Olufunmilayo Adewole
Halifax,Canada
Summary
Certified accountant with over 15 years of experience in auditing, corporate accounting, financial analysis, and strategy development. Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs, investigate complaints, pinpoint service failures, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to minimize losses.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Account payable Coordinator
Shannex
Halifax
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the accounts payable document management process.
- Reconciliations of vendor’s statement and resolving discrepancies as well as resolving conflicts.
- Petty Cash processing and cheque processing for reimbursement.
- Communication with vendors and within the organisation.
- Transaction processing and data entry.
- Processing Contract Invoices.
- Assist other team members with other accounts payable functions such as processing/keying invoices, follow-up on open purchase orders, closing purchase order, etc.
- Other duties /responsibilities as required.
Snr. Bookkeeper
GHC
Halifax
09.2022 - Current
- Performs full cycle accounting using Quick books and Microsoft tools.
- Payroll functions.
- Ensuring compliance with internal control system for accuracy and completeness of transactions.
- Preparation, and presentation of financial report at the end of each year.
- Computation and filling of GST/HST and tax returns.
- Liaise with the auditor for year end audit
Bookkeeper (Volunteered)
C.A Church Mount Bethel
Toronto, CA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Executed journal entries, reconciled accounts, prepared trial balances, general ledgers, and generated financial reports using QuickBooks.
- Managed various payment types, including trade payments, checks, Visa, MasterCard, direct deposits, and bank deposits, all integrated into QuickBooks.
- Oversaw bank and general ledger reconciliations, as well as payroll processing.
- Reviewed and processed all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Accountant - Manager
Centrespread Company Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Prepared monthly reports and financial analyses.
- Prepared revenue projections, expenditures forecasting and budgeting.
- Maintained and reconciled, cash, banks balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
- Payroll Preparation and complying with relevant labour policies.
- Prepared, filed taxes and other special tax returns.
- Contributing to the development of amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures as well as ensuring adherence.
- Developed and implemented a robust accounting and record-keeping system, resulting in an 8% increase in operational efficiency and annual savings exceeding $100,000.
- Performed vendor and account receivable management functions.
- Performing other accounting duties as required or assigned.
- Supervised and trained employees in the accounting department.
- Planned annual external audits and evaluated existing internal controls and resolved discrepancies.
Account Receivable & Account Payable - Assistant Manager
Centrespread Company Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Vendor & Account Receivable Management.
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Functions.
- Reviewed and processed invoices and payments.
- Communication with customers and vendors.
- Monthly account reconciliations.
- Prepared cheque payment and deposits of receipts.
- Ensured proper documentations.
- Assisted with monthly preparation of financial statements.
- Assisted with year-end preparation for audits.
- A/R and A/P Customer maintenance.
Senior Audit Manager
Marinho & Associates (Chartered Accountants)
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Team Lead for various audits.
- Developed auditing programs to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
- Produced reports on the evaluation of clients' internal control systems.
- Reviewed and updated clients' audit working papers.
- Managed quality assurance programs, including on-site evaluations, internal audits, and client.
- Planned, developed strategies, and supervised fieldwork team in all phases of an audit engagement.
- Full cycle bookkeeping for Clients.
- Conducted investigative audits.
Senior Auditor
Marinho & Associates (Chartered Accountants)
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Researched technical issues that arise during an engagement.
- Developed and interact relationships with accounting staff, CFOs, and Controllers.
- Trained and manage teams with or without any experience.
- Collaborated with staff and partners on practice development and client management.
- Full cycle bookkeeping for Clients.
Education
Diploma Certificate - Payroll and Accounting
Eastern College
01.2023
Diploma - Accounting
Lagos State Polytechnic
01.2007
Skills
- Accounts receivable management
- Accounts payable management
- General accounting
- Financial statement analysis
- Non-financial data analysis
- Budget preparation
- Scenario analysis
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- GAAP and ASPE
- Accounting software proficiency, GP, Yardi, QuickBooks and Sage 50 and 300, MS Office proficiency
- Results-oriented
- Collaboration
- Problem- Solving
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ACA, 2007
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Associate Accounting Technician, 1993
Highlights Of Key Strengths
- Accounts receivable and accounts payable management and general accounting
- Analysis of financial statements and other financial and non-financial data
- Forecast and budget preparation.
- Financial modelling scenario analysis.
- Exceptional analytical skills with acute attention to detail.
- Excellent knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) and ASPE
- Proficient in using accounting software, GP, Yardi, QuickBooks, Sage 50, Sage 300.
- Ability to deliver positive results in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborative approach with proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Good communication and organizational skills.
Timeline
Account payable Coordinator
Shannex
01.2023 - Current
Snr. Bookkeeper
GHC
09.2022 - Current
Bookkeeper (Volunteered)
C.A Church Mount Bethel
01.2018 - 01.2021
Accountant - Manager
Centrespread Company Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2017
Account Receivable & Account Payable - Assistant Manager
Centrespread Company Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2006
Senior Audit Manager
Marinho & Associates (Chartered Accountants)
01.2002 - 01.2004
Senior Auditor
Marinho & Associates (Chartered Accountants)
01.2001 - 01.2002
Diploma - Accounting
Lagos State Polytechnic
Diploma Certificate - Payroll and Accounting
Eastern College