Temidayo Akinbolade, ACA

Experience

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  Ojokoro Microfinance Bank

  Dec 2010 - Jan 2011

  Ojokoro Microfinance Bank

  • Increased customer acquisition by efficiently opening bank accounts for new clients, ensuring seamless onboarding processes and compliance with all necessary documentation requirements.• Streamlined account opening procedures by meticulously overseeing and validating the completion and submission of all essential documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.• Effectively managed daily expenses by proactively preparing imprests, optimizing financial resources and maintaining financial accountability.• Implemented a robust cash management system by diligently generating daily cash summaries, providing valuable insights for decision-making and financial planning.• Strengthened financial controls by meticulously reconciling and cross-verifying deposits, withdrawal slips, and cheques with the printouts collected from the Head of Operations, ensuring accuracy and reducing errors.• Enhanced financial transparency and expense tracking by issuing precise and comprehensive petty cash vouchers for individual expenses incurred, enabling efficient budget management and audit trails. Show less

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  Government Sexondary School

  Jul 2012 - May 2013

  Account Teacher (NYSC)

  • Transformed educational outcomes by developing comprehensive lesson plans and scheme of work, resulting in enhanced student engagement and academic performance.• Executed effective instruction of Accounting to SSS 2 students, utilizing innovative teaching methodologies to foster critical thinking and knowledge retention.• Assessed and evaluated student progress through meticulous marking of exam scripts, accurately recording and analyzing individual scores to identify areas for improvement.• Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing valuable insights and collaborating with colleagues to enhance the overall educational environment.• Upheld a structured learning environment by consistently addressing student misconduct, implementing appropriate disciplinary measures to ensure a conducive atmosphere for academic growth. Show less

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  World Health Organization

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Independent Monitor

  • Created widespread awareness about the health program by actively engaging with various communities.• Educated individuals about the profound impact of Polio, raising awareness and promoting preventive measures.• Verified and evaluated the performance of team members under my supervision, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to project goals.• Implemented a robust documentation system to accurately record and validate crucial information.• Streamlined information verification processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced errors. Show less

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  CHAMS PLC

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

  Call centre agent

  • Achieved substantial growth in revenue by implementing effective call management strategies and cross-selling products, resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction.• Successfully resolved customers' complaints by utilizing exceptional problem-solving skills and maintaining a high level of professionalism, ensuring optimal customer retention and loyalty.• Conducted comprehensive data analysis of customer information, enabling the identification of key trends and opportunities for business growth, leading to informed decision-making and enhanced customer targeting.• Assumed the critical responsibility of meticulously scrutinizing and validating customer data, resulting in the identification and implementation of necessary amendments to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Show less

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  ASO Savings & Loans PLC

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2019

  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive support, promptly addressing client issues and concerns.• Implemented a rigorous weekly expense review process, guaranteeing proper authorization and adherence to financial guidelines.• Developed and prepared monthly reports, including control logs, cash counts, key risk indicators, error rate reports, management committee reports, integrity tests, and certificates of destruction, contributing to effective decision-making and risk management.• Conducted meticulous reviews of financial transactions posted on the banking application (T24) and ensured compliance with financial and operational regulations across all branches.• Maintained a robust system of financial and operational compliance throughout the organization, safeguarding against potential risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Show less • Streamlined data records monitoring, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in information management. Provided exceptional high-level administrative support, managing official mails and processing daily requisitions.• Conducted comprehensive analysis of financial data across multiple branches within the region, identifying discrepancies requiring immediate management attention.• Demonstrated outstanding organizational skills by efficiently handling a wide range of clerical functions, including correspondence preparation, visitor reception, conference call coordination, and meeting scheduling.• Coordinated quality control efforts to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables, resulting in enhanced performance and client satisfaction.• Utilized superior time and database management skills to compile and analyze financial data, facilitating effective decision-making and strategic planning. Prepared board reports, showcasing critical insights and contributing to the organization's overall success. Show less

  • Resident Internal Control officer

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Executive Assitant to Regional Head

    Mar 2015 - Oct 2018
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  Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2018

  Exexutive Assitant to Executive Director

  • Streamlined the Executive Director's appointments, ensuring seamless coordination and optimizing efficiency.• Spearheaded budget and expense management, driving cost-saving initiatives and achieving financial targets.• Orchestrated seamless travel arrangements, meticulously handling logistics and ensuring a smooth experience for the Executive Director.• Demonstrated exceptional writing skills by preparing letters, memos, and reports in a timely and accurate manner.• Implemented efficient database management practices, maintaining data integrity and enabling easy access to critical information.• Fostered strong client relationships by establishing effective communication channels, both internally and externally.• Exhibited outstanding event management abilities, flawlessly coordinating various events and seamlessly adapting to dynamic requirements.• Executed additional duties as directed by the Executive Director, displaying flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting organizational goals. Show less

