Abiola Akinwande

ABIOLA AKINWANDE-| - | Lagos, Nigeria www.linkedin.com/in/abiola-akinwande SUMMARY Resourceful and customer-focused self-starter with experience in Administration and Finance. Unique skills set offering exceptional organizational/administrative skills. A detail oriented multi-tasker, tactful and courteous. Highly self motivated with a solid work ethic, maintaining strong attention to detail. Hardworking and versatile individual, with over 2 years of experience working in an administrative capacity. Detailed knowledge of business terminologies and practices, with a solid grasp on providing one on one assistance to assigned executives. Currently pursuing an honours degree in Virtual Assistance. EDUCATION ALX Africa – Nairobi, Kenya July 2022 – (in view) Honours Degree, Virtual Assistance Lagos State University – Lagos, NigeriaMarch 2011 – December 2014 BSc, Accounting WORK EXPERIENCE Administrative/Finance Assistant March 2018 - December 2021 SF Protective Services – Lagos, Nigeria Skillfully managed administrative responsibilities for the welfare of 33+ staff members including: maintenance issues, liaising with housekeepers and facility manager, sourcing of suppliers and ordering of stationery. Arranged domestic and international travel for the MD and team members. Consistently praised for the quality and timeliness of minutes taking, attention to detail and team player attitude. Worked with a team of four (4) to maintain effective track records of all payments and expenditures including payroll, purchase orders, and invoices. Collections Executive July 2017 - December 2017 Gourmet Kitchens Ltd – Lagos, Nigeria Helped organize a debtors list according to the severity of delinquency, negotiated payment settlement proven by a decrease in debtors by 25% in four (4) months. Collaborated with a team of sales persons to ensure timely supply of products as requested by the customers. Handles complex problems and worked with customers to ensure all discrepancies are resolved quickly. SKILLS Data Entry Verbal/Written communication Project Management Problem solving Interpersonal skill Analytical skills INTERESTS Community Development Women Empowerment Graphics Design CERTIFICATIONS Graphics/UI/UX Design Certification (In view) Financial Analyst Certification (In view) Virtual Assistance Certification (In view) Financial Accounting Basics Certification (2022) Customer Service Basics Certification (2022) REFERENCE (s) Available upon request