Simisola Akintunde
Vancouver,BC
Summary
- Results-driven finance professional with an MBA in Finance and Leadership, complemented by hands-on experience in accounting, financial analysis, and consulting-relevant problem-solving.
- Adept at stakeholder management, data-driven decision-making, and strategic thinking. Passionate about leveraging financial expertise and leadership skills to drive impact. Willingness to become CPA/CA/NIA/ACCA qualified.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Coordinator
Atira Womens Resource Society
Vancouver, British Columbia
08.2022 - Current
- Lead risk assessments and developed tailored support strategies, demonstrating analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Manage cross-functional collaboration with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community organizations to drive positive client outcomes.
- Design and facilitate structured workshops on communication, confidence-building, and problem-solving, improving participants’ self-sufficiency and resilience.
- Apply data-driven insights to assess program effectiveness, optimizing service delivery and enhancing impact within the community.
- Conducted regular safety checks and risk assessments to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Balanced this role alongside MBA studies, showcasing strong time management, adaptability, and commitment to social impact.
Accountant
American International School of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Provided guidance to other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
Finance Associate
Ministry of Finance (NYSC)
Ogun State , Nigeria
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Created presentations illustrating key findings from research conducted into industry trends or competitive landscape.
- Identified potential risks associated with different types of land investments.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss new ideas around finance process automation opportunities.
- Developed Excel spreadsheets to track expenses, revenue, cash flows and other KPIs.
- Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to federal and state regulations for financial aid.
- Liaised with students and admission department to facilitate documentation and application processing.
Banking Associate (Intern)
Fidelity Bank PLC
Lagos, Nigera
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted customers with opening new accounts, processing deposits and withdrawals, and providing account information.
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of bank products, services, policies, procedures, regulations and compliance requirements.
- Handled incoming calls from customers regarding their accounts or banking needs.
- Met sales goals by promoting bank products and services in customer interactions.
- Helped customers understand and use mobile applications and online banking.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
Education
MBA - Business Administration & Management
University Canada West
Vancouver, BC09-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Middlesex University
Mauritius07-2017
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Accounting
- Strategic Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance & Auditing
- Process Optimization & Risk Management
- Time Management & Organizational Skills
- Transformational Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision-Making & Reporting
- Account reconciliation
Languages
English
Professional
Interests
- Reading, Hiking, Adventure
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Support Coordinator
Atira Womens Resource Society
08.2022 - Current
Accountant
American International School of Lagos
08.2019 - 03.2022
Finance Associate
Ministry of Finance (NYSC)
01.2018 - 02.2019
Banking Associate (Intern)
Fidelity Bank PLC
06.2016 - 09.2016
MBA - Business Administration & Management
University Canada West
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Middlesex University
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