Omotayo Adekoya (ACA)

Experience

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  Procter & Gamble

  May 2007 - Feb 2008

  Line Technician

  Operation of packaging area during shiftPrevention and correction of Electrical faults on manufacturing line during shiftPreventive maintenance on gear boxes, pulleys and beltsAlignments of machine parts during and after rapid changeovers

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  KPMG Nigeria

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2018

  Senior Associate

  Team lead on audit engagements with up to four (4) team members.Supervised, trained and mentored associates and interns on audit process and methodology.Carried out audit and review of financial statements prepared by the client in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).Assisted audit executive in bidding for prospective client by assisting in drafting proposals.Reviewed of financial statements of audited entities in line with applicable reporting framework (IFRS).Performed statutory audit of client portfolio which includes but are not limited to: • Review of accounting processes including analysing and reporting findings of the control environment to the engagement executive. • Appraisal of the entity’s financial performance and using financial ratios analysis to identify audit risks and determine audit approach. • Evaluation of the design and implementation of internal control system, identification of internal control deficiencies and providing recommendations on business process improvement to those charge with governance. • Coordination of audit engagement from planning to completion including managing project finance. • Audit of financial information and account balances that form the basis for the financial statements and the auditor’s report thereon. • Preparation of audit deliverables including, ISA 260 letter, management representation letter and audit report. Show less

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  Unilever

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2020

  Asst. Manager, Internal Audit

  Tested and evaluated the compliance of process owners in the execution of the various process linked to financial reporting in line with the company's Global Financial Controls Framework. Collaborated with the controls team and process owners to ensure that gaps noted from audit reviews were rectified and remediated timely.Prepared and implemented risk-based audit plan to assess, report on, and make suggestions for improving the company’s key operational and finance activities and internal controls.Communicated gaps noted in processes reviewed findings to process owners and relevant stakeholders including the responsible directors and senior managers. Identified root cause of audit gaps and made recommendations to correct same.Developed and recommended new business process and controls to strengthen the overall internal control environment or address specific deficiencies. Show less

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  Airtel Nigeria

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  Invoicing and Payments processing Manager

  Processed Invoices submitted by Vendor are received in line with the approved guideline/Checklist.Developed and shared timely for review the management information reports relating to invoice booking and vendors payments. This includes Payment due report, Invoice awaiting approval, Invoice not submitted for approval, Invoice pending validation and strategic vendors payments reports. Managed relationship with Internal and external customers as well as relevant regulators such as Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).Planned and coordinated the settlement of all foreign payments through CBN as at when due in the most efficient manner and at most optimal cost possible. Show less

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  Unilever Nigeria Plc

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2022

  Finance Business Partner, Customer Development

  Collaborated with Senior-level managers in the customer development function in the formulation of strategic policies and decisions including cost optimization and savings measures. Computed and presented the results from the operations of the company's key distributors. This includes return on working capital, profitability, and health check.Responsible for working with various stakeholders to drive efficiencies and transparency in the order to cash process with the aim of keeping trade receivables and overdue debt levels within targets. Evaluated business cases developed to drive sales assessing the feasibility of the returns on investment (ROI). Tracked and regularly assessed the performance of promotional activities in line with the metrics outlined in the approval give before commencement. Managed the process of accrual for rebates to customers based on agreed cost structure and projected performance. Managed the process for accounting for provisions on trade debt in line with IFRS guidelines (ECL) and the company’s credit management policy. Show less

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  Reckitt

  Sept 2022 - now

  • Financial Controller

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Finance Manager

    Sept 2022 - Apr 2023