
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 - 2019Executive mini-mba leadership and management
The federal polytechnic, ilaro
2014 - 2016Higher national diploma accounting
Federal polytechnic ilaro
2011 - 2013National diploma accountingActivities and Societies: Joint Minds International High commissioner; Joint Minds' Ambassadors

Acca
2016 - 2019Advanced diploma in accounting and business accounting
Nexford university
2023 - 2024Master of business administration - mba fintech & blockchain
Experience

Siao
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014Auditor• 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 2015Audit 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 2018Audit 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 2018Accountant• 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 2021Supply Chain Controlling Analyst
May 2018 - Nov 2019

Mondelēz international
Nov 2021 - Oct 2022Plant 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 2023Lead, 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 - nowManager, 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 programAug 2019
Member, boardroom institute
Boardroom instituteAug 2019- View certificate

Microsoft excel macros and excel vba
Udemy academyApr 2018 - View certificate

Microsoft certified: power bi data analyst associate
MicrosoftAug 2022 - View certificate

Microsoft excel data analysis and dashboard reporting
UdemyApr 2020 - View certificate

Data analysis and visualization with microsoft power bi nanodegree
UdacityJul 2022 - View certificate

Edx verified certificate for python basics for data science
EdxApr 2021 
Advanced diploma in accounting and business
AccaJan 2019.webp)
Certification in risk management
International business management institute (ibmi)Aug 2019
Executive mini-mba in leadership and management
Accra business schoolJul 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Abiodun AkalaACCA Polytechnic Connect 2016 Winner (school representative) ACCA Nigeria Aug 2016
- Awarded to Abiodun AkalaMost 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
Associated with Abiodun AkalaGlobal Youth Ambassador
Issued by A world at School on Feb 2017
Associated with Abiodun AkalaGlobal Youth Ambassador
Issued by ROI Africa on Mar 2017
Associated with Abiodun AkalaPresident
Issued by Food and Drug Quality Control CDS Group NYSC on Dec 2016
Associated with Abiodun Akala
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