2 Capital Partners
Calgary, AB
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed detailed monthly financial analysis for thirteen holding companies, enhancing reporting clarity by 20% and ensuring timely GST/HST filings.
- Leveraged financial software tools like Xero for efficient processing, reporting, and analysis of accounts and transactions.
- Assisted in the development and monitoring of Holdco's investment budgets, ensuring alignments with budgetary constraints and organizational objectives.
- Initiated journal entries for month-end close, streamlining financial reporting processes.
- Managed multiple financial modules, reducing transaction processing time by 10% through improved coordination and technology integration.
Accountant
Phisolad Management Consultant
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Analyzed financial statements for20 organizations, boosting profitability by optimizing cash flows
- Led the transition to cloud-based accounting, increasing productivity by45% through remote access capabilities
- Reduced transaction processing time by35% using advanced Excel models for journal entries
Human Resource Accountant
Nigerian Breweries Plc.
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed payroll for over450 employees, ensuring accurate financial handling and employee satisfaction
- Conducted daily financial audits for meals, overseeing the financial integrity of over5000 transactions monthly
- Organized team activities, enhancing employee relations and satisfaction by25%
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Technology
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Ilorin
Kwara, Nigeria09-2019
Skills
- Software Expertise: Proficient in Xero, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Quickbooks, Tableau, Mail Chimp, Outlook, Sharepoint
- Financial Analysis: Financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, compliance review
- Process Optimization: Streamlining financial processes, reducing processing times
- Communication: Strong written and verbal skills, effective cross-departmental liaison
- Analytical Skills: Data analysis, problem-solving, strategic planning
- Team Collaboration: Proven ability in team environments and independently
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounting principles
- Accounts receivable management
- SAP
Certification
- Financial Model & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) in view February2025
- Data Science with Python2022
- Certified Accounting Technician2017
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
Budget Rent A Car (SM2 Capital Partners)
02.2024 - Current
Junior Financial Analyst
SM2 Capital Partners
02.2023 - 01.2024
Accountant
Phisolad Management Consultant
01.2021 - 01.2022
Human Resource Accountant
Nigerian Breweries Plc.
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Financial Model & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) in view February2025
- Data Science with Python2022
- Certified Accounting Technician2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Technology
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Ilorin