Abiodun Akala

Abiodun akala

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location of Abiodun AkalaLagos State, Nigeria
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Finance Tech Enthusiast | Management Reporting Manager at IHS Towers | FP&A Professional | Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning | Driving profitability through data-driven insights and financial optimization

  • Education

    • Accra business school

      2019 - 2019
      Executive mini-mba leadership and management
    • The federal polytechnic, ilaro

      2014 - 2016
      Higher national diploma accounting
    • Federal polytechnic ilaro

      2011 - 2013
      National diploma accounting

      Activities and Societies: Joint Minds International High commissioner; Joint Minds' Ambassadors

    • Acca

      2016 - 2019
      Advanced diploma in accounting and business accounting
    • Nexford university

      2023 - 2024
      Master of business administration - mba fintech & blockchain
  • Experience

    • Siao

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
      Auditor

      • Proofread audit reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.• Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.• Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.• Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.• Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings. Show less

    • Siao

      Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
      Audit trainee

      • Proofread audit reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.• Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.• Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.• Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.• Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings. Show less

    • Gabriel olusesi and company

      Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
      Audit senior

      • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.• Supervised and developed associates and oversaw auditing activities across operational, personnel utilization and excessive billing areas.• Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.

    • Syscodes communications limited

      Feb 2018 - Apr 2018
      Accountant

      • Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.• Enhanced budget administration by reviewing Profit or loss report, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.• Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.

    • Frieslandcampina

      May 2018 - Nov 2021

      • Ran and analyzed monthly revenue risk reports for executive team.• Improved financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances and recommending actions to the management team.• Improved reporting process through automation of reports which achieved major reporting milestone for the business.• Delivered trade working capital framework to achieve set target.• Played a major role in aligning monthly demand forecast with supply to ensure business outlook accuracy.• Played a major role as a business key user in delivering a world-class business Intelligence tool.• Delivered monthly business review report to the board and senior management team.• Delivered monthly scenario planning on year-out outlook to the Global Business Group. Show less • Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.• Leveraged supply chain experience and comprehensive knowledge to monitor and control operational activities.• Spearhead material price development and price variance analysis.• Strengthened and managed conversion cost and CAPEX forecast.• Facilitate processing of orders and bill of material review to manage material usage variance.• Developed a business model which delivered total business cost of goods sold budget and monthly outlook.• Delivered monthly Standard Cost Price using latest cost estimate. Show less

      • Controlling, Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst

        Nov 2019 - Nov 2021
      • Supply Chain Controlling Analyst

        May 2018 - Nov 2019
    • Mondelēz international

      Nov 2021 - Oct 2022
      Plant controller

      • Managed and controlled plant activities to deliver products at the most efficient manufacturing cost.• Evaluated and controlled plant capital appropriation requests that improved plant efficiency.• Automated work files to improve and reduce Month End Reporting timeline.

    • Seven up bottling company

      Nov 2022 - Jun 2023
      Lead, financial planning and analysis

      • Delivered annual operation budget for 23/24 Financial year.• Built end-to-end financial model (including a 3-statement model) for budget and periodic forecast.• Improved feasibility on cost control and product profitability with insight from financial data and process improvement measures.

    • Ihs towers

      Jun 2023 - now
      Manager, management reporting

      • Managed the management reporting team to deliver monthly financial reviews and review decks to aid management decision-making.• Led the root cause analysis processes to identify drivers of variances versus forecast and budget.• Provided insight on revenue and cost trends to improve periodic forecasts and drive forecast accuracy.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fellow of the african young leaders fellowship program

      The african young leaders fellowship program
      Aug 2019
    • Member, boardroom institute

      Boardroom institute
      Aug 2019
    • Microsoft excel macros and excel vba

      Udemy academy
      Apr 2018
      View certificate certificate
    • Microsoft certified: power bi data analyst associate

      Microsoft
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Microsoft excel data analysis and dashboard reporting

      Udemy
      Apr 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Data analysis and visualization with microsoft power bi nanodegree

      Udacity
      Jul 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Edx verified certificate for python basics for data science

      Edx
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Advanced diploma in accounting and business

      Acca
      Jan 2019
    • Certification in risk management

      International business management institute (ibmi)
      Aug 2019
    • Executive mini-mba in leadership and management

      Accra business school
      Jul 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Abiodun Akala
      ACCA Polytechnic Connect 2016 Winner (school representative) ACCA Nigeria Aug 2016
    • Awarded to Abiodun Akala
      Most Influential (Accountancy class of 2016) National Association of Polytechnic Accountancy student May 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ambassador

      Issued by GLOBAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL EVOLUTION NETWORK (GSFEN) on Oct 2019
      GLOBAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL EVOLUTION NETWORK (GSFEN)Associated with Abiodun Akala
    • Global Youth Ambassador

      Issued by A world at School on Feb 2017
      A world at SchoolAssociated with Abiodun Akala
    • Global Youth Ambassador

      Issued by ROI Africa on Mar 2017
      ROI AfricaAssociated with Abiodun Akala
    • President

      Issued by Food and Drug Quality Control CDS Group NYSC on Dec 2016
      Food and Drug Quality Control CDS Group NYSCAssociated with Abiodun Akala