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FEMI OLALEKAN ODUWALE

MANCHESTER,GREATER MANCHESTER

Summary


Seasoned professional in finance and accounting industry. Can streamline financial operations and improve financial health of any organisation through strategic planning, financial analysis, and cost control. Set apart by deep understanding of modern accounting software and commitment to regulatory compliance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

ACCOUNTANT

OPTIMUM STANDARD EDUCATIONAL LIMITED
LAGOS NIGERIA
02.2015 - Current
  • Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
  • Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
  • Enhanced profitability by managing cost control measures.
  • Devised strategies for risk management, minimising potential losses.
  • Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
  • Achieved streamlined operations by implementing efficient accounting systems.
  • Streamlined budgeting exercises for efficient financial planning.
  • Assisted with strategic planning efforts leading to sustained growth.

INTERNAL AUDITOR

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
LAGOS NIGERIA
06.1997 - 09.2023
  • Achieved streamlined operations by implementing efficient accounting systems.
  • Improved cash flow through meticulous accounts receivable management.
  • Executed comprehensive internal audits; highlighted areas requiring action.
  • Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.
  • Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
  • Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
  • Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
  • Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
  • Performed thorough expenditure tracking, preventing overspending.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Conducted financial audits for improved internal controls.

Education

Master of Science - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
SWANSEA, WALES UNITED KINGDOM
09.2023 - 09.2024

Master of Science - ACCOUNTING

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
LAGOS ,NIGERIA
01.2018 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science -

LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
LAGOS
05.2009 - 01.2015

Skills

  • Bank reconciliations
  • Tax accounting specialization
  • Sage Cloud Compliance Suite proficiency
  • Financial planner
  • GAAP understanding

Affiliations

  • READING AND WATCHING OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS

Timeline

Master of Science - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
09.2023 - 09.2024

Master of Science - ACCOUNTING

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
01.2018 - 06.2020

ACCOUNTANT

OPTIMUM STANDARD EDUCATIONAL LIMITED
02.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Science -

LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2009 - 01.2015

INTERNAL AUDITOR

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
06.1997 - 09.2023

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