Adebiyi Oladipo

ADEBIYI OLADIPO, ACA, BSc Aiyetoro Street, Fadeyi, Lagos. CAREER OBJECTIVE As a dedicated and ACA-certified accounting professional with a track record of exemplary performance in financial accounting, tax compliance, audit and advisory services across multiple sectors, I aim to leverage my skills in a dynamic organization that values innovative financial strategies and client-centric solutions. My goal is to contribute to the financial health and strategic planning of the company, while further developing my expertise in financial management, and ensuring compliance and efficiency in all transactions and advisory roles. With a strong foundation in IFRS standards and a proven ability to manage and onboard clients successfully, I seek a role where continuous learning and mutual growth are encouraged. WORK EXPERIENCE Helium Health (health-tech) Position: Senior Financial August 2024 – Present Duties: • • • • • • • • • • Supervision, team management, and coaching of team members, including providing solutions to work-related challenges. Assignment of engagements to team members based on individual strengths, capacity, and availability. Preparation of bank letters for banking purposes, including related tax and accounting responsibilities. Preparation of group management accounts across entities in Kenya, Nigeria, GCC, and the United States using QuickBooks and Joiin accounting software. Preparation of weekly cash plans to support effective cash flow management and operational planning. Liaising with, working alongside, and representing the company before tax authorities and external tax consultants on tax positions and compliance matters. Preparation of monthly board packs, financial statement analysis, and management reports to support Board-level decision-making. Preparation of investor reports in line with established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ad-hoc investor information requests. Working with statutory auditors throughout the company’s audit process, including audit preparation, coordination, and resolution of audit queries. Review of work performed by junior colleagues and posting of transactions in QuickBooks Online (QBO). Porters World Consult Position: Assistant Manager Accounting and Advisory Services March 2023 – July 2024 Duties: • • • • Client management and onboarding, Supervisory, team management and coaching, and proffering solutions to challenges experienced on the job by team members. Assigning engagement to team members based on strength and availability. Preparation of engagement letter and service price determination. (including the tax and accounting responsibilities below) Position: Senior Financial Analyst June 2022 – March 2023 Duties: Supervising subordinates and team management, Tax Audit exercise (including the tax and accounting responsibilities below) Position: Financial Analyst a) June 2021 – June 2022 Accounting and advisory service: • Currently I prepare Management Account/financial statements that comply with IFRS standards using QuickBooks, Sage, Odu ERP, and 4pros for twelve (12) companies in Nigeria, the UK, and Canada, cutting across sectors such as E-Commence, NGOs, Medical, Educational, financial technology, banking, consulting, and oil and gas sectors of the economy, through the financial data and information provided by the client. Management accounts are usually prepared and sent to the client on or before the 10th of every month. • • • • • • b) Presentation of analyzed financial statements to the client using PowerPoint presentation slides, to point out the current cost divers & avoidable expenses and proffering strategies on how to reduce cost/increase revenue to arrive at a profit position. Liaising with potential clients in a bid to onboard those to PW consult client accounts. During this year, I have onboarded 10 new clients to the company. Preparation of SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) on Revenue, Operating cost, Inventory, and finance/financial management in a bid to minimize client control risk. Preparation of internal control report, asset register, variance analysis, bank reconciliation statement, etc. To carry out financial accounting and tax due diligence activity for clients intending to invest in an investment vehicle or company and communicate such findings to the client. Preparation of budget and 5-year financial projections for clients. Audit and Assurance: • • • • • • • c) Preparation of work papers for cash and cash equivalents, prepayments, payroll, Property, Plant and Equipment, Revenue, Intangible, and operating expenses, account receivables, and payables, for Companies such as Flutter wave, Innovectives, Dalberg, etc. to identify control risks. I recognized impairments over/under depreciation and proposed adjustments to misstatements above the audit misstatement posting threshold (AMPT). Verify that posting done on ERP is in line with the company rules, standard operating procedures, and IFRS requirements. Review of supporting documents and general ledger in bid to test for accuracy, and completeness of records and control risks areas. Preparation of Audited Financial Statement (using Case Ware), E-Audit. Consolidation of Financial statements. Preparation of SOA (Statement of Affairs) for a client. Preparation of management letter, management representation letter, and audit engagement letter, in a bid to proffer strategies to minimize client current and future control risk areas. Invoice creation and matching were necessary. Tax compliance service: • • • • • • Liaise with the UK and Canada tax consultants in a bid to ensure tax compliance and file CIT promptly. Determination and filing of client PAYE liability through the preparation of monthly payroll analysis for clients in Nigeria. Determination and filing of VAT (Value Added Tax) in Nigeria, Determination of client CIT (Company Income Tax) liability and filing of tax liability for Nigerian clients. Interface on behalf of a client with the relevant tax authority on tax matters arising. Register clients for tax purposes with the SIRS (State Internal Revenue Service) and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Lynphyl Homes LTD March 2020 – February 2021 Position: Accounting Intern • • • Ensured timely and accurate booking and realization of revenues Supported the management of account receivables Liaised with the sales team to reconcile account statements Ishlat Tax Consultant and Advisory Services Position: Tax & Audit trainee • • • December 2018 – March 2020 Ensured all invoices, purchase orders, tax certificates, contracts, and other relevant documentation were compliant according to local tax (FIRS) regulations Supported with month closing, ensuring Finance department deadlines were met Supported with Audit reporting Education University of Lagos Bachelor of Science in Business Administration • • September 2015 – October 2019 Honors: Second Class Upper Relevant coursework: Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) • • Honors: FMVA® (in View) Relevant coursework: Financial modeling, business strategy, business valuation and financial statement reading. August 2023 - present The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. • • Honors: Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) Relevant coursework: Advanced taxation, Corporate Reporting, Audit and Assurance, Strategic Financial Management Association of Accounting Technicians Scheme, West Africa. • • November 2017 - May 2019 March 2017 - March 2017 Honors: AAT Relevant coursework: Taxation, Auditing, Management, Cost Accounting PROJECT | ACHIEVEMENTS | AWARDS • • • Edubridge Business Challenge Management Student Association Idea Challenge University of Lagos Scholar Endowment Award September 2019 August-/2017 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE • • I led a team of 10 on a CSR project that aimed at sensitizing 200 senior secondary school students on the effect of drug abuse, life on campus, and the need to be purpose-driven. This project is carried out monthly in my community. I also currently serve in the capacity of assistant manager in Porters World Consult, with the responsibilities of ensuring that clients are properly managed and ensuring that deliverables and deadlines are met. VOLUNTEER Edubridge Academy September 2019 – November 2019 Role: Program facilitator SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTEREST Skills: Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Problem-Solving, Leadership, and team management skills. Computer Skill: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Financial Modeling, Interest: Tax Consultancy, Management Consultancy, Financial Management, French Language REFEREE: • Wisdom Odeghe (Audit Senior at Deloitte, Nigeria) Contact: +234 -