Abdulazeez Edun
Liverpool
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Tax, Accounts & Payable
BOURBON
09.2017 - Current
- Served as escalation point of contact for internal and external queries.
- Produced monthly cashflow reports assessing business performance against budgets.
- Built positive relationships with stakeholders, strategically managing their expectations.
- Led implementations of new systems, offering training and coaching to team of six (6).
- Organised timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Trained billing teams to perform accurately under pressure.
- Monitored account reconciliation processes for data integrity.
- Coordinated recordkeeping for compliance, tax preparation and external audits.
- Managed and developed team 6 Accounts Payable Accountants.
- Handled supplier invoices from receipt through to timely payment.
- Directed Accounts Payable (A/P) team to deliver against payment processing deadlines.
- Defined department KPIs and tracked individual and team performance.
- Completed weekly bank reconciliations for accurate and deadline-oriented accounting.
- Reviewed and approved payments in line with company policies.
- Evaluated payment practices reporting to maximise regulatory compliance.
- Verified invoice and expense claims' accuracy ahead of processing.
Head of Tax
BOURBON
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
- Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
Tax Accountant – Assistant Manager
BOURBON
09.2011 - 01.2015
- Liaised with internal and external auditors in auditing tax filings and payments.
- Identified and tracked tax-related risks and opportunities to drive investment decisions.
- Checked accounting data and financial reports and pinpointed omissions and potential issues.
- Maintained compliance calendar to meet filing deadlines and requirements for different taxes.
- Prepared and submitted returns to tax agencies to meet regulatory requirements.
- Managed documentation to support tax reporting activities.
- Executed strategies and policies to boost tax compliance and achieve business goals.
- Helped with researching tax issues and documenting conclusions for reference purposes.
- Collaborated with outsourcing firms to review tax returns and resolve detected problems.
- Operated accounting software to process claims and refunds with tax authorities.
- Reconciled tax accounts with balance sheets and tracked pending taxes against submitted payments.
- Worked with clients to decrease tax liabilities.
- Fielded tax-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Generated financial reports, returns and payment receipts for tax audits.
- Reconciled taxes and declarations to general ledgers for audit purposes.
- Advised management teams on tax-related matters to facilitate decision-making efforts.
- Strengthened tax controls and awareness within businesses to reduce non-compliance risks.
- Reviewed tax legislative changes and modified accounting operations for compliance reasons.
- Supported implementation of tax policies to simplify return filing and payment.
- Assisted accounting teams in preparing projections for financial forecasts.
Senior Associate
Rehoboth Professional Services
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Accurately identified audit scope, staff requirements, timetable and budget to consistently meet project goals.
- Conducted face-to-face meetings with clients to review process performance, identifying needs for strategy adjustments.
- Increased operational efficiencies by 40%, overseeing numerous projects simultaneously.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on business and economic issues, identifying and assessing risk factors and determining appropriate action to achieve maximum success.
- Used COSO Framework to perform and assess independent reviews of internal audit processes.
- Developed test plans and methodologies to effectively evaluate and audit business processes and controls.
- Interviewed and advised clients regarding legal procedures for case.
- Scheduled appointments with clients to discuss progress of case.
- Participated in meetings to negotiate with opposing solicitors and parties.
- Disbursed funds and tax liabilities settlements for clients.
- Investigated and promptly addressed technical accounting issues to maintain high standards of process efficiencies.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Chester
Chester 05.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Lagos
04.2001 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Obafemi Awolowo University
11.2005 - 10.2008
Skills
- Supplier reconciliations
- AP training and development
- Pivot tables
- Sage 200
- AP month-end closing
- Ledger management
- Vendor reconciliation
- Invoice discrepancy management
- Purchase ledger management
- Staff training and development
- Cashflow management
- Cash forecasting
- Journal preparation
- VLOOKUPs
- Financial auditing
- Transaction review and approval
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
- Certified CIMA member - ACMA, CGMA (March, 2023)
Accomplishments
Nigeria Team Lead for the implementation of Oracle ERP R12 and complete overhaul old chart of accounts and design and formulation of New chat of accounts aligning same with Global Consolidation and Intercompany packages which resulted in the efficiency of our reporting
Trainings
· Business Analysis, Almond Careers 2023
· Excel Advanced Formulas and Functions, LinkedIn 2022
· Sustainability Strategies, LinkedIn 2022
· IFRS Practical Conversion program, PML 2013
· Strategic Management Accounting Skills, 2013
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Chester
05.2022 - 05.2023
Head of Tax, Accounts & Payable
BOURBON
09.2017 - Current
Head of Tax
BOURBON
02.2015 - 08.2017
Tax Accountant – Assistant Manager
BOURBON
09.2011 - 01.2015
Senior Associate
Rehoboth Professional Services
06.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Obafemi Awolowo University
11.2005 - 10.2008
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Lagos
04.2001 - 03.2017
- Certified CIMA member - ACMA, CGMA (March, 2023)
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