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
2015.02 - 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
1997.06 - 2023.09
- 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 2023.09 - 2024.09
Master of Science - ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
LAGOS ,NIGERIA 2018.01 - 2020.06
Bachelor of Science -
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
LAGOS 2009.05 - 2015.01
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
2023.09 - 2024.09
Master of Science - ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
2018.01 - 2020.06
ACCOUNTANT
OPTIMUM STANDARD EDUCATIONAL LIMITED
2015.02 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
2009.05 - 2015.01
INTERNAL AUDITOR
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
1997.06 - 2023.09