Funmi Oni

Experience

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  DAAD German Academic Exchange Service

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2002

  Office Assistant (1 month contract)

  Planned and organised the DAAD Alumni Seminar for about 100 participants Sent out invitations by email and by post Confirmed participants Made venue and room booking at the Eko Hotel Handled per diems honorariums and travel allowances Oversaw participation of the press

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  Heinrich Boell Foundation

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Secretary/Office Assistant

  Set up the new office with furniture, computer and telecommunication Filed documents and newspaper cuttings of company's events Received telephone calls, visitors and organisation partners Event planning (seminars, workshops and meetings) Organised official opening of the office in Nigeria Handled petty cash Transport logistics for company events

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  Goethe-Institut Lagos

  Dec 2003 - Dec 2008

  Head of Information & Library

  • Ordered for new books and audio-visual materials as the need for them arose• Organised and presented seminars or workshops to encourage intercultural exchange and provide information about Germany on its culture, society and politics• Supported universities and secondary schools by distribution of magazines, books and videos to them• Developed projects with Nigerian partners on themes relevant to Germany and Nigeria• Offered consultation to students interested in studying in Germany and answering enquiries about Goethe-Institut's programmes and language courses• Updated and edited Goethe-Institut Lagos homepage using the Content Management System (CMS)• Responsible for the updates, upgrades and repairs of all computer hardware and software in the office Show less

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  Goethe-Institut Nigeria

  Dec 2008 - Oct 2013

  Administration / Finance Manager/Deputy Director

  Directed, managed, supervised and coordinated the administrative activities of the Institut, budgetary and financial responsibilities for both Lagos and Kano offices, including inter-alia:• Managed company finances with responsibility for budgets, staff payroll, accounts income and expenditure.• Managed the accounts, budget and bank transactions• Prepared the budget and two year forecasts for every financial year end.• Handled tax and pension payments for staffOrganisation and supervision of all personnel matters including staff development Programme / Recruiting / Medical Insurance, administered the budget and co-organised cultural programmes for the Institute, ensured the proper functioning of Goethe-Institut, Lagos IT Department and homepage, managed vendors and contractors, responsible for management and maintenance of the institut’s building, assisted the Director in the annual planning of activities and operations of the institute and represented the Director as the need arose. Show less

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  Julius Berger Nigeria PLC

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2015

  Project Accountant (Commercial)

  Supervising and coordinating the administrative activities of the construction site with about 120 workers and 6 expatriate staff, budgetary and financial responsibilities, including inter-alia:•Ensuring prudent spending of weekly finances for the smooth running of the construction site.•Ensuring the timely payments of allowances, operator bonus, work transfers in line with the conditions of service.•Timely submission and preparation of the budget and weekly forecasts for every financial transaction.•Preparing and executing sub-contractors payment.•Preparing LPOs and organising prompt supply of construction materials such as cement, iron, sand etc.•Ensuring adequate distribution of protective gear (PPE) for workers•Liaise with the travel office in Abuja, Lagos and Uyo to ensure smooth travels for expatriates•Ensuring prompt renewal of residents permit and CERPAC•Filling and sending out attendance lists and work report for local and expatriate staff•Handling tax and pension payments for staff•Distribute memos to management and staff on siteKey results:Ensuring a proper administration, functional and efficient unit to give better services to the organisation.Successfully implementing a computer based approach in the supply of materials and payment of Sub-Contractors. Show less

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  Advantage Austria Lagos

  Jan 2016 - now

  - Independent research and handling of company enquiries- Continuous maintenance of our CRM-database- Administrative support in the organization of events (e.g. trade fairs, trade missions, etc.)- Provide support for clients in getting visas, visa on arrival and airport logistics- Handling of shipments for trade fairs, trade missions- Planning and management of business trips of the Commercial Counselor and of visiting companies

  • Finance Administration

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Analyst / Executive Assistant

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2023