TAJUDEEN OLATUNJI JOLASUN
LONDON,UK
Summary
Hands-on Financial Controller skilled in leading motivated staff to achieve cross-functional activity. Aligns operations with business objectives for good team progress. Challenges policies and procedures to optimize financial performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Finance Controller
Ericsson
04.2016 - 01.2023
- Managed a seven-member cross-functional team of Project Accountants and Project Planners within the Middle East and Africa providing Project Finance Accounting and support functions.
- Reported and performed monthly SOX audit and internal control activities, financial analysis, financial modelling, financial governance and reporting.
- Established credit control policies to increase year-on-year cashflow.
- Developed and implemented financial process improvements to minimise departmental inabilities.
- Executed system and process improvements for enhanced finance department efficiency.
- Collaborated with team for annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and financial reporting and analysis.
- Supervised and recommended performance improvement programs for Project Financial Accountants and Project Planners.
- Coordinated training, and development, people management, and process refinement.
- Led efficient project working capital transformation and implementation.
Project Financial Accountant
TSSI Global Sourcing Solution Ltd
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Updated accounting ledgers and journals to maintain accurate data.
- Business Management Consultant [Project Finance Operation and Controlling]
- Managed projects through budgeting, variance analysis, scheduling and complex problem-solving.
- Monitored sales contracts in line with sales decisions, operational progress, and (bottom-line) profitability.
- Developed and utilized financial governance reports, helping leadership make key decisions and outperform operational targets.
- Examined budget to determine expenditures aligned with projected costs.
- Consolidated project financials, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) framework.
- Monitored and analyzed project financials in SAP
- Planned and monitored project from the initiation phase to closure.
- Attended Tax and audit authorities.
- Subject Matter Expert within the Project Support team
Head of Finance
CardCentre Nigeria Limited
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Managed daily running of finance team and execution of budget governance activities in group of companies.
- Provided strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of the executive management team
- Financial modelling and reporting
- Advised on long-term business and financial planning Reviewed all formal finance, HR, and IT-related procedures
- Conducted internal audit reviews annually to monitor and improve the financial effectiveness of current systems and controls.
- Challenged and supported the management team to implement strategic cost control and revenue generation initiatives across the business.
- Oversaw accurate and detailed recording of revenues and expenditures in a team of four.
- Managed Debt restructuring and recapitalization to reduce the impact of high gearing on business, identified and prepared a proposal to potential lenders, venture capitalists, and bankers
- Ensured business continuity plans were in place and up-to-date by developing Risk Management and Contingency plan.
- Drove cost-benefit analysis of all projects and accounting system review for efficiency.
Project Accountant
Verod Capital Management, HRGL
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Project Accounting and reporting, G/L, AR, AP, and Inventory Management.
- Closely monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.
- Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service.
- Determined problem areas and resolved issues related to profitability and business objective achievement.
Asst. Finance Project Manager
Servetek Construction Company Limited
05.2008 - 01.2012
- Project accounting, Project financial analysis, Drove financial planning and control, Preparation of financial statements.
- Led audit and internal control policy enforcement.
Account Officer
Falcongaz Limited
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Assisted internal and external auditors by liaising with and providing required information for annual audit and ad hoc audits.
- Promptly processed manual payments, ensuring correct approvals by relevant managers to minimize delays.
- Performed end-to-end account reconciliation processes.
- Oversaw company accounts, bank reconciliations and payments.
- Promptly processed manual payments, ensuring correct approvals by relevant managers to minimise delays.
Education
MSc - Business Analytics and Consultancy
University of Hertfordshire
United Kingdom 09.2023 -
Data Analyst
Entry Level
MBA - Financial Management
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
09.2010 - 09.2012
BSc - Accounting
Lagos State University
08.2002 - 09.2006
Skills
- Financial management
- Project Management Methodologies
- Internal control management
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-Point, Google Sheets, Statistical analysis: MINITAB, Tableau prep builder Project Management Methodologies
- SAP EBW Success-factors SAP CATS (Cross Application Time Sheet) SAP CONCUR Business Objects
- Training: Ericsson Finance simulation for Non-finance professionals in the use of financial information and KPIs
- Engaging leadership style: Project Management Office Line Manager
- Organizational Skills: Transformation and Change management
Accomplishments
- 2019-2021: Collaborated with CU Market Areas of Business Finance in Digital Transformation, O2C tools simplification in the development of Metronome
- 2014: Achieved Telecom Resource Integration of ARP with a savings cost of $0.05m by introducing a Supplier model for Outsourced Engineers.
- 2012-2013: Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets on the project ''Jacob-Mew Real Estate Construction & Lake View Park Estate, (HRGL/Verod Capital #7b''
- 2010- 2011: Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing new accounting software on project ''6.4KM dualization of Benin Airport Road''
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- CISA- Certified Information Systems Auditor
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
MSc - Business Analytics and Consultancy
University of Hertfordshire
09.2023 -
Project Finance Controller
Ericsson
04.2016 - 01.2023
Project Financial Accountant
TSSI Global Sourcing Solution Ltd
09.2014 - 03.2016
Head of Finance
CardCentre Nigeria Limited
05.2013 - 08.2014
Project Accountant
Verod Capital Management, HRGL
04.2012 - 04.2013
MBA - Financial Management
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
09.2010 - 09.2012
Asst. Finance Project Manager
Servetek Construction Company Limited
05.2008 - 01.2012
Account Officer
Falcongaz Limited
07.2007 - 04.2008
BSc - Accounting
Lagos State University
08.2002 - 09.2006
Data Analyst
Entry Level
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