Akeem ADEFALA (ACA)

Experience

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  Globe Spinning Mills Nig Plc

  Jan 1996 - Jun 2005

  Account Executive Officer

  -Preparation of Weekly, Monthly and Annual reports-Finalization of Account for Audit Purpose-Attending to External Auditors during Year End Audit-Preparation of Year End Schedules-Handling of PAYE Audit-Monthly & Year End Stock Verification-Preparation of Debtor and Creditors Age Analysis-Verification of Accounts Balances-Inventory Reconciliation-Coordinating of Computer Repairs and Maintenance-Backing-up and Restoration of Computer Data-Singly Handling Book-Keeping of Cooperative Records-Tackling of Salary Related Issues-Administration of Tally (Accounting Package)-Cash payments and Balancing of Cash Register-Checking of Cash Register-Voucher Entering & Voucher Checking-Raising Various Vouchers-Preparation of Various Reconciliation Statement-Booking of Liabilities Show less

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  Dana Group

  Feb 2005 - Jan 2007

  Senior Accountant

  -Preparation of Various Reconciliation Statement-Checking of Various Accounting before Approval-Coordinating Departmental Activities-Implementing HOD Instruction Accordingly-Preparation of various Management Reports-Relieving Expatriate Accountant on Leave.

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  Akinbode Ogunsanwo & Co

  Jul 2005 - Jan 2006

  Senior Auditor

  -Performing Compliance and Substantive Test-Undertaking Special Investigations-Writing of Books of Account from Source Documents-Extraction of Trial Balance-Preparation of Final Accounts-Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement-Vouching Source Documents-Casting of Figures and Balances-Checking for Correct Classification of Entries

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  Air Liquide

  Jan 2007 - now

  Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements.Generate financial reports and statements to Management for review.Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management.Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures. Show less Primary Role PurposeTo support the Subsidiary Financial Manager in delivery of accurate financial transactions and timely and accurate financial statements. Responsibilities for calculating accruals and prepayments as well as delivery of value added analysis and schedules to facilitate the review by the subsidiary financial manager.Accounting Transactions-Preparation and finalizing Monthly and Yearly Accounts.-Responsible for calculating and posting monthly journals for accruals and prepayments.Reconciliations-Review reconciliation on major banks, Fixed Asset and other control accounts. -Review all subsidiary books and control accounts and ensure they are reconciled with the general ledgers.Controls-Collect and control the accounting information of various Areas-Check Possible Anomalies in Association with Areas Accountants/ Auditor of the subsidiary.-Review financial transaction to ensure that they are authorized and properly coded.-Ensure that transactions are compliant with internal control.Analysis-Provide Supporting schedule for review of key accounts-Provide insight into key accounts with material variances-Generate trend analysis as may be required for management decision.Tax Matters-Handle all tax matters and ensure prompt remittance.Payroll Support-Provide Assistance on Preparation and Reconciliation of Monthly Payroll to Ensure Accuracy of Salary, Salary Journals preparation, posting of journal and analyzing of various variances variance. Show less -Preparation of Various Management Reports-Coordinating and Supervising Area Accounts Activities-Approving Various Accounting Vouchers After Checking-Implementing FM and MD Instruction Accordingly-Preparation and finalizing Monthly and Yearly Accounts.-Handle Tax Matter and Ensure Prompt Remittance -Liaising with the National Office and the Area.-Control and validate accounting vouchers and reconciliations-Ensure the correct application of valuation methods.-Ensure monthly reconciliation of accounting stock.-Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.-Provide necessary information for the evaluation of the area operation.-Ensure that cheques and cash received are paid to the bank.-Prepare schedule for WHT and VAT payments.-Coordinate and ensure development of team members.-Ensure for each team member fair appraisal, training and development. Show less

  • Chief Accountant

    Nov 2019 - now

  • Consolidation & Reporting Manager. (Finance)

    Mar 2016 - now

  • Area Accountant - Port Harcourt

    Jan 2007 - Mar 2016