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  PRIME SOURCES LIMITED

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2020

  Project Account Officer

  Took a “big picture approach” to manage numerous projects with major International Oil Companies (IOC's) and local companies, including Chevron Corporation (construction support services project, heavy lift/pipeline project, Abiteye NAG project, Vessel Tank Cleaning Services, OKAN project), Shell Petroleum Development Company (Security system Enhancement project), Exxon Mobil Nigeria (QIT Power Distribution Upgrade QPDUP Project, Offshore Construction Installation Programme OCIP 3 project, Revamp Programme Project RPP), Total Nigeria (Ikike Procurement of Structural Steel project), Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas LTD NLNG (Financing the Construction of Maintenance four (4) Confidence Boats project et al). Successfully oversaw projects with a total contract value exceeding $50 million.Impactful Contributions• Implemented a comprehensive project accounting system to capture and maintain relevant information on contracts and financial data.• Ensured proper accountability by managing and reviewing project documentations, such as job and milestone completion certificates, project contracts, work estimates, work orders, time sheets, and change orders.• Demonstrated expertise in completing all tax deductions, including withholding tax, NCD, cabotage, and retention in both local and foreign currencies, while accurately apportioning expenses to each account classification and cost center.• Performed day-to-day financial transactions, diligently tracking payments, expenditures, purchase orders, BIMCO, contracts, agreements, invoices, delivery notes, and statements.• Conducted thorough substantive tests of financial records to ensure completeness, validity, and accuracy of financial information and efficiently managed treasury operations.• Handled account payables, prepared invoices, managed staff payroll, and facilitated statutory tax remittance for PAYE, Pension, VAT, and withholding tax. Show less

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  Landmark Africa

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2022

  Senior Group Accountant

  • Generated approximately $3.2 million in combined revenue from managing Landmark Towers, Landmark Retail Boulevard, Landmark House, and Owerri Event Centre, through meticulous supervision of daily and weekly reporting, reconciliations, and monthly management reporting for two entities.• Ensured compliance with financial instructions, deadlines, and schedules by monitoring finance activities, overseeing bank and intercompany reconciliations, and preparing management accounts for sub-entities.• Implemented effective account receivables management strategies resulting in significant reduction of group debts, while conducting thorough reconciliations.• Collaborated with the business development and legal teams to draft contract agreements, focusing on commercial terms and mitigating risks. Prepared shared service cost allocations for the Landmark group, ensuring accurate distribution of expenses.• Cultivated positive client/tenant relationships across the organization, overseeing interactions with external auditors and tax consultants.• Assisted in strategic business analysis, contributing to informed decision-making within the Landmark group. Coordinated Revenue Assurance initiatives in conjunction with the divisional head, ensuring revenue integrity across the organization.• Supported the preparation of the budget, utilizing financial expertise to ensure effective resource allocation within the Landmark group. Show less

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  Octo5 Holdings Limited

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Group Financial Controller

  • Spearheaded the management of Octo5 Holdings Limited, Octo5 Estates Limited, and Octo5 Construction Limited, overseeing a combined revenue size of approximately N1.5 billion.• Implemented a comprehensive system for daily and weekly reporting, as well as monthly management reporting, ensuring accurate financial insights across all 3 entities. Demonstrated expertise in efficient treasury management, with a focus on cash flow optimization.• Streamlined financial operations by meticulously maintaining and reviewing a monthly schedule of client deposit schedules, account receivables, account payables, prepayment, bank reconciliation, loan amortization schedules, intercompany reconciliation, general ledgers, and staff commissions.• Created projected cash flow statements and profit and loss analyses for loan finance facilities, facilitating informed decision-making.• Produced meticulous group accounts for Octo5 Holdings Limited, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial regulations.• Developed and presented monthly, quarterly, and yearly management reports, providing in-depth financial analysis and comprehensive explanations for variances, while ensuring compliance with IFRS standards.• Oversaw the preparation and review of staff payroll and relevant statutory taxes, guaranteeing compliance with legal requirements.• Collaborated with divisional heads to manage and coordinate Revenue Assurance initiatives, safeguarding revenue streams and maximizing financial outcomes. Show less

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  Structured Energy Systems

  Sept 2023 - now

  Group Finance Manager

  • Preparing cash flow projections, cost of executions, profitability analysis, and other requirement for project term loan financing.• Supervising account payables and receivables (Invoices, purchase orders, GRN, delivery notes) making sure that sufficient funds are available to meet working capital requirement, capital investment and make estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization• Identifying financial, credit, market risks related to company's borrowings and provide hedging option to mitigate them.• Arranging for equity financing and/or debt financing and manage relationships with bank representatives and financiers• Prepare and manage company's operational budget and report to management on variances from the established budget, reasons for those variances and proffer cost saving resolutions• Review Proposed Project budget, cost management tracking, project profitability and advise if to accept, revised or reject project.• Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training, and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.• Complete financial reports, MPR reports, management account, lead the month-end closing process and conduct monthly financial forecast.• Supervise the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor, and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards.• Providing other department (Business development, Technical, Procurement, I.T, HR and Admin) and management to provide financial analysis and business intelligence to help achieve set tasks and objectives• Handle yearly statutory audit by liaising with external auditors, internal auditors and tax consultants to close out statutory requirements.• Managing the preparation and review of staff payroll and relevant statutory taxes remittance Show less