Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Work Preference
Timeline
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FOLASHADE DAODU

Financial Accountant
Leicester

Summary

Financial Accountant with over 5 years’ experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Recently completed a Master’s in Finance and Management, bringing advanced analytical skills and strong proficiency in IFRS, SAP, and Excel. Known for accuracy, integrity, and delivering insights that support sound business decisions. Now seeking to apply my expertise in a new and challenging financial role

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Overland Airways Limited

Accounts Officer
01.2018 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Managed end-to-end financial operations, including transaction recording, reconciliations, and timely payment processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
  • Prepared comprehensive monthly reports (P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow) that supported strategic financial planning and enhanced decision-making by senior management.
  • Conducted detailed bank reconciliations, proactively resolving discrepancies to maintain financial integrity and audit readiness.
  • Streamlined invoice processing and vendor payments, improving cash flow control and supplier relationships.
  • Supported budgeting and forecasting processes, resulting in more accurate financial projections and cost optimization.
  • Collaborated closely with external auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and smooth audit processes.

Crawford Ventures

Accountant
01.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate financial records and documentation, supporting the finance team with day-to-day accounting operations.
  • Posted general ledger entries and tracked expenses to support financial reporting and budget monitoring.
  • Ensured compliance with internal financial policies, contributing to the company's financial accountability and transparency.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.

Ajeigbe & Co Audit & Accounting

Audit Intern
01.2012 - 10.2012

Job overview

  • Assisted in audit preparation, document verification, and data analysis to support effective audit outcomes.
  • Provided administrative and operational support, including diary management, document filing, and communication handling.
  • Helped coordinate internal processes and resource allocation, contributing to a more efficient audit workflow.
  • Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
  • Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.

Education

University of Sunderland-London Campus
United Kingdom

Master of Science from Finance and Management
01-2025

Nigeria College of Accountancy

Postgraduate Diploma from Accounting
07-2016

Crawford University

Bachelor of Science from Accounting
07-2013

Skills

  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Bank & Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Data Analysis & Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
  • Financial Compliance & Auditing Support
  • Invoice Processing & Cash Flow Management
  • Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Sage payroll
  • Balance sheet preparation
  • Debt management
  • Account reconciliation

Affiliations

ACCA, Professional Membership: Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Accounts Officer

Overland Airways Limited
01.2018 - 01.2023

Accountant

Crawford Ventures
01.2017 - 01.2018

Audit Intern

Ajeigbe & Co Audit & Accounting
01.2012 - 10.2012

University of Sunderland-London Campus

Master of Science from Finance and Management

Nigeria College of Accountancy

Postgraduate Diploma from Accounting

Crawford University

Bachelor of Science from Accounting
FOLASHADE DAODUFinancial Accountant