Segun Oyekan
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant/Bookkeeper with over 12 years of experience overseeing accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and payroll. Proficient at maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Officer
QSR Enterprises
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Involved in the setup of the QuickBooks Online application for the company. Ensured that the chart of accounts was correctly set up with accurate codes.
- Managed customers statements and customers' ledgers and resolved discrepancies, improving accuracy of financial records.
- Processed monthly Financial statements to management
- Managed vendors’ invoices and ensured only approved purchase orders- POs were accurately matched with invoices and goods received or work done.
- Processed the monthly HST, GST and QST and prepared for filing to the government.
- Maintained accurate AR records and supported month-end close by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Ensured accurate filing documentation to support invoices.
- Processed bank reconciliation of all payments made to vendors, inflows from customers and bank charges.
- Liaised with Finance team members and staff in other departments to support the Finance managers of requests made.
Finance Officer
PRESTON HARDWARE LTD
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Administered purchase orders, expense reports, and payment schedules, reducing payment delays by 20% and enhancing vendor relations.
- Prepared month-end and quarterly financial reports, comparing the report with the previous year and analyzing any major discrepancies: Compared monthly financial reports with approved company budgets
- Processed Loans acquired for project deliveries and developed schedules of repayment for the construction work.
- Developed project financing schedule. Ensured that loans for different projects and invoices were accurately posted into the loans and WIP (Work In Progress) accounts.
- Managed retention Fees for various projects in the Retention Accounts Payable and WIP Account. Ensured that agreed retention fees were accurately recorded in the financials.
- Managed customers invoices, ensuring that invoices issued are reconciled to statements
- Managed payroll data processing and ensured that data entries were posted to accurate accounts.
- Reconciled monthly credit card statements with receipts and expense reports to maintain accuracy and compliance to company policies.
- Maintained bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy, identifying and resolving discrepancies within 48 hours, leading to a 25% reduction in outstanding discrepancies through meticulous analysis and reconciliation processes.
- Maintained accurate AR records and supported month-end close by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Reviewed and analyzed monthly financial statements, reducing reporting errors by 20% and accelerating the closing period by four days, enhancing overall financial efficiency. Led budgeting processes, improving forecasting accuracy by 10% and ensuring more precise financial planning.
- Ensured 100% compliance in HST and QST tax filings and remittances to the CRA and the Ministry of Quebec, avoiding 6% in interest charges and penalties through timely submissions.
- Reconciled customers discrepancies between the customers ledgers and customers Accounts Receivables statements
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared financial goals and objectives.
- Reduced financial risk by implementing robust internal controls and regular audits.
Internal Auditor (Contract)
MANULIFE
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Documented 100% of design and operational testing results, ensuring full compliance with audit guidelines and adherence to established work paper documentation standards.
- Reviewed tax slip processes and calculated customer tax payments with 100% accuracy, aligning with company procedures and industry standards.
- Communicated audit results and actionable recommendations to auditees and the Audit Manager through comprehensive reports and clear verbal briefings, fostering improvements and consistency with business objectives.
Bookkeeper
CANADIAN HOME GROCERS
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Reduced long-outstanding receivables from 90 days to 40 days, achieving a 20% overall reduction in overdue balances.
- Managed Account Receivables Aging report for proper cash management.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling discrepancies between Bank Statements and the General Ledger, reducing errors to 5% .
- Maintained precise accounts receivable records and contributed to month-end close through preparation of journal entries and reconciliations.
- Facilitated HST and QST monthly filing to the Canada Revenue Agency and Ministry of Quebec.
- Prepared monthly payroll for timely payment.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Processed payroll efficiently, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and timelines.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
Accounts Auditor
OVH Energy Marketing
08.2010 - 09.2020
- Examined periodic controls processes on revenue recognition, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and IT systems.
- Performed walkthrough on Sales revenue to ensure that sales issued to customers agreed with customers statements.
Accounts Officer (AR/AP)
Oando Energy Services
01.2010 - 07.2020
- Adequately processed invoices-I processed huge vendor invoices for construction and maintenance of offshore project, ensuring that only authorized vendor invoices were matched to the purchase orders-PO and receipt of goods delivered or work done.
- Managed customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to ensure payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Facilitated high-volume invoices with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Implemented improvements in invoice processing workflows to enhance efficiency.
- Generated aging reports and analyzed outstanding balances to identify and resolved payment discrepancies
- Analyzed financial data to support budgeting and forecasting initiatives for strategic planning.
- Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Facilitated adequate approvals before payment was made to the vendors.
- Processed vendor payments through cheque and electronics transfers.
- Reconciled vendor statements to ledgers and ensured that discrepancies were resolved.
Managed vendor relationships ensuring timely payments and resolution of discrepancies.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Lagos
Nigeria 08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ogun State University
NigeriaSkills
- Full cycle accounting experience, including process review, risk identification, and measurement
- Proficient in IFRS, GAAP, and leading accounting software (NetSuite, Oracle, Sage, SAP, QuickBooks, ACCPAC, Teammate Audit ERP)
- Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to interpret and harmonize complex data
- Effective communicator, with exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Leadership and mentoring abilities, skilled in team motivation, multitasking, and performing under pressure
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), PowerPoint, Shared Folder, reporting and documentation and Pivot table
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Finance Officer
QSR Enterprises
05.2025 - 07.2025
Finance Officer
PRESTON HARDWARE LTD
01.2023 - 03.2025
Internal Auditor (Contract)
MANULIFE
07.2022 - 10.2022
Bookkeeper
CANADIAN HOME GROCERS
09.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Lagos
08.2014 - 05.2016
Accounts Auditor
OVH Energy Marketing
08.2010 - 09.2020
Accounts Officer (AR/AP)
Oando Energy Services
01.2010 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ogun State University