Adeolu Adebajo
Al Wakrah, Doha, Qatar
Summary
With a strong background in accounting, auditing, financial modeling, and feasibility analysis, I offer extensive experience as a seasoned Chartered Accountant. My expertise includes making informed investment decisions, meticulous budgeting, strategic capital rationing, and effective portfolio management. Additionally, I excel at managing staff payroll, document control, and optimizing supply chain processes. Throughout my 17-year career in diverse industries such as banking, consulting, auditing, supply chain and logistics, NGOs, aviation, contracting, and construction, I have developed a well-rounded skill set that allows me to navigate and contribute to various sectors. My ultimate goal is to drive significant contributions towards a robust business finance, accounting, and audit framework that aligns with organizational goals and objectives. I am dedicated to excellence and committed to fostering an environment where sound financial principles are the cornerstone of success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Support and Finance Control Analyst
Qatar Airways
10.2023 - Current
- Expertly prepare monthly financial reports for Hub lounges and Al Maha Service, ensuring accuracy and clarity
- Conduct financial accounting tasks, including recording new business transactions, aligned with IFRS standards
- Efficiently manage the statutory completion of both external and internal audits
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements in strict accordance with IFRS, guaranteeing compliance and reliability.
Business Support and Finance Control Analyst
Qatar Aviation Services
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Facilitated meetings and documented compliance requirements for internal business partners and external vendors.
- Established, maintained and improved base of financial controls, building, documenting and executing repeatable accounting processes.
- Provided targeted support during inventory management and reconciliation process, facilitating comprehensive auditing and assessment.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
Senior Financial Consultant
MBK Holding
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Facilitated presentation and recommendation of services by optimizing client relationships.
- Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
- Presented financial plans and investment recommendations to clients.
Internal Auditor
GWC | Official
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.
- Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
- Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
- Reviewed financial statements and reported audit findings for adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
- Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
- Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
General Accountant, Financial Reporting
Good Ambition Trading and Contracting Company
07.2013 - 12.2018
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Document Controller and Data Analyst
Medifield Healthcare Limited
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Provided support for document controls and worked with contract documents.
- Proofread filenames, titles and submittal details to streamline submittal and avoid rejection.
- Maintained document archive and file server of approved documents and drawings to provide easy traceability and retrievability.
- Established and managed document distribution matrix and document control register.
- Enforced use of standardized forms and templates to achieve uniformity of communications across departments and functions.
Managing Partner
Deobaj Consult
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Assemble spreadsheets and draw charts and graphs to compile numerical and statistical data
- Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization's operations and business plans
- Consultancy, training and seminar services for clients in the areas of taxation, strategic finance management and business decision making
- Planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and performing own work to meet identified time frames and standards
- Familiarity with implementing and working with complex integrated management information and accounting systems (including database management)
- Consulting on Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Feasibility Analysis, Management Accounting, Budgeting and Cost Control, Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling and Valuations of Business and Projects for Clients.
Regional Financial Controller
Intercontinental Bank PLC
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Ensure proper reconciliation of Inter-branch accounts on periodic basis for effective cash management and transfer pricing policies
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Responsible for providing managerial oversight and direction in the preparation of all financial reporting, including tax returns filings, call reporting and related BOFI reports
- Responsible for asset-liability management modeling, forecasting, managing the investment securities portfolio and managing the budgeting process for branches in the region.
Relationship Executive
Intercontinental Bank Plc
06.2008 - 12.2008
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints to foster satisfaction.
- Created, modified and executed business plans to maximize client satisfaction.
- Managed high-value existing and new business partnerships to deliver on objectives and maximize corporate revenue, support and awareness.
- Generated new business leads through direct customer engagement, deploying inbound and outbound marketing tactics and developing and optimizing informative content.
- Implemented brand and demand strategies to meet revenue targets for business services and products.
- Converted community contacts into potential clients through networking, consistency and credibility.
- Achieved goals for sale of bank products and services and exceeded performance metrics for customer service.
Branch Internal Auditor
Intercontinental Bank PLC
04.2007 - 05.2008
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.
- Handled all major risks in collaboration with management.
- Reviewed financial statements for adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
- Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director
Metropolitan Motors Limited
05.2003 - 02.2005
- Attending to fleet management and Logistics issues
- Management of clerical data and secretariat for the office
- Sales monitoring and market feasibilities
- Incidental services for the Managing Director.
Senior Financial Accountant
Diocese of Lagos West
04.2001 - 12.2002
- Payroll management for all diocesan staff and clergy
- Parish Church annual assessment and budgeting preparations
- Preparation of Diocesan Income Statement and Balance Sheet
- Cash Deposit, Cheque Lodgment and Bank Reconciliation
- Maintenance of Petty Cash book and Payment voucher
- Working Capital and Cashflow management for the Diocese
Education
Executive Master in Business Administration - Business and Project Management
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria12.2011
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) - Management System Audit
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
12.2010
Associate Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Auditing and Financial Management
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria(ICAN)
12.2009
B.Sc. (Hons) Accounting - Management and Accounting
Obafemi Awolowo University
06.2006
National Diploma in Accountancy - Financial studies
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria
06.2000
Skills
- Forecasting
- Numerical and Analytical Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Data Analytics
- Project management
- Business intelligence
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Reporting & Presentation skills
- Business modeling skills
- Negotiating and closure skills
Certification
- Google Certificate in Data Analytics - [April, 2024]
- Certificate of participation in Data Analytics with Tableau and SQL Training - [May, 2023]
- Certified Business Analytics Professional - [May, 2023]
- Certificate of participation in Data Analytics with Microsoft Excel and Power BI Training - [April, 2023]
- Fellow Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria - [May, 2019]
- Certificate in Facility Management from Chicago Training Institute, Qatar - [Dec, 2017]
- Membership Certificate from Institute of Certified Information System Auditors (CISA) - [Dec, 2011]
- Associate Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria - [November, 2009]
- Accounting Technicians Certificate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria - [June, 2004]
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Business Support and Finance Control Analyst
Qatar Airways
10.2023 - Current
Business Support and Finance Control Analyst
Qatar Aviation Services
11.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Financial Consultant
MBK Holding
11.2020 - 10.2022
Internal Auditor
GWC | Official
01.2019 - 06.2020
General Accountant, Financial Reporting
Good Ambition Trading and Contracting Company
07.2013 - 12.2018
Document Controller and Data Analyst
Medifield Healthcare Limited
01.2013 - 06.2013
Managing Partner
Deobaj Consult
02.2012 - 12.2012
Regional Financial Controller
Intercontinental Bank PLC
01.2009 - 02.2012
Relationship Executive
Intercontinental Bank Plc
06.2008 - 12.2008
Branch Internal Auditor
Intercontinental Bank PLC
04.2007 - 05.2008
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director
Metropolitan Motors Limited
05.2003 - 02.2005
Senior Financial Accountant
Diocese of Lagos West
04.2001 - 12.2002
Executive Master in Business Administration - Business and Project Management
Obafemi Awolowo University
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) - Management System Audit
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Associate Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Auditing and Financial Management
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria(ICAN)
B.Sc. (Hons) Accounting - Management and Accounting
Obafemi Awolowo University
National Diploma in Accountancy - Financial studies
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria