Summary

Finance and Management: I have transferrable work experience as an Accountant and Compliance officer in the Insurance Brokerage Industry which extends over 5 years. I perform core accounting and administrative functions with expertise in the use of accounting software program.

Key Strengths: Sage 50, Intuit QuickBooks, Self-Motivated, Adaptability, Assume Responsibility, with outstanding analytical, quantitative, and financial skills

Gender

Male

Age

15 - 07 - 1989

Skills

  • Hard Skills

    Management Account  Cash flow analysis  Budget administration  Account reconciliation  Intuit QuickBooks  Sage 50  Internal control management  Advanced bookkeeping skills

  • Soft Skills

    Interpersonal Relationship skills  Leadership qualities  Negotiation Skills  Time-Management  Flexibility and Adaptability  Ethics and Integrity  Analytical Skills  Organizational Skills

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

ACA in view

2022 - 2024

Professional Level

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ogun State, Nigeria

Accounting - Higher National Diploma

2011 - 2012

Upper Credit

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ogun State, Nigeria

Accounting - National Diploma

2007 - 2009

Upper Credit

Johtech Computer Institute, Lagos, Nigeria

Desktop Publishing - Diploma

2005 - 2006

Work Experience

Advocate Insurance Brokers Limited

Head Finance and Compliance

September 2022 - Now

  • Responsible for compliance with the regulatory requirements of NAICOM in terms of preparing and submission of monthly returns, quarterly returns, bi-annual returns, and submissions of various forms and reports as required in stipulated templates within given deadlines.
  • Responsible for the filing and submission of AML/CFT related matters in compliance with NAICOM guidelines on anti-money laundering and terrorism finance.
  • Assists the external auditor in the preparation of the audited financial statements in accordance with IFRS and NAICOM guidelines.
  • Responsible for the proper bookkeeping of account records, and real-time posting on the accounting software.
  • Responsible for providing and preparing management reports and management accounts as and when required.
  • Responsible for compliance with statutory regulators in terms of tax deductions and remittances i.e. PAYE remittance, VAT remittance, withholding tax remittance, and other compulsory deductions.
  • Responsible for the renewal of all statutory certificates/documents such as ITF, NSITF, DPR, BPP, NIPEX, PENCOM, and other relevant certificates.
  • Responsible for budget preparation and administration.
  • Responsible for performing monthly bank account reconciliation.
  • Monitor accounts payable and receivables to ensure optimal level.
  • Carry out a cost-benefit analysis of investment options available to the organization.
  • Responsible for the reconciliation of Clients account statements.
  • Responsible for petty cash handling including petty cash records and completion of cash reconciliation at each month's end.
  • Coordinates the activities of other departments to ensure that the financial goals of the organization are implemented and accomplished.
  • Regularly review debtors' statements to ensure credit control procedures are implemented.

Hilltop Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Head Finance and Admin

November 2018 - September 2022

  • Developed a comprehensive financial reporting and accounting system to reflect growing organizational complexity.
  • Proposed a systemic approach to premium remittance within credit note limit.
  • Reconciled monthly account receivables with debit notes generated to ensure compliance with the “no premium no cover” policy of NAICOM.
  • Liaised with the branch on operating overheads and design flexible budgets to monitor expenditures level.
  • Oversee the preparation, and submission of statutory reports for certificate renewal i.e. NSITF, ITF, and PENCOM.
  • Effectively manage daily operations and administrative duties for an efficient and productive workforce
  • Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and account reconciliations
  • Advised the executive director on investment opportunities and the most effective cost control to reduce expenditures and increase company profits
  • Oversee the preparation of the inter-departmental budget and effective monitoring
  • Prepared quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports for regulatory authority in strict compliance with stipulated guidelines

T. A. Braithwaite Ins. Brokers & Co. Ltd.

Account Officer

February 2015 - November 2018

  • Compiled financial data, and summaries, analyzed and communicate account information to executive management for monthly briefings.
  • Generated premium remittance schedule within credit note period and ensure disbursement to insurance companies before the 21st of every calendar month.
  • Filed tax returns and prepared regulatory reports in compliance with strict standards.
  • Prepared management accounts for presentation to senior management.
  • Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and account reconciliations.
  • Prevented major instances of email fraud intended to scam the company of huge amounts of foreign currency.
  • Trained graduate trainees on company policies and accounting procedures.

National Youth Service Corps - Mandatory

Account Officer

June 2013 - June 2014

  • Creating and processing invoices.
  • Cross-checking invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy.
  • Managing the company's accounts payable and receivable.
  • Sending bills and invoices to clients.
  • Tracking organization expenses.
  • Processing bank transactions.

Classic Microfinance Bank

Industrial Attachee

November 2009 - September 2010

  • Assisted the internal auditor in collating petty vouchers at the end of every week.
  • Effectively carry out work designation as a control officer.
  • Effectively carry out work designation as customer service representatives.
  • Effectively carry out work designation as a cash collection officer.

Wasiu Wasol Construction Company

Account Officer

November 2005 - December 2007

  • Compiled financial data and accounting information for external consultants.
  • Prepared income and expenditure account for various jobs.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation.
  • Carried out all banks and related transactions.
  • Carried out warm and cold calls to customers interested in the real estate and property development of the company.
  • Efficiently respond to all official correspondence.

Courses and Certificates

Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorists (AML/CFT)

NAICOM/NCRIB

  • To update stakeholders on the concepts of money laundering and terrorism financing.
  • To keep stakeholders update on the federal government stance on the various AML/CFT guidelines and how NAICOM and NFIU have been collaborating to ensure compliance by Insurance industry.
  • To educate stakeholders on the essence and importance of KYC in the fight against ML/TF.
  • To guide stakeholders on adherence to compulsory reporting guidelines and penalty for non-compliance.

Languages

Language

English

Fluent

References

To be provided upon request.