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wale ola

Finance manager

Highest degree :

MPhil

Field of study :

Business Administration

Location :

Nigeria

Citizenships :

Nigerian

Experience :

22 Year(s)

Countries :

Nigeria

Gender :

Male

Sectors :

Banking operations, finance

Experience

accountant

Abuja Nigeria

Boliwak engineering service

May 2004

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May 2007

FCreated comprehensive business plans that demonstrated outstanding short term and long-term ROI. Seamlessly managed the workload of two office staff members during a difficult downsizing. Entrusted to be trained on the OHM system for the management of payroll and accounts payable. Identified employee theft by carefully monitoring petty cash and confidentially reported the issue to management. Produced 2% annual savings by negotiating discounts with vendors. Saved costs by proactively searching for and purchasing new office equipment and re-negotiating lease contracts. Improved inventory control tracking, invoicing, and accounting by implementing new warehouse computer software. Increased customer on-time payments by creating and implementing finance charges for late payments. Cut costs by learning and performing year-end process.

Account officer

Abuja Nigeria

First city monument bank

June 2007

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June 2013

Oversee the customer daily operations and manage profit and loss. Consulted with clients to determine financial need and customized solutions to meet client financial requirements. Built new business through key correspondence, cold calls, and cultivating immediate rapport. Utilized thorough knowledge of investment products, mutual funds, to promote the development of managed portfolios for clients. Fostered productive and trusting client relationships. Significantly expanded customer relationships by profiling to discover customer banking needs and making helpful recommendations. Coordinated with sales specialists in other departments of the bank to provide the right product mix to support customer needs.

Financial Controller

Abuja Nigeria

Fasol Engineering service

June 2013

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May 2017

Designing, developing and maintaining business intelligence solutions Crafting and executing queries upon request for data Assist with high-level decisions about policy and strategy Help with recruiting new staff members when necessary Supervise financial reporting and budgeting team Review financial reports for ways to reduce costs Analyzes financial statements, and prepares reports and recommendations to Top Management and the Board of Directors concerning financial performance Ensures that processes needed for the financial management system are established, implemented, and maintained, and reports to the CEO and Board of Directors (or Advisory Board) on the performance of the financial management system and reports any need for its improvement Maintain contact between the Company and the External Auditor and coordinates Company audit activities and response Oversees cash management processes to ensure proper cash availability and best practices in cash management Oversees working capital and working capital plan Prepares forecasted financial statements, and prepares reports and recommendations to Top Management and the Board of Directors concerning forecasted financial statements Coordinate, the issuance of the consolidated annual business plan to ensure high level of adherence to efficiency and profitability standard and provide recommendations necessary to achieve performance target within such standard Ensure company adherence to related tax laws and coordinate the issuance of tax returns, assessment and possible dispute at administrative and other levels Review, maintain and update the financial procedure and accounting principle, policies, standard and guidelines in accordance with the company policy Interact with top management concerning financial forecast and repor

Finance Manager

Abuja Nigera

International Society of media in Public health

May 2017

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October 2022

Managing of multi-donor grant and good knowledge of donor compliance rules, regulations and compliance. Implement internal control and finance policy, process and procedure. Reconcile advances, including review of receipts, coding of expenses on the general voucher and entering into QuickBooks. Process check requests and wire transfer requests for payments to vendors in compliance with contract requirements. Perform risk assessments to understand risk level, significance and scope. Keep up to date with, and understand, relevant laws and regulations. Monitor compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies. Educate employees on not only the regulations, but also the impact on the organisation if these aren't complied with. Investigate irregularities and non-compliance issues. Develop and implement a compliance program to ensure the organization operates in accordance with state and federal laws. Perform compliance audits to determine whether establish protocols are being followed and where they can be improved. Maintain up to date written documentation and policies related to the organization's business activities. Provides administrative support by implementing systems, procedures, and policies; completing projects in support of compliance.

Education

HND(BSc)

Ogun state Nigeria

Federal University Ilaro

April 1997

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December 2002

Graduate degree

Master

Ogun state Nigeria

Redeemers university

November 2022

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August 2025

Master in Theology

Awards & Certificates

SErvice to Humanity

Lagos Nigeria

Nigerian institute of surveyor, women team

2021

Service to humanity Awards

Languages
English
Speak
Excellent
Read
Excellent
Write
Excellent
Skills

Leadership & People Management

Experience with financing agencies

IASs (International Accounting Standards), IFRSs (International Financial Reporting Standards), and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards)