Tayo Olaniyonu
Vancouver,BC
Summary
I am a top performer and a results-oriented individual who blends analytical skills with profit maximization. I am intensely interested in financial analysis and reporting, which I pursue through rigorous risk assessment procedures, deep knowledge of financial statements, trend testing, scenario analysis, and identifying potential financial stability threats. Develop robust plans to secure assets and improve returns, engaging with cross-functional teams or liaising with external stakeholders, leveraging technological progress. Notable achievements include implementing new software and staff training programs, which resulted in a 20% increase in annual revenue growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Assistant and Special Projects
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct research and analysis to create spreadsheets, tables, charts, graphs, and reports that summarize information
- Create business cases, budgets, projections, and benefits analyses to help with project and operational decision-making
- Lead the monitoring, assessment, interpretation, highlighting, and reporting of financial and project/operational area performance
- Forecasting results, conducting cost, benchmarking analyses, and generating reports for the Leadership Team
- Participate in regular audits and recommend corrective financial action plans
- Tracking recoverable expenses, submitting invoicing requests, and reconciling payments for departmental billing
- Completing purchasing cardholder functions; preparing and modifying accounting journal entries
- Coordinating, preparing, and answering inquiries on all accounts payable and receivable transactions
- ERP knowledge using Oracle, Workday, Adaptive, NetSuite, and Other F&A IT Systems
- Support research and education activities, website management, social media with content creation.
Building Attendant
Lookout Housing & Health Society
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted daily building inspections to ensure safety and security of occupants.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of the premises by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting.
- Provided assistance with deliveries and mail sorting.
- Assisted in moving furniture and other items as needed.
Financial Analyst
Finchglow Travel and Tours
03.2015 - 06.2022
- Aids in the costing and analysis of new programs and program modifications
- Create comprehensive analysis of financial statement variances and activity measurements as part of routine and special Administration/Board reporting packages
- Forecast utilization and implementation of costing, budgeting, and responsibility reporting information by offering guidance, interpretation, and resource support
- Analyzed, conducted, and reported daily sales, market trends, and competitors by performing a SWOT analysis and other market research
- Capturing and reconciling daily business performance, as per total airline tickets sold and costs, commissions earned, tax payable, and net profit to the organization
- Monitoring and ensuring prompt payment of current and outstanding invoices by contacting debtors through email, letters, and telephone to secure payment of unpaid invoices
- Overseeing Budget preparation, preparing monthly revenue projection, flow analysis, and resource allocation
- Monitoring team performances and tasks and supervising specific projects
- Conducting training programs for each of the branches and subsidiaries monthly
- Reviewing and updating the general ledger, payroll files, account files, records, and schedules
- Reporting job-related concerns and performance appraisal up the chain to top-level management
- Create processes and procedures that comply with the company's value
- Ability to effectively translate financial statements, prepare a budget, trends analysis, and advise the stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of accounting software like QuickBooks, SaaS, SAGE, Travcom, and Finacle
- Experience in preparing and effectively presenting and communicating financial information (Ratios, forecasts, financial reports, key financial information, tax information, etc.) to management
- Strong knowledge base using Microsoft Office Suites, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and QuickBooks
- Interpreting and communicating top-level management strategies to the team members
- Thorough understanding of IFRS standards and assisting external audit.
Team Lead (Fund Placement and Investment)
MAPLE CREDIT LIMITED
01.2014 - 02.2015
Relationship Manager
United Bank of Africa (UBA)
03.2008 - 01.2014
Cooperative Supervisor
Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC)
04.2006 - 03.2007
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University Canada West
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -
United Kingdom
B.Sc. in Applied Accounting -
Oxford Brookes University
Skills
- Team management
- Attentive listening
- Data analysis
- Financial analysis
- Forecasting
- Presentation
- Problem-solving
- Market research
- Invoice Processing
- Bank Reconciliation
Languages
- English
- French
References
- Babatunde Ilori, 506-889-8827, babatundeayoilori@gmail.com
- Emmanuel Osewa, 204-293-7705, emmanuel.osewa@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
I adore fitness and sports. I enjoy outdoor activities, including running, swimming, cycling, and camping. Traveling and seeing new locations has helped me better understand the world and its cultures.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Financial Assistant and Special Projects
The University of British Columbia
05.2023 - Current
Building Attendant
Lookout Housing & Health Society
02.2023 - 12.2023
Financial Analyst
Finchglow Travel and Tours
03.2015 - 06.2022
Team Lead (Fund Placement and Investment)
MAPLE CREDIT LIMITED
01.2014 - 02.2015
Relationship Manager
United Bank of Africa (UBA)
03.2008 - 01.2014
Cooperative Supervisor
Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC)
04.2006 - 03.2007
Master of Business Administration -
University Canada West
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -
United Kingdom
B.Sc. in Applied Accounting -
Oxford Brookes University
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