Adedire Odelabu
London
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience in accounting and auditing, coupled with expertise in IT security controls. Proficient in utilizing advanced accounting software such as QuickBooks, Excell and other financial management systems to streamline processes and enhance accuracy. Adept at implementing and maintaining robust security measures to safeguard financial data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account, Business & Finance Teacher
Choice Teachers
12.2023 - Current
- Teaching Level 3 Diploma/National Diploma in Business and Level 3 AAT Advance Diploma in Accounting and Business
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Creating and delivering lesson plans, assessed, and evaluated student progress, and maintained classroom discipline.
- Collaborating with teachers and other staff to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Assisting with instruction and classroom management in a variety of undergraduate education courses.
- Engaging a class of roughly 30 students in interactive learning.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
ACCOUNT OFFICER
Rehoboth Global Services Ltd.
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed detailed analysis of financial data to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement
- Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software (QuickBooks)
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review
- Preparing Payroll and Reconciling bank statements
- Managing petty cash.
IT SECURITY CONTROLS
ForesightGRC LLC
12.2017 - 01.2023
- Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts for any unusual activity
- Respond promptly to security incidents, such as malware infections, data breaches, or unauthorized access attempts
- Investigate security breaches and recommend appropriate corrective actions
- Manage user access to systems and data, ensuring least privilege principles are followed
- Administer user accounts, permissions, and authentication mechanisms
- Configure security tools to maximize effectiveness and minimize false positives
- Evaluate and recommend new security technologies to enhance the organization's security posture.
LECTURER II / STAFF ADVISOR
Osun State University
10.2009 - 02.2017
- Teaching courses under Accounting, Management and Business
- Supervised 30 undergraduate student's thesis
- Established and implemented innovative teaching materials and resources
- Assessed 20 students' performance in each class
- Assisted in planning and organizing instructional activities under the guidance of the Dean / HOD
- Collaborated with the HOD to develop curriculum
- Monitored students' progress to drive successful academic.
ACCOUNTANTS, AUDIT STAFF
Ola Adediwura and Co
10.2007 - 06.2009
- Utilized QuickBooks for day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Performed checks and verifications of audit process and activities in line with audit programs
- Evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of internal controls
- Managed the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Conducted audits of financial records to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies
- Prepared and analyzed financial reports to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
- Assess and report corrective action completion or progress
- Determined the effectiveness of current control structures
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
Education
Master of Arts - International Business
University of Greenwich
London, UK04.2024
MBA - Finance
Obafemi Awolowo University
Osun, Nigeria11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Obafemi Awolowo University
Osun, Nigeria10.2005
HND - Accountancy
Osun State Polytechnic
Osun State, Nigeria02.2003
GCSE - High School Certificate
Moremi High School
Osun State, Nigeria06.1994
Skills
- Proficient in accounting principles and practices
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks for bookkeeping and financial management
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros
- Curiosity and lifelong learning
- Resilience and Flexibility
- Information Security Management
- Security Tools and Technologies
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Motivation and Self-Awareness
- Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Creative and Analytical Thinking
Certification
- (ACA)- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, May, 2010
- (AAT)- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Oct.,2000
- (CSOE)-Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Professional Association, Washington DC, USA
- (ITIL 4 Foundation Edition) -AXELOS Global Best Practice, Sept.,2021
- (International Business Fundamental)- International Business Fundamental, October 2022
- (Cybersecurity Professional Certificate)-Edureka Academy, February 2020
- Data Science: R Basis- Harvard, May 2021
- CyberArk Certified Trustee- CyberArk, July 2019
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional. Predicted (WIP)
Affiliations
- Associate Member Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
- Associate Member Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Professional Association, Washington DC, USA
Languages
Yoruba
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Yoruba
Proficient
C2
Links
- Https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=roQe-LkAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1
- Https://www.linkedin.com/feed/?trk=nav_logo
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Fitness
- Self-Improvement
- Passion for New Ideas
- Nutrition and Food
Timeline
Account, Business & Finance Teacher
Choice Teachers
12.2023 - Current
ACCOUNT OFFICER
Rehoboth Global Services Ltd.
05.2023 - 12.2023
IT SECURITY CONTROLS
ForesightGRC LLC
12.2017 - 01.2023
LECTURER II / STAFF ADVISOR
Osun State University
10.2009 - 02.2017
ACCOUNTANTS, AUDIT STAFF
Ola Adediwura and Co
10.2007 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - International Business
University of Greenwich
MBA - Finance
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Obafemi Awolowo University
HND - Accountancy
Osun State Polytechnic
GCSE - High School Certificate
Moremi High School
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