SAMUEL OREDEKO
Chester,United Kingdom
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
MSc Student (Full-time)
University of Chester
Chester, Cheshire
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Gaining in-depth knowledge of PRINCE2-aligned project methodologies, Agile frameworks, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective project execution and delivery
- Conducting research and process improvement analysis to optimize project planning, execution, and quality management, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Enhancing data-driven decision-making skills through the application of quantitative and qualitative research methods, ensuring well-informed project strategies
- Strengthening leadership, communication, and negotiation skills to engage stakeholders, manage project teams, and drive successful outcomes
- Applying project governance and compliance principles, ensuring projects align with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
Finance Officer
Drugstore Limited
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Oversaw daily financial operations, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of payments and management of accounts payable and receivable
- Maintained the integrity of the company's financial systems
- Assisted in developing and monitoring departmental budgets, delivering insightful reports on spending trends and forecasts
- This proactive analysis enabled senior management to make informed decisions, enhancing budget adherence and resource allocation
- Served as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, resolving financial queries and addressing issues related to invoices and financial reporting, fostering collaboration and trust across departments
- Utilized financial software to generate comprehensive reports on key metrics, analysing the cost of services and profitability
- Suggested adjustments to increase revenue and lower costs, which significantly enhanced operational efficiency
- Assisted in the collection of payroll data, including the computation and disbursement of salaries and related deductions, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees
- Posted and processed journal entries to ensure all business transactions were accurately recorded, maintaining the integrity of financial reporting
- Managed the company's property and assets used in operations, while also updating financial data in databases to ensure accuracy and immediate availability for decision-making
Teacher
Oyo State Teaching Service
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepared and delivered engaging lessons on financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management, fostering student understanding and interest in these key subjects
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and exams, providing constructive feedback to support their academic growth and improve their performance
- Compiled, administered, and graded examinations to assess student knowledge accurately and ensure fair evaluation practices
- Maintained meticulous student attendance records, grades, and other requirements, contributing to a well-organized learning environment and facilitating effective tracking of student progress
Education
BSc. - Accounting
Olabisi Onabanjo University
01.2013 - 12.2016
MSc. - Programme and Project Management
University of Chester
Chester 10.2023 - 12.2024
Skills
- Risk Management
- Audit Oversight
- Data Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Advanced Microsoft Office
- Professional Reporting
- Financial Statement Review and Analysis
- Effective Communication Skills
Certification
- Associate Strategic Manager (ASM
Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria (ISMN), 2016
- Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), 2019-2021
Timeline
MSc. - Programme and Project Management
University of Chester
10.2023 - 12.2024
MSc Student (Full-time)
University of Chester
10.2023 - 12.2024
Finance Officer
Drugstore Limited
01.2019 - 08.2023
Teacher
Oyo State Teaching Service
05.2017 - 04.2018
BSc. - Accounting
Olabisi Onabanjo University
01.2013 - 12.2016
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