OLALEKAN AKINNIRANYE
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Seek a position as an accountant, account payable, receivable, or administrative officer. A very dynamic office professional who is very detail oriented and thrives on customer service, both internal and external. Ready and willing to put my stamp on your organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Officer
New Gold Inc
03.2024
- Daily and monthly accounting
- Payment processing
- Ensure that all month-end transactions are concluded in a timely manner
- Bank reconciliation
- Reallocation and reclassification of cost
- Quarterly reporting, annual audit, and planning
- Cash flow reports
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Chaiman
John Holt Thrift and Staff Cooperative Society
08.2020 - 09.2023
- General management of the thrift society for the benefits of all members
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping and the records are up to date
- Approval of loans and disbursement.
Treasury Manager
John Holt Plc
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Account payables
- Account receivables
- Internet banking
- Interfacing with the bank officials
- Bank reconciliation
- Daily cash flow report
- Managing the company’s relationship with suppliers and vendors
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Property Accountant
John Holt Properties
12.2017 - 09.2023
- Ensure accounting records and financial statements are accurate and complete for the division
- Administer Month end close and Year end close procedures
- Identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Coordinate and contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes
- Prepare balance sheets and income statements
- Performing transactional accounting entries
- Ensuring all entries are adequately supported, as per procedures
- Fixed Asset
- Produce routine, special, and ad hoc reports
- Conduct routine, special, and ad hoc analysis
- Review of trial balances for John Holt Properties and other Subsidiary Companies
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with data send
- Review and process employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment
- Ensure invoices are generated based on established accounts receivable, schedules and terms
- Ensure invoices are properly coded and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry
- Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts
- Set up an improved accounting system and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operation
- Prepare reports and presentations for executives, board reports using power points
- Approving of vouchers on various banks' online payment platforms
- Reconciliations of various accounts in Property division/subsidiary Companies and effecting necessary adjustments
- Following up on outstanding debts or debt recovery drive
- Preparation of Monthly management accounts and commentary
- Preparation of accounts schedules
- Conduct regular reviews and official audit visits to depots to validate inventory recordkeeping and controls
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Finance Manager
Royal Leasing Nigeria Limited
03.2012 - 11.2017
- Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions
- Payroll
- Daily and monthly accounting
- Journal entries
- Account payables and receivables
- Ensure that all month-end transactions are concluded in a timely manner
- Bank reconciliation
- Reallocation and reclassification of cost
- Quarterly reporting, annual audit, and planning
- Daily Cash flow reports
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria05.2007
GCSEs - West African Senior School Certificate
The West African Examination Council
Lagos, Nigeria12.2005
GCSEs - Senior School Certificate
West African Examination Council
12.1992
Skills
- Treasury management
- Account Payables and Account Receivables
- Financial reporting such as; monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
- Administration
- Tax accounting
- Data entry
- Fixed asset management
- Intercompany accounting
- Payroll
- Excellent reconciliation capability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook and Teams
- Experience in ERP software such as SAP Ariba, Microsoft Dynamic 365 Navision, Sun Systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong ability to meet deadlines
- Superior interpersonal skills, with preference for working as part of a team for a diverse group of individuals with competing priorities
- Ability to evaluate processes and propose recommendations, familiarity with internal controls
Accomplishments
• John Holt Plc, March 2020 Commendation letter and award of cash in recognition of great commitment and good performance in respect to a job well done.
Awards And Commendations
- John Holt Plc, 03/01/20, Commendation letter and award of cash in recognition of great commitment and good performance in respect to a job well done.
- John Holt Plc, 01/01/22, Letter of appreciation plus cash award for my contributions towards the successful completion of the year 2020/2021 accounts and external audits despite challenges encountered.
References
Available on request
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Accounts Payable Officer
New Gold Inc
03.2024
Chaiman
John Holt Thrift and Staff Cooperative Society
08.2020 - 09.2023
Treasury Manager
John Holt Plc
03.2020 - 09.2023
Property Accountant
John Holt Properties
12.2017 - 09.2023
Finance Manager
Royal Leasing Nigeria Limited
03.2012 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lagos State University
GCSEs - West African Senior School Certificate
The West African Examination Council
GCSEs - Senior School Certificate
West African Examination Council