FOLASHADE ADUNNI OGUNOLA
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 5 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex business actions including mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities. Familiar with managing schedules, directing teams and overseeing closing processes. Well-versed in GAAP, ledger updates and report writing. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and all other general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Fastidious in tracking all expenses and reconciling accounts. Knowledgeable Management skilled handling wide range of accounting and administrative tasks. Proficient in excel and skilled in producing high-quality reports, documents, presentations and correspondence. Over five years of experience and diligent, detail-oriented approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant Assistant
NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA (NAN)
05.2020 - Current
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Prepared and filed state and federal tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Gathered data on taxable income, deductibles and allowances for tax preparation.
- Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts.
- Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Proactively researched technical tax issues related to consulting projects.
- Modified comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity.
- Documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Brought errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates and documents mandatory for government departments.
- Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Answered phone calls regarding financial matters such as payments due.
- Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
- Used spreadsheets to track data and produce charts.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
Freight Dispatcher (REMOTE)
D-LITE360 FREIGHT DISPATCH SERVICES LLC USA
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Handled incoming calls and emails from customers regarding issues with deliveries.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to individuals contacting company's call center for support and assistance.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Worked closely with customers to effectively resolve issues and complaints.
- Monitored and tracked status of shipments in transit to confirm on-time delivery.
- Checked that each scheduled route was appropriately covered by delivery drivers.
- Provided training and guidance to new dispatchers.
- Analyzed customer delivery needs and developed tailored delivery solutions.
- Oversaw and enforced compliance with all safety regulations and DOT regulations.
- Updated vehicle logs, cargo records, and billing statements with accuracy and efficiency.
- Created delivery routes and optimized plans for traffic, road conditions, and other factors.
- Built professional relationships with new customers and cultivated existing ones through active listening and intelligent open-ended questioning.
- Reviewed paperwork and contracts prior to dispatching crew members to support accuracy and clarify understanding of details.
- Coordinated closely with other departments to facilitate smooth delivery operations.
- Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
- Scheduled and organized delivery routes.
- Coordinated with drivers to facilitate efficient delivery routes and timely deliveries.
Administrative Officer
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions.
- Pleasantly greeted all office visitors and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.
- Added, modified and purged file entries.
- Prepared files for archiving and exchanges, tracking file movement and history.
- Made appropriate file information updates and system upgrades.
- Answered queries by locating and retrieving necessary files.
- Processed and scanned files into electronic databases.
- Composed correspondence to internal and external parties as requested.
- Operated telephone systems to answer and route incoming calls along with taking and delivering messages.
- Researched and obtained necessary documents for court subpoenas and law enforcement retrievals.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
Data Entry Clerk
FIN INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Maintained ongoing communication with relevant departments to confirm accurate data delivery.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Scrubbed data for errors and made corrections to maintain clean records.
- Maintained databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate functioning of health education programs.
- Drafted reports for upper management as directed.
- Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input.
- Organized, sorted and checked input data against original documents.
- Reviewed and updated client correspondence files and database information to maintain accurate records.
- Reviewed completed work for compliance with regulations.
- Outlined appropriate processes and procedures to fulfill and complete inquiries.
- Compiled monthly budget reports, financial spreadsheets and organizational charts to support business operations and improve office organization.
- Executed data verification to detect errors.
- Verified accuracy of data before transcribing.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
Education
No Degree - Events Management Professional
Alison Education Company
Galway, Ireland12.2021
High School Diploma -
ALAGBE ASIBI ROYAL COLLEGE
ADO-ODO,OGUN STATE NIGERIA06.2020
Associate of Arts - Bsc. Accounting
NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY
KEFI, NASARAWA04.2018
Associate of Arts - Accounting
NASARAWA UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA
NASARAWA, NIGERIA04.2014
Skills
- Tax Accounting Specialization
- Corporate Tax Planning Knowledge
- Financial Statements Expertise
- Financial Management
- Customer Relationship Development
- Microsoft Access
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Yoruba Language
Full Professional
Additional Information
Adetola Adegunle (Pharmacist) SSS Or VGC quarters, Abuja
Email: adetola.adegunle@gmail.com
Tel: 08162590536
Mr Femi Ogunshola (News Editor) News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja
Tel : 07036943120
Certification
- [EVENT MANAGEMENT CPD CERTIFIED], [ALISON INSTITUTE] - [ONLINE]
Timeline
Freight Dispatcher (REMOTE)
D-LITE360 FREIGHT DISPATCH SERVICES LLC USA
05.2021 - 11.2022
Accountant Assistant
NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA (NAN)
05.2020 - Current
Administrative Officer
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS
03.2019 - 03.2020
Data Entry Clerk
FIN INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
12.2016 - 11.2019
No Degree - Events Management Professional
Alison Education Company
High School Diploma -
ALAGBE ASIBI ROYAL COLLEGE
Associate of Arts - Bsc. Accounting
NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Arts - Accounting
NASARAWA UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA
